Eczacılık (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

The aim is to educate future pharmacists who are prepared to meet the health needs of society, respect human rights, adopt sustainable development goals, and are equipped with current knowledge and universal competencies. These pharmacists will be sensitive, have ethical values, and possess the necessary information to enhance the quality of life of patients. Additionally, the goal is to train well-educated, creative, research-oriented, and innovative pharmacists at an international level, ensuring that these pharmacists become sought-after professionals in various fields of pharmacy, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry and hospitals, both within our country and worldwide. In this context, the aim is to train pharmacists who are knowledgeable and skilled in the production and analysis of pharmaceutical substances derived from natural and synthetic sources used in disease diagnosis, treatment, or prevention, as well as in the preparation of pharmaceutical products based on natural, synthetic, or biotechnological substances. These pharmacists will also be proficient in ensuring the continuation of pharmacological effects, the rational use and storage of products in terms of safety, efficacy, and cost, as well as in the processes of product standardization and quality assurance. Moreover, they will be capable of managing pharmaceutical enterprises and resolving issues arising from drug use within an ethical framework.

Our students attend theoretical courses in the classrooms and lecture halls at our university, while practical courses are conducted in the student laboratories within our faculty. Additionally, the simulated pharmacy and computer rooms available in our faculty further support their education. Students have the opportunity to intern in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and various areas of the pharmaceutical industry, enabling them to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills they have gained during their studies. Our students also have access to study spaces in the university's library and classrooms. Throughout their education, national and international interaction is emphasized. Within the framework of the Erasmus program, student exchange mobility is offered in collaboration with universities abroad. Furthermore, the development of education is supported through international internships under the Student Exchange Program (SEP), which is carried out as part of the membership in the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF).

• Communicate effectively, follow up-to-date information, use terminology related to the pharmacy profession correctly, provide suggestions and solutions to problems related to pharmacy.
• Know the historical development of the pharmacy profession, national and international legislation, ethical and deontological rules regarding pharmacy, and Ataturk's principles and reforms, and apply them, share any relevant information with all stakeholders.
• Have knowledge of the quality control processes of pharmaceutical products and raw materials and manage these processes using the necessary resources.
• Provide consultancy services to improve patient compliance by using its knowledge and equipment regarding drugs, medicinal plants, and cosmetics, as well as psychology and communication information.
• Maintain medical records, evaluate disease management, and provide support for treatment decisions within the scope of clinical pharmacy practices; know issues regarding public health, pharmaceutical care, and first aid, and provide guidance when necessary.
• Integrate and analyze information from various disciplines in the field of pharmacy (chemical structure, design, synthesis and analysis, metabolism, effects, structure-activity relationships, therapeutic dose determination, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and side effects of active pharmaceutical substances), offer solutions, and apply them.
• Have knowledge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contribute to the development of policies within this framework, the development and execution of social responsibility projects and cooperate with all stakeholders.
• Work independently or in a team in all areas related to pharmacy and carry out joint studies with other health disciplines; become a role model for those who work under his/her responsibility.
• Interpret active and excipient substances in drugs and products to be developed as drug candidates using information based on their chemical structures, structure-activity relationships, physicochemical properties, metabolism, modelling, synthesis, formulation, and analysis, and offer solutions to the related problems.
• Combine concepts from basic and applied sciences with professional pharmacy practices.
• Recognize all physiological and biochemical events and their consequences. Interpret all the positive and negative effects and interactions of drugs on the organism using this information.
• Have knowledge of pharmacy management.
• Recognize natural pharmaceutical raw materials; have information about the biological activities of herbal drugs, their use in treatment, chemical compositions, active ingredients, analyses, and plant-drug interactions.
• Take part in every step of the development, production, and quality control of biotechnological and radiopharmaceutical products.
• Comprehend and use current technology, software, and databases related to pharmacy.
• Know the pharmacological and toxicological effects of pharmaceutical products; interpret and offer solutions using information on drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and drug use in risk groups.
• Adopt professional development and lifelong learning; follow national and international developments; and continually improve his/her knowledge and skills by attending congresses, conferences, and trainings in pharmacy and other health fields.
• Acquire knowledge about R&D, quality control, licensing, and the application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in pharmaceuticals.
• Recognize the therapeutic effects of pharmaceutical products and develop the ability to address issues related to the use and stability of medications in accordance with their pharmacogenetic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic properties in drug therapy.
• Evaluate events and phenomena related to the development of the pharmacy profession and education and actively participate in problem-solving.
• Develop awareness of determining the learning needs of the individuals working under their responsibility, including interns, and supporting their professional development.

They interpret and evaluate scientific data by utilizing the knowledge and skills they possess in the healthcare field.
They identify and analyze issues encountered in practices related to their field, and, considering professional and ethical values, develop solutions based on scientific data/evidence. They take responsibility both individually and within a team.
They possess the knowledge and competence to conduct individual and public health education.

Students are subject to midterm and final exams, as well as various assignments carried out during the semester. At least one midterm exam is held each semester. The contribution of the semester/final exam grade to the overall grade must not be less than 40% and must not exceed 60%. The evaluation of a student's success in a course is determined by considering both their performance in the semester/year-long coursework and their final exam score, and, when necessary, taking into account the overall success level of the class. Courses that do not require midterm and/or semester/final exams are reported to the Student Affairs Directorate. In such cases, the final grade is determined based on the student's semester/year-long work. For students who are unable to attend the midterm exam due to illness or valid reasons, and whose excuses are accepted by the relevant administrative board, a make-up exam is conducted. For each course, students receive one of the following letter grades as their final grade, and the corresponding grade points and evaluation system are as follows:

Course Grade | Score Range | Description | Grade Point

• AA: 90-100 - Excellent - 4.00
• BA: 85-89 - Good-Excellent - 3.50
• BB: 80-84 - Good - 3.00
• CB: 70-79 - Fair-Good - 2.50
• CC: 60-69 - Fair - 2.00
• DC: 55-59 - Fair-Poor - 1.50
• DD: 50-54 - Poor-Passing - 1.00
• FF: 49 and below - Poor-Failing - 0.00
• FG: Did not attend semester/final exam - Failing - 0.00
• NA: Absence - Failing - 0.00

In order for students to successfully complete the program on time, their cumulative GPA at the end of each semester must be at least 2.00, and they must earn a grade of DD or higher in their courses. A minimum of 300 ECTS credits must be earned for graduation. Students are also required to complete their mandatory internships within the specified period and under the designated conditions.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and overseeing education, teaching, and other activities in higher education institutions.

• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions, prepared within the framework of the criteria set by YÖK, are published annually. Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, prepared based on these reports, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Degree Programs."

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK sets the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

   1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes to be achieved by each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles defined by YÖK.

   1.2. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programs is approved by the relevant Deans’ Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2. Measurement and Evaluation: The method of measuring and evaluating the learning outcomes to be achieved by each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, in line with the basic principles established by YÖK.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the required course credits and other obligations determined by the higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, within the framework of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" from the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions given by accreditation agencies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK demonstrate that the programs' qualifications are ensured for quality assurance. Regular review activities regarding the qualifications defined by YÖKAK regulations are conducted.

Pharmacy Education Program Evaluation and Accreditation Association (ECZAKDER)

Accreditation Start/End Date: 21.02.2024 – 21.02.2027

Student admission to the university is organized according to the principles determined by the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and decisions made by the Higher Education Council. For international students, the procedures are carried out based on the principles and rules approved by the Senate, in accordance with the decisions of the Higher Education Council.

In order for the registration of students accepted to the university to be finalized, the students must have a document showing that they are eligible for a diploma from a high school in Turkey or a foreign school recognized as equivalent by the Ministry of National Education or a foreign institution, and the tuition fee-related procedures must be completed.

The final registration of students who meet the above-mentioned conditions and provide any additional documents specified by the Senate will be carried out. Registrations will be canceled if it is found that the documents are incomplete or falsified, or if the student has been expelled from another higher education institution, even if the registration has already been made. The original or a certified copy of the required documents by the university will be accepted for registration. Regarding military status and criminal record, procedures will be carried out based on the candidate’s declaration.

Pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Academic Pharmacy, Cosmetologist or Phytotherapist Pharmacist, Health Insurances, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research & Development, Production, Quality Control and Assurance, Medical Department, Licensing, Marketing, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, etc. Public institutions, Hifzissihha Laboratories, Social Security Institution, Ministry of Health's central and provincial organizations, military hospitals and institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense and various armed forces, as well as in other institutions and organizations.

• Law No. 2547 on Higher Education: This law regulates the structure, functioning, and responsibilities of higher education institutions in Turkey, aiming to establish a unified framework for the organization and governance of universities and other higher education establishments. It outlines the duties of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and provides guidelines for student admission, academic programs, and faculty responsibilities.

• Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article 35): This article refers to specific amendments or additional provisions made to the original Higher Education Law. It is typically used to address updates or clarifications related to the application of the law, such as issues regarding faculty appointments, administrative procedures, or institutional regulations within universities or higher education institutions.

Qualification is continuous