Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Szeged, Hungary
PhD
DURATION
10 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,420 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1st semester: 5420 EUR; 2-10th semester: 5000 EUR
Key Summary
About: The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the University of Szeged starts with core basic sciences and moves to specialized pharmaceutical training in teaching pharmacies, hospitals and labs. The programme covers biology, chemistry, physics, medicine and pharmacy while developing practical skills – technical, dexterity, communication and computer skills. Training reflects current research; graduates earn the title Doctor Pharmacy (pharmacist, PharmD.) and the faculty engages in research partnerships.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in industry, hospitals and labs. Typical paths include community pharmacist; hospital/clinical pharmacist; industry roles (R&D); regulatory affairs; research or academic roles; pharmaceutical consultant. Skills transfer to drug safety and medical affairs.
About the program
The Academic program offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy begins with an introduction to the basic sciences providing a basis for further pharmaceutical studies. In the second part of the program, students take part in general and special pharmaceutical education at the university departments, teaching pharmacies, institutes, hospitals and clinical pharmacies, laboratories, and pharmaceutical works. The faculty seeks to educate its undergraduates by promoting their intellectual development and their progressive accumulation of competence in all fields of modern pharmacy. After the successful completion of the program the title of Doctor Pharmacy is awarded (pharmacist, PharmD.). The quality of the training is outstanding compared to similar Hungarian and European pharmacist training centers. The Faculty takes part in international research activities too. The training material is continuously updated considering the most recent research results.
The program provides students with the understanding of the relevant fields of biology, chemistry and physics, medicine, and professional pharmacy subjects. During the course of the program, there is also a focus on developing skills, such as technical knowledge, dexterity, communication and computer skills. Graduates usually pursue careers in pharmaceutical or chemical industries at pharmaceutical companies, laboratories or at hospitals.
- Level of the program: Undivided Master program; title awarded Doctor of Pharmacy
- Duration of the program: 10 semesters
- Registered in: EU
- Credits: 300
We expect applicants to be interested in chemistry, biology, physics, medical and pharmaceutical subjects.