Pharmacy (MPharm)

A’ Semester

• Cell Biology
• Human Anatomy
• General and Inorganic Chemistry
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences and Professional Practice
• Pharmacy Calculus
• Physics for Pharmaceutical Sciences

Β’ Semester

• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Physiology and Pathophysiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry and Metabolism
• Analytical Chemistry
• English for Pharmacy

C’ Semester

• Immunology
• Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
• Medicinal Chemistry I
• Physical Chemistry and Physical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology

D’ Semester

• Public Health
• Medicinal Chemistry II
• Primary Care in Pharmacy
• Molecular and Biochemical Pharmacology
• Drug Discovery and Development
• Compounding and Galenic Preparations

E’ Semester

• Medicinal Chemistry III
• Pharmaceutical Technology I
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics I
• Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products Ι
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control I

F’ Semester

• Biopharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control II
• Pharmacognosy and Chemistry of Natural Products ΙI
• Pharmaceutical Technology II
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics II

G’ Semester

• Social Pharmacy
• Elective I
• Pharmacy Practice I
• Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics

H’ Semester

• Pharmacy Practice II
• Toxicology
• Pharmacy Law & Ethics and Drug Regulation
• Research Methodology
• Elective II
• Elective III

I’ Semester

• Final Project

Κ’ Semester

• Preregistration Practice

* Students must choose 3 elective courses

UNIC Pharmacy Program is dedicated to the education of pharmacy scientists who can deliver high-quality, evidence based, interprofessional, patient-centered pharmaceutical care and advance the public health services.

The Pharmacy Program strives to be recognized as a national leader in educating Pharmacists and is known for its academic excellence and leadership. The programs’ graduates will be highly visible locally and nationally and engaged in advancing the profession of pharmacy.

In particular, Pharmacy Program aims to:

• educate future pharmacists and researchers
• be an incubator of future leaders in transforming the pharmacy profession
• be recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in improving medication outcomes and pharmacy practice research and education.
• establish relationships with key individuals and organisations to improve the quality use of medicines and health outcomes.
• provide quality research and education that can add to the quality of life of members of the community.
• attract strong candidates
• contribute to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy through advanced pharmacy practice, organizational involvement, and in select career paths, provide scholarly contributions to the profession.
• achieve excellence in didactic, experiential education as evidenced by our students’ proficiency in translating basic science knowledge into clinical applications and in providing comprehensive pharmacist-delivered patient-centered care
• be consistently ranked among the top schools of pharmacy
• share expertise with the pharmaceutical and health-care industries and contribute to local and international professional or scientific organizations and committees.
• demonstrate a high level of understanding in all disciplines including pharmaceutical technology, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, physics, and practice-based calculations (numeracy evaluation) relevant to pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, pharmacy practice, public health, and social aspects of pharmacy.

Career and Employability Prospects

Pharmacists in the EU are one of the six professions granted automatic recognition of qualifications under the Directive on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications [Directive 2013/55/EU]. No other health professionals have so much of their education devoted to medicinal products. On the other hand community pharmacist is recognised as a primary health care services provider.

As public and international interest on medicinal products and primary care grows rapidly, career opportunities for drug and healthcare products experts are expanding every year.

Pharmacists are highly trained professionals who participate in the R&D process, prepare and dispense medication to customers and patients.

The programme provides pharmacy students and graduates with a sound and balanced grounding in the natural, pharmaceutical and healthcare sciences that provide the essential foundation for pharmacy practice in a multi-professional healthcare delivery environment.

Pharmacists provide their services in a variety of settings in response to a dynamic and evolving set of primarily local health care priorities and needs.

There are five major sectors of employment:

1. Community Pharmacy
2. Hospital Pharmacy
3. Primary Care Pharmacy
4. Industrial Pharmacy & Regulatory Affairs
5. Research and Development

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)