Course Overview

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) – Pharmacy Program

Location: Famagusta, Northern Cyprus
Degree Options:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – 5 Years

• Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) – 6 Years (optional extension after B.Pharm)
  Language of Instruction: English

Program Overview:

The Faculty of Pharmacy at EMU trains students to become competent, ethical, and knowledgeable pharmacists. The curriculum is structured to cover all aspects of pharmaceutical sciences—from drug formulation to clinical pharmacy and patient counseling.

Students are educated in alignment with international pharmacy education standards, with opportunities for practical experience, research involvement, and professional development through student organizations and exchange programs.

Program Structure:

Years 1–2:

• Foundations in biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and pharmaceutical calculations

• Introduction to pharmacy practice, ethics, and communication

• Lab work in pharmaceutical chemistry and microbiology

Years 3–4:

• Advanced courses in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, clinical pharmacy, and toxicology

• Drug development, formulation, and quality control

• Hospital and community pharmacy orientation

Year 5:

• Clinical and practical placements

• Internship in hospital/community pharmacies or pharmaceutical industries

• Research project or thesis depending on program path

Facilities:

• Modern laboratories for pharmaceutical chemistry, biology, microbiology, and pharmaceutics

• Fully equipped simulation labs for clinical training

• Computer labs, study areas, and access to digital databases and pharmaceutical journals

• Compounding and dispensing laboratories for real-time training

Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma with strong grades in Chemistry, Biology, and Math or Physics

• English proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL) or EMU’s own English exam

• Students not meeting the English requirement may enter the university’s English Preparatory Program

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can work in:

• Community and hospital pharmacies

• Pharmaceutical industries (R&D, production, quality assurance, regulatory affairs)

• Drug control laboratories and government agencies

• Academia and research institutes

• Clinical pharmacy and consultancy roles

Further studies such as a Pharm.D., Master’s, or Ph.D. are also available for those interested in specialization or academic careers.