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The University of Debrecen (UD) offers a comprehensive five-year Pharmacy program designed to prepare highly qualified pharmacists for a wide range of roles in healthcare and pharmaceutical practice. Combining scientific knowledge with practical training, the program equips students with the expertise and professional skills needed to support patient health, manage medication therapies, contribute to pharmaceutical research and deliver effective pharmaceutical care.
| Faculty: | Pharmacy |
| Qualification: | “Pharm.D.” The certificate is a document verifying the awarding of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, abbreviated as dr. pharm. (Pharm. D.) |
| Starting date: | September |
| Language requirements: | English language proficiency (assessed at the compulsory entrance examination) |
| Academic requirements: | high school certificate; entrance examination in biology and physics/chemistry (written and oral) or successful completion of the Basic Medicine Course at the University of Debrecen - sample tests can be found here |
| Duration: | 10 semesters |
| Credits: | 300 ECTS |
| Tuition fee: | 8000 USD/year |
| Other fees: | application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD |
What to expect during the program?
The objectives of the six-year Medicine program are determined by wellestablished standards of medical education and designed to reflect the unique strengths and goals of University of Debrecen Faculty of Medicine. We aim to train medical doctors who, based on the acquisition of knowledge, professional skills, medical skills and attitude during their training, will be able to take part in activities pertaining to the functioning of the healthcare system by performing particular jobs as part of their professional commitment. Our graduates will demonstrate dedication to compassionate care, advocacy, and service. They will have both the knowledge and skills to enroll in a first and/or a second postgraduate specialist medical training program and, following a successful exam in a specialty field, will continue their career of the chosen specialty by working as specialists; in possession of the required theoretical knowledge and practical skills, they will become successful candidates for training at PhD schools.
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Year | Main subjects |
| 1 | General Chemistry Theory, General Chemistry Practice, Hungarian Language, Latin Language, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmacy Propedeutics, Physics, Biophysics, Inorganic and Qualitative Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Anatomy, Pharmaceutical Biology, Physical Chemistry |
| 2 | Botany, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Human Physiology, Hungarian Language, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 | Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Hungarian, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Neurobiology, Pharmaceutical Psychology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Immunology |
| 4 | Medical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Bioanalytics and Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health Bioethics, Clinical Basics, Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Management and Organization |
| 5 | Biopharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Interaction Theory, Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmaceutical Communication Skills, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control, Radiopharmacy Thesis |
Detailed information about the program's Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Pharmacy's website.
The pharmaceutical diploma qualifies graduates to work in public and hospital pharmacies, laboratories, pharmaceutical research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, governmental agencies, health maintenance organizations, and also as medical service representatives.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
The language proficiency of applicants must be proven with a standardized, at least intermediate (B2) level language certificate, obtained at a proctored exam.
Applicants can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if they are native speakers of English (first language) or they have completed the secondary or higher education in the English language (in this case a medium of instruction certificate as proof of proficiency is required). Exemptions may be granted on the basis of certain other educational certificates submitted with the application.
Yes, admission is based on a high school certificate and entrance examination in biology and physics/chemistry (written and oral) or successful completion of the Basic Medicine Course at the University of Debrecen - sample tests can be found here
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Yes, students are involved in clinical care of patients at the Departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Neurology, Psychiatry and Pediatrics during the 6th, and final year.
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Please note that the Doctor of Pharmacy program operates on a single-intake academic calendar. This program starts in September of each year. The application deadline in the self-financed procedure is 15th May for the September intake,
Please note: If you are applying for a scholarship, the deadlines and application systems may differ. For further information, please consult our scholarship page.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
Official Online Platform before the deadline.
The tuition fee is 8,000 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well. For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website: View University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
It's important to choose a program that actually helps you to get closer to your goals. At the University of Debrecen, our Pharmacy, Pharm.D. degree is built for motivated students aiming to succeed in the pharmaceutical industry.
 | "The Pharmacy program at the University of Debrecen equipped me with a diverse range of skills and knowledge, including scientific, clinical and logistical aspects of the pharmaceutical field. I am especially grateful for my opportunity to be trained in pharmaceutical research at the Faculty of Pharmacy as part of my Master’s thesis. After graduation, I continued my research journey as a PhD student at the Medical University of Vienna. Looking back, my research experience at the University of Debrecen was an essential stepping stone in my academic career." (Tan, Vietnam) |
 | "My years at the Faculty of Pharmacy were among the most meaningful chapters of my life. The university not only provided me with a solid academic foundation but also a sense of belonging and support that went far beyond the classroom. I am especially grateful to my professors, who were always kind, patient, and deeply dedicated to their students. Even now, I am still in touch with some of them, who continue to show the same care and encouragement, despite having so many students over the years — something I truly cherish. Since graduating, I have been working at Viatris as a Qualified Person, where I often find myself drawing on the knowledge and values I gained during my studies in Debrecen. I carry those lessons with me every day. Thank you again for including me in this wonderful initiative. I’m happy to support and stay in touch as the alumni community grows." (Erfaneh, Iran) |
 | "Right after I graduated and got my diploma from the university, started working in Mosonmagyarovar Fehèr Kígyó Patika as a pharmacist for couple of months. After that I left Hungary and went to UK and continued to work as a pharmacy manager there for also couple of month until my wife got pregnant with our baby girl (Ariana) who is 7 month now. We came back to Hungary to and I started in Pharmaceutical industry (Mylan Hungary in Komárom) and after 6 month I became supervisor of the Quality compliance team which include 9 people from all over the world." (Sahand, Iran) |
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