Course Summary
Program Overview
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Duration: The Pharmacy degree program typically spans five years.
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Language of Instruction: The program is offered in Bulgarian and English languages.
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Accreditation: Accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) of Bulgaria.
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The Pharmacy program at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, provides a robust educational framework complemented by extensive international mobility opportunities and active research engagement. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in pharmacy, equipped with practical skills and a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences.
Faculty Overview
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Establishment: The Faculty of Pharmacy was founded in 2003.
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Student Enrollment: Currently, over 800 students are enrolled, including 125 international students from various countries such as Greece, Turkey, Great Britain, Serbia, and Macedonia.
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Language Options: Since the academic year 2016/2017, the faculty offers Pharmacy education in English.
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Postgraduate Education: The faculty serves as a base for postgraduate qualifications for pharmacists and participates in the continuing education of master pharmacists.
International Relations
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Mobility Programs: The faculty actively engages in international relations, facilitating 34 outgoing mobilities for students and teachers between 2015 and 2019. Students participate in exchanges and internships in countries including Spain, France, Austria, Germany, and the USA.
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Lecturer Engagements: Faculty members deliver lectures and conduct short-term specializations abroad, enhancing international collaboration.
Research Activities
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PhD Programs: Currently, the faculty offers 15 accredited PhD programs, including five in Pharmacy.
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Dissertations: Between 2015 and 2019, 28 dissertations for the educational and scientific degree of 'Doctor' and 1 dissertation for the scientific degree of 'Doctor of Sciences' were defended.
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Research Projects: The faculty has implemented nearly 150 research projects, involving active participation from students and PhD candidates as part of research teams.
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Publications: Faculty members have published nearly 500 scientific works in authoritative foreign publications indexed in international databases. These publications have been cited by over 1,300 foreign authors.
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Scientific Events: The faculty organizes approximately 30 scientific events annually, including conferences and forums both nationally and internationally.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Pharmacy degree program from the Medical University of Plovdiv are well-equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful careers in various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, academia, and research. The program’s emphasis on international mobility, research engagement, and comprehensive education ensures that graduates are prepared to meet the evolving demands and challenges of the pharmaceutical field globally.
Modules
Curriculum Structure
Year 1-2: Fundamental Sciences
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Courses: Basic sciences including Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biophysics.
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Skills Development: Laboratory skills, introduction to pharmaceutical calculations.
Year 3: Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Courses: Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacokinetics.
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Practical Training: Introduction to compounding, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical technology.
Year 4: Clinical Pharmacy
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Courses: Clinical pharmacology, Therapeutics, Pharmacotherapy, and Pharmacy Practice.
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Internship: Clinical rotations in hospitals or community pharmacies.
Year 5: Specialization and Electives
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Courses: Elective courses in specialized areas such as Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, or Drug Safety.
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Research: Conduct a research project or thesis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Assessment Method
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Examinations:
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Written exams for theoretical knowledge.
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Practical exams for skills like compounding and dispensing.
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Coursework Assessments:
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Assignments such as essays and reports.
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Laboratory reports for practical skills assessment.
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Clinical Assessments:
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Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for clinical skills.
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Clinical case presentations.
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Project Work:
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Research projects and group projects.
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Presentations:
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Oral and poster presentations.
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Continuous Assessment:
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Attendance, participation, and progress tests.
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Clinical Placements:
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Internship assessments in pharmacies and hospitals.
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Thesis/Dissertation:
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Final project or dissertation for postgraduate students.
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY – STEP BY STEP:
Step 1: Complete the online application and register for the Entry tests Registration
Step 2: Prepare & Sit the Entry tests in Biology and Chemistry
Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by the stipulated deadlines
Apply
Application deadline
To submit the application documents set before the stipulated deadline – 30 August 2024.
2024-08-20
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR EU and EEA CITIZENS
1. Completed, printed and signed Application Form 2024.
2. Copy of the Diploma of completed secondary (high) school education and an academic transcript indicating the disciplines studied (Biology and Chemistry) and the marks received.
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Copy of GCE Advanced Level issued by one of the official examination boards in UK or in the country of origin – awarded in Biology and Chemistry – at least one of these two subjects at A-2 level and the other one – either at A-2 or at A/S level or in GCSE.
3. Diploma Equivalency Certificate issued by any of the Regional Departments of Education in Bulgaria*.
4. Original document issued by a competent authority certifying the applicant’s right to apply and continue their education in higher schools/universities in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
5. Copy of the valid ID/International passport certifying the citizenship or two documents certifying the citizenship – for the candidates with dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian.
6. Four recent colour photos 4/5 cm.
Documents issued abroad by high school institutions must be legalized and translated into Bulgarian language, certified in compliance with the provisions of the international treaties of the Republic of Bulgaria with the country in which they were issued. In the absence of such documents, they are legalized according to the general procedure for the legalizations, translations and certifications of documents and other official papers.
Additional entry requirements
The entrance exam consists of two tests – in Biology and in Chemistry plus English Language Diagnostic Test (only for non-native English speaker who do not have any of the required valid English proficiency certificates) and shall be carried out on-line (home-based) on the following dates:
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16 April 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 April 2024
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21 May 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 14 May 2024
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18 June 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 11 June 2024
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16 July 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 July 2024
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17 July 2024 – ADDITIONAL RE-SIT EXAM ONLY – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 09 July 2024
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27 August 2024 – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 20 August 2024
English language requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements for Training Programmes in English at the Medical University of Plovdiv Determining the Language Level of Foreign Citizens
Applicants for the English training programmes should prove their B1 language level according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in one of the following ways:
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by presenting one of the following language certificates valid up to enrollment date:
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Cambridge English Language Assessment (formerly the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations);
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IELTS Academic;
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TOEFL iBT (computer-based test);
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TOEFL PBT (paper-based test);
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PTE Academic;
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Michigan English Test (MET);
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (following the completion of training in English);
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A bilingual secondary education diploma with а graduation grade from a state exam in English.
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A certificate issued by the Department of Languages and Specialised Training after the completion of a preparatory course in language and specialised training in English at Medical Universities in Bulgaria.
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The students who are citizens of countries with English as an official language are not required to prove their language level by sitting an exam or presenting a certificate. They should present a secondary education diploma from the respective country.
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By sitting an exam in English, organised by the Department of Languages and Specialised Training at the University. The Diagnostic Test of English is designed to determine the level of English language competence according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of foreign applicants who do not possess one of the above-mentioned English language certificates. They should achieve at least B1 level.
Fees and funding
Application Fees
Pharmacy
6 000 € – Bulgarian course
6 000 € – English course
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Application Administrative Fees:
Administrative Fee for Submitting Documents (non-refundable) - 25.00 EU
Administrative Fee for first Entrance Exam (non-refundable) – 200.00 EU;
Administrative Fee for Re-Sit Entrance Exam (non-refundable) – 300.00 EU
Additional Fee information
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Provider information
Main Contact
Florinis 11, Forum City bld, 2fl, Office No 503, Nicosia 1065
