Pharmacy, Full-time Graduate Program

Faculty: Pharmacy

Qualification: “Pharm.D.” The certificate is a document verifying the awarding of the Doctor
of Pharmacy degree, abbreviated as dr. pharm. (Pharm. D.)

Starting date: September

Language requirements: English language proficiency (assessed at the compulsory entrance examination)

Academic requirements: high school certificate; entrance examination in biology and physics/chemistry (written and oral) or successful completion of the Basic Medicine Course at the University of Debrecen - sample tests can be found here

Duration: 10 semesters

Tuition fee: 8,000 USD/year

Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short description:
The program is designed to provide graduates with the core skills and knowledge required for improving patient health through innovative and collaborative pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and research. The degree covers the chemical, physical, medical, pharmaceutical, pharmacological and therapeutic properties of medical substances, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, as well as the application of these products in pharmacy practice, medication therapies and health care.

Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

Year	Main subjects
1	General Chemistry Theory, General Chemistry Practice, Hungarian Language, Latin Language, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmacy Propedeutics, Physics, Biophysics, Inorganic and Qualitative Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Anatomy, Pharmaceutical Biology, Physical Chemistry
2	Botany, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Human Physiology, Hungarian Language, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
3	Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Hungarian, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Neurobiology, Pharmaceutical Psychology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Immunology
4	Medical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Bioanalytics and Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health Bioethics, Clinical Basics, Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Management and Organization
5	Biopharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Interaction Theory, Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmaceutical Communication Skills, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control, Radiopharmacy Thesis

For further detailed information about the curriculum and subject requirements please check the course Bulletin.

Career prospects: The pharmaceutical diploma qualifies graduates to work in public and hospital pharmacies, laboratories, pharmaceutical research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, governmental agencies, health maintenance organizations, and also as medical service representatives.

"The Pharmacy program at the University of Debrecen equipped me with a diverse range of skills and knowledge, including scientific, clinical and logistical aspects of the pharmaceutical field. I am especially grateful for my opportunity to be trained in pharmaceutical research at the Faculty of Pharmacy as part of my Master’s thesis. After graduation, I continued my research journey as a PhD student at the Medical University of Vienna. Looking back, my research experience at the University of Debrecen was an essential stepping stone in my academic career." (Tan, Vietnam)

"My years at the Faculty of Pharmacy were among the most meaningful chapters of my life. The university not only provided me with a solid academic foundation but also a sense of belonging and support that went far beyond the classroom. I am especially grateful to my professors, who were always kind, patient, and deeply dedicated to their students. Even now, I am still in touch with some of them, who continue to show the same care and encouragement, despite having so many students over the years — something I truly cherish.

Since graduating, I have been working at Viatris as a Qualified Person, where I often find myself drawing on the knowledge and values I gained during my studies in Debrecen. I carry those lessons with me every day.

Thank you again for including me in this wonderful initiative. I’m happy to support and stay in touch as the alumni community grows." (Erfaneh, Iran)

"Right after I graduated and got my diploma from the university, started working in Mosonmagyarovar Fehèr Kígyó Patika as a pharmacist for couple of months. After that I left Hungary and went to UK and continued to work as a pharmacy manager there for also couple of month until my wife got pregnant with our baby girl (Ariana) who is 7 month now.

We came back to Hungary to and I started in Pharmaceutical industry (Mylan Hungary in Komárom) and after 6 month I became supervisor of the Quality compliance team which include 9 people from all over the world." (Sahand, Iran)

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