A pharmacy program teaches students how to treat illnesses in a variety of professional situations. Scholars may also get the chance to learn alongside doctors, nurses or pharmaceutical employees during internships. Typical coursework might include laboratory assignments and hospital simulations.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.