Department of Pharmacy
An associate degree programme training qualified technicians in Pharmacy.
Who Is It For?
The Pharmacy program is suitable for students who are inclined toward hands-on work, wish to acquire practical skills in their field, and aim to quickly adapt to industry.
Quick Summary
- 2 Years associate degree program
- Full-time education in Turkish
- Internship and practice opportunity
- Industry-oriented applied education
- Transfer to bachelor's program through DGS
- Comprehensive curriculum in Pharmacy
About the Department
The Faculty of Pharmacy was founded subject to 30th additional article of Act 2890 published in the Official Gazette on 13 July 2000 with the decision of Council of Ministers subject to 2000/854 Act No dated 2 June 2000. With the assignment of Prof. Dr. Uğur Atik as the founder Dean, the faculty started its education. The education started in 2001-2002 Academic year with 1 professor, 2 associate professors, 4 assistant professors and 1 research assistant.
Pharmacy Practice Staff carries out a modern education plan based on EU norms to train students with high qualifications who can represent their country around the world with creativity, positive thinking, hard work, participation and productivity. Graduates can take administrative and technical responsibility in all the areas of pharmacy practice, from the manufacturing to consumption, including all the steps as obtaining pharmaceutical and raw materials; physical, chemical, biological, and toxicological analysis of pharmaceutical substances and products; qualification and quantification of drugs; assurance, control and standardization of quality; distribution and presentation of drug to the patients; usage, monitoring, and inspection of drugs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy program can work as technicians and mid-level professionals in public institutions and the private sector. They may also continue to bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).