University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry
Pharmacy (Integrated 5-year Bachelor + Master Program in English)
Zagreb, Croatia
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The University of Zagreb Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry offers an integrated 5-year (300 ECTS) Master of Pharmacy taught in English and Croatian. The curriculum includes early pharmacy practice, a 10 ECTS Degree Thesis and 30 ECTS Professional Training, plus over 30 elective courses. The programme meets Directive 2005/36/EC and qualifies graduates for pharmacist registration across the EU/EEA.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in community and hospital pharmacy, primary care, long-term care, pharmaceutical and biotech industry, startups, research and academia, and regulatory bodies. Roles include clinical pharmacy, drug development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, formulation science, pharmacy management.
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry at the University of Zagreb offers an integrated 5-year undergraduate-plus-master program in Pharmacy (in Croatian and English) and Medical Biochemistry (in Croatian).
The Pharmacy program's academic curriculum is structured to provide 300 ECTS credits, equivalent to five years of full-time study, including Degree Thesis (10 ECTS) and Professional Training for Pharmacists (30 ECTS). Pharmacy Practice is integrated in the curriculum from the first year, enabling students to acquire practical knowledge and experience in community pharmacies and pharmaceutical industry settings.
Upon graduation, students earn the University Master of Pharmacy degree, which qualifies them as licensed healthcare professionals within the EU/EEA since the program is set up in accordance with Directive 2005/36/EC and therefore recognized throughout EU member states.
The program offers a comprehensive combination of compulsory and elective courses. Students can choose from over 30 elective courses available from the second to fifth year, allowing them to tailor their education to their specific interests and explore a wide range of topics.
This degree opens pathways to diverse pharmacy-related careers, including roles in community and hospital pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, research institutes, or regulatory agencies.
1st year
- Introduction to Pharmacy
- Mathematics
- Cell Biology with Genetics
- General Chemistry
- Physics
- Pharmaceutical Botany
- Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Basic Anatomy
2nd year
- Organic Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Physiology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Medicinal Chemistry 1
- Pathophysiology and Pathology
3rd year
- Molecular Biology with Genetic Engineering
- Pharmacognosy 1
- Drug Formulation 1
- Medicinal Chemistry 2
- Physiological and Biochemical Aspects of Nutrition
- Immunology
- Drug Formulation 2
- Clinical Biochemistry with Haematology
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacognosy 2
4th year
- Pharmacology 1
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Drug Metabolism
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy 1
- Social Pharmacy
- Toxicology
- Magistral Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy 2
- Biostatistics
- Pharmacy Practice
5th year
- Dermatopharmacy and Cosmetology
- Vaccination in Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmacy Ethics and Deontology
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Health Legislation
- Consultation Skills
- Diploma Thesis
- Professional Training for Pharmacists
Today's pharmacists leverage their skills in a wide variety of roles and settings, including:
- Community Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Primary Care
- Long-term Care
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotech Industry
- Health-focused Startup Companies
- Research and Academia
- Regulatory bodies