School: Medical School

Pharmacy

Academic year

2025-2026
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Overview of the Pharmacy Program at Medical University – Varna
The Pharmacy program at Medical University – Varna, taught in English, is a full-time, five-year course. The program consists of academic coursework, two practical training periods, and a pre-graduation internship.
Facilities and Resources:
  • The Faculty of Pharmacy is housed in a modern, nine-story building, offering state-of-the-art laboratories and resources:
    • Laboratories in areas like pharmacognosy, nutrigenomics, biopharmacy, pharmacokinetics, and more.
    • Research labs for molecular biology, cell cultures, and food/environment chemistry.
    • Training pharmacies and facilities such as an herbarium, library, computer halls, and warehouse.
Program Vision: Since its founding in 2008, the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Medical University of Varna has been dedicated to providing high-quality education, research, and patient care. The program prepares students to become professionals equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to excel in the evolving field of pharmacy.

Career Prospects

Qualification and Career Prospects:
  • Upon successful completion, graduates receive the Master of Science in Pharmacy degree and a European Diploma Supplement, facilitating recognition within the EU and beyond.
  • Graduates are qualified to practice pharmacy in the EU and many other countries, with opportunities in community pharmacies, hospitals, research, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Modules

Program Structure:
  • Duration: 5 years (comprising 9 semesters and a pre-graduation internship).
  • Training Stages:
    1. First two years: Focus on basic chemical, physical, biological, and medical sciences.
    2. Practical Training: Includes two mandatory training periods in botany and pharmacognosy after the 4th and 6th semesters (6 calendar days each, 48 hours per period).
    3. Pre-graduation Internship: A 120-day internship in a community or hospital pharmacy after the 9th semester.
Curriculum Details:
  • The curriculum mirrors that of Bulgarian pharmacy students, but it is delivered in English.
  • Bulgarian Language Requirement: Students must learn Bulgarian during the first two years to facilitate patient communication.
  • Theoretical Training: Delivered via lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and self-training.
  • Practical Training: Includes hands-on experience in pharmaceutical practices, including two training periods and the final pre-graduation internship.

Assessment Method

Assessment Methods for the Pharmacy Program at Medical University – Varna
  1. Theoretical Assessment:
    • Exams: Written and oral exams at the end of each semester.
    • Mid-term Tests: Assess knowledge progression.
    • Quizzes & Presentations: Throughout the program to evaluate understanding.
  2. Practical Assessment:
    • Laboratory & Clinical Exercises: Hands-on work is evaluated on technique and accuracy.
    • Internship Evaluation: Performance during pre-graduation internships is assessed by mentors.
  3. Final Exams:
    • State Exams: After the internship, students take state exams to assess both theory and practice.
  4. Continuous Assessment:
    • Assignments & Projects: Written tasks to test research and analysis.
    • Clinical Observations: Assessing judgment and technical skills in real settings.
Grading: Based on numerical grades for exams, projects, and clinical assessments, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of knowledge and skills.

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

Application deadline

To submit the application documents set before the stipulated deadline – 30 August 2024.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
Admission Criteria for the Programmes in Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy (English Language of Instruction)
Medical University - Varna
Prospective EU and EEA Students
Citizens of EU and EEA countries can apply to study at the Medical University of Varna under the same conditions and procedures as Bulgarian students, which includes sitting for the Biology and Chemistry entrance exams.
General Admission Requirements:
  1. Educational Qualifications:
    Applicants must have completed upper secondary education (hold a secondary school leaving certificate / A-level subjects) that qualifies them to continue their studies at higher education institutions in their home country.
    • Applicants with diplomas issued in Bulgaria should contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mu-varna.bg for additional information.
  2. Subject Requirements:
    Applicants must have studied Biology and Chemistry in secondary school and obtained grades in both subjects.
    • Applicants with failing grades in Biology or Chemistry in their secondary school diploma will not be considered for the selection process.
    • Optional courses in Biology and Chemistry will not be accepted.
    • University-level Biology and Chemistry courses will not substitute for high school courses in these subjects.
    • For inquiries about eligibility, applicants may contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mu-varna.bg.
  3. Entrance Exams:
    Applicants to the English-language programmes (Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy) must sit for Biology and Chemistry Entry Tests in English. Those who fail any of the entrance exams will not be included in the ranking for admission.
  4. Preparatory Course (if necessary):
    Applicants who do not meet the required level of English proficiency may enroll in a Preparatory Course to improve their English language skills and acquire the necessary foundation in specialized subjects.
Additional entry requirements

English language requirements

English Language Proficiency:
Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements, which can be demonstrated in the following ways:
  • Completion of secondary education in a bilingual school where one language of instruction is English, with an English language matriculation exam (minimum level B2 or higher).
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) with instruction in English.
  • European Baccalaureate with instruction in English.
Alternatively, applicants can provide one of the following recognized English language proficiency certificates:
    • IELTS Academic (Overall Band Score 6.5 or higher)
    • ESOL International (CPE score 180–199, CAE score 190, FCE score 180–190 or higher)
    • TOEFL iBT (minimum score of 80)
    • TOEFL PBT (minimum score of 550)
    • PTE Academic (minimum overall score of 60)

Fees and funding

Application Fees
The annual tuition fees for foreign students are defined in May every year by a Decree of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers and later on officially published in the National State Gazette and on the University website.
Applicants for the state subsidized places, please refer to the Decree of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers for further details on the annual tuition fees.
The annual tuition fee covers:
  • Participation and attendance at scheduled lectures, seminars and practical lab classes;
  • Examining of acquired knowledge and skills via mid-term tests, colloquiums, final semester examinations;
  • Use of lecture halls, rooms, laboratories, clinics and equipment during the academic year.
Annual tuition fees /paid mod​e of education/  in ENGLISH LANGUAGE for first year students ​​

 
Programmes
Education and
qualification degree;
duration
            Annual tuition fees
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​Pharmacy in English
​Master, 5 years
 6000 EUR​

Additional Fee information

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Provider information

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