Course Overview

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

European University of Lefke – Faculty of Pharmacy

Program Overview:
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program at the European University of Lefke is a five-year undergraduate degree designed to train professional pharmacists with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, patient care, and drug development. The curriculum combines academic knowledge with hands-on training to prepare students for careers in community and hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, and clinical research.

Language of Instruction: English
Program Duration: 5 Years
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Academic Structure:

Years 1–2: Foundational Sciences & Introduction to Pharmacy

• Core subjects include General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Botany, and Medical Terminology

• Practical training in basic compounding, pharmacognosy labs, and dosage formulation

• Introduction to pharmacy ethics and professional communication skills

Years 3–5: Clinical and Applied Pharmacy Sciences

• Advanced subjects include Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics, Hospital & Community Pharmacy, and Drug Legislation

• Training in prescription review, drug dispensing, patient counseling, and medication safety

• Internship periods in hospital and community pharmacies under licensed supervision

• A final graduation project based on applied research or a pharmaceutical case study

Facilities & Campus Resources:

• Modern Pharmaceutical Labs: Equipped for formulation, analysis, and quality control of drugs

• Clinical Skills & Simulation Center: Practice environments for patient interaction, prescription handling, and pharmacy operations

• Herbal Drug & Natural Product Labs: Focus on pharmaceutical botany, extraction, and plant-based drug research

• University Pharmacy Training Unit: Enables students to interact with real patients and practice under supervision

• Digital Pharmacy Resources: Access to international databases, pharmaceutical journals, e-books, and online case simulators

• Research & Development Support: Opportunities to contribute to drug research, development of generics, and scientific poster presentations

• Student Support: Language support, mentorship programs, and workshops for career preparation and licensing exams

Unique Advantages:

• Internationally designed curriculum aligned with EU and WHO pharmacy education standards

• Clinical rotations and internships beginning early in the program

• Focus on evidence-based pharmaceutical care, patient safety, and rational drug use

• Regular training in pharmacovigilance, prescription audits, and health policy

• Multidisciplinary collaboration with medicine and nursing faculties to enhance healthcare communication and team-based care

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Pharmacy program at EUL are qualified to:

• Work as licensed pharmacists in hospitals, community pharmacies, and clinical settings (after passing national exams)

• Join pharmaceutical companies in roles such as quality control, regulatory affairs, R&D, or production

• Pursue postgraduate degrees in clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or public health

• Participate in drug safety programs, health awareness campaigns, or governmental health agencies

• Sit for international licensing exams (e.g., FPGEE – USA, PEBC – Canada, GPhC – UK)