Preparatory Course for Pharmacy Studies (Certificate)
Szeged, Hungary
Certificate
DURATION
8 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* which fee includes the Health Insurance | 200 EUR application fee
Key Summary
About: 8-month preparatory programme at The University of Szeged for students who need extra preparation for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or to improve English for the entrance examination. Months 1–4 focus on intensive English plus Hungarian language and culture. Months 5–8 cover basic biology, chemistry, mathematics and medical/pharmaceutical terminology. Successful completion grants entrance exam exemption.
Career Outcomes: Completion supports progression into PharmD studies. Graduates enter roles such as community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, pharmaceutical industry specialist, research or regulatory associate, sales representative, or clinical trials coordinator. Paths include postgraduate study, public health and healthcare administration. Keywords: preparatory, language, foundation sciences.
About the Programme
The 8-month preparatory program is designed for students who feel unprepared for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program or who need help improving their English language to prepare for the entrance examination.
The structure of the preparatory program:
The first four months provide comprehensive English Language training and an introduction to Hungarian Language and Culture. The second four months include basic natural sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics together with additional English Language. Successful completion of the program provides an exemption from the entrance examination for pharmacy training.
Basic subjects:
- English Language
- Hungarian Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical Terminology
Who should apply?
The Faculty of Pharmacy organise this programme at the University of Szeged for students who feel unprepared for the pharmacy programme or need help reviewing basic sciences.