Pharmacy

Application for Master's study programme Pharmacy taught in English in academic year 2024/2025 open for residents within EU countries

The Master's study program in Pharmacy is designed to meet the current level of pharmaceutical, medical and natural sciences, the needs of practice and to be a quality basis for further education (doctoral study program, specialization and lifelong learning).

It is carried out in full-time form and the standard study period is five years. The aim of education in the master's degree program in Pharmacy is to prepare graduates to practice the medical profession of pharmacist. The study ends with a state final examination, which includes the defense of a diploma thesis. The study program enables students to choose a higher degree of specialization and adaptation to individual interests by choosing compulsory and optional subjects. The content of education is governed by the requirements of EU Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.

General definition of the employment of graduates of the Master's study program Pharmacy:

- pharmacist in pharmacy care facilities

- clinical pharmacist in hospitals, or other medical facilities

- bioanalysts in medical laboratories

- specialist in laboratories for research, development and control of medicinal products

- specialist in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies

- academic / researcher in academia and other institutions involved in science, research, development and innovation

- specialist in health management structures

- expert / researcher in the chemical, food and cosmetic industries

- an expert / consultant in the non-profit sector involved in the protection, promotion and development of the health of individuals and specific groups of the population

• Pharmacist

Among the minimum requirements for obtaining the professional qualification of pharmacist belongs the obligation to complete at least 6 months of practical training in a pharmacy. The content and scope of professional practice is fully in accordance with Directive 2005/36/EC, on the recognition of professional qualifications and its amendment 20013/ 55/EC, and corresponds to Act No. 95/2004 Coll., on the conditions for obtaining and recognizing professional competence and specialized competence to perform the medical profession of doctor, dentist and pharmacist, as amended, and its implementing decree No. 187/2009 Coll. , on the minimum requirements for the study programs of general medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and the educational program of general practical medicine, as amended.

During the internship, students perform professional activities under the supervision of a qualified employee of the healthcare facility (trainer). The practice gives students the opportunity to become familiar with the daily operation of pharmacy care facilities and to participate in all professional pharmacy activities, thereby achieving the required connection of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Students also have the opportunity to choose from a range of elective subjects and attend professional practical training at a workplace other than a pharmacy (pharmaceutical industry, wholesaler, control, medicines information centers, medical device dispensaries, medical laboratories, scientific research institutions, social care and veterinary care facilities, etc.).

Working out a diploma thesis is an obligatory part of the study in the degree programme Pharmacy. Diploma thesis defence is one of the parts of the final state examination. Most diploma theses defended in this degree programme have original character, based on a laboratory experiment, or clinical/social original research. The diploma thesis consists of a theoretical part, a methodical part, results, discussion, and conclusions. The aim of the diploma thesis is to support the own creative and explorational activities of the student, the ability of practical application of acquired theoretical knowledge, and the presentation of the results of own work.

After completion of the Master's degree programme Pharmacy, the graduates are entitled to conduct an Advanced Master's State Examination (Rigorous Examination) and obtain title Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmDr.). Equally, they are eligible to apply for Doctoral studies in any field of expertise.

The general conditions for admission to study at MSP Pharmacy are:

a) attainment of secondary education with matriculation examination;

b) passing the admission procedure.

The entrance exam has a written form and includes a test in Biology (40%) and Chemistry (40%) in the scope of the grammar school curriculum, as well as a test of general study prerequisites (20%). The result obtained from the entrance exams will be decisive for admission. Applicants who rank in the bottom 30% will not be admitted to study. Successful applicants will be invited to register. Estimated number of applicants admitted to the 1st year of study: 50.

The terms and conditions of the admission procedure for studying MSP for each academic year will be approved by the Academic Senate of FaF MU in accordance with § 27, paragraph 1, letter e) Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on universities.