Educational Programs in Pharmacy
The Pharmacy specialty offers educational programs at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. The Bachelor of Pharmacy program lasts four years. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, with a workload of 30 ECTS credits per semester (60 ECTS credits per year). One credit equals 30 academic hours. Students study both theoretical and professional subjects, as well as related disciplines. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the qualification of Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Courses are taught in university facilities (biochemical, administrative, laboratory, anatomical), as well as in university hospital complexes, healthcare institutions, research centers, expert laboratories, and production facilities. Teaching is delivered by
Bachelor of Pharmacy Curriculum
| Year I | Year II | Year III | Year IV |
| General Inorganic Chemistry | Physical and Colloidal Chemistry | Pathology | Pharmacology |
| Organic Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry | Health Law | Clinical Pharmacology |
| Medical Biology | Organic Chemistry | Pharmacology | Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Higher Mathematics & Computer Literacy | Biochemistry | Pharmacognosy | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
| Medical & Biological Physics | Pharmaceutical Botany | Medicinal Chemistry | Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| Normal Physiology, Anatomy & Histology | Medical Psychology | Pharmaceutical Technology | Toxicological Chemistry |
| Medical & Pharmaceutical Terminology | Microbiology, Virology & Immunology | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Economics & Management of Medicines |
| First Aid with Clinical Skills | Normal Physiology, Anatomy & Histology | Economics & Management of Medicines | Emergency Medicine |
| Armenian Civilization | Organization of Medical Property Staff | Practical Training | Hygiene & Ecology |
| History of Pharmacy | Practical Training | Toxicology | |
| Latin Language | Standardization of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials & Herbal Preparations | ||
| Foreign Language (English) | Practical Training | ||
| Academic Armenian | |||
| Military Medicine (General Military Training) | |||
| Physical Education | |||
| Integrated Module: Introduction to Pharmacy | |||
| Electives: Physicochemical Methods for Molecular Structure, Parasitology | |||
| Electives: Foreign Languages (Russian, French, German, Spanish) |
Learning Outcomes (Bachelor)
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in pharmacy with critical understanding.
- Apply professional knowledge and skills in drug development, production, storage, distribution, marketing, and use, following documentation standards and safety regulations.
- Implement quality assurance principles in pharmaceutical production, storage, distribution, and use.
- Conduct market analysis and plan retail and wholesale distribution of medicines and medical products.
- Perform pharmaceutical analysis of medicines, raw materials, and para-pharmaceutical products.
- Provide information on safe use and storage of medicines and para-pharmaceutical products to patients, colleagues, physicians, and the public.
- Carry out research in pharmacy and related fields.
- Analyze and apply educational, scientific, and legal literature (including IT tools) for professional practice and self-development.
- Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, decision-making in standard and non-standard situations, responsibility for team members, adherence to ethical norms, and professional conduct.
Graduates who successfully complete all courses and final certification receive a Bachelor’s Diploma in Pharmacy, qualifying them to continue their education at the Master’s level or to work professionally in the pharmaceutical field.
Master of Pharmacy Program
The Master of Pharmacy program lasts one year and is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, with a workload of 30 ECTS credits per semester (60 ECTS credits per year). One credit equals 30 academic hours. Courses in the Master’s program are more specialized and require advanced professional preparation.
Curriculum
| Courses |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Clinical Pharmacy |
| Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management |
| Medical & Pharmaceutical Commodity Science |
| Inventory Management of Medicinal Plants |
| Phytotherapy |
| Pharmacokinetics |
| Practical Training |
Learning Outcomes (Master)
In addition to the Bachelor’s outcomes, Master’s graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced professional knowledge and analytical thinking in pharmacy, healthcare, and related fields.
- Make independent decisions and apply knowledge in drug development, production, quality assurance, registration, and circulation.
- Ensure the quality, efficacy, and safety of medicines and medical products using modern methods, innovative technologies (including IT), and equipment.
- Apply evidence-based knowledge to ensure safe and effective use of medicines, meeting national and international professional standards.
- Collaborate with professional teams to meet the pharmaceutical needs of patients and society, adhering to ethical principles.
- Conduct research in pharmacy and related fields, generating new knowledge and applying it effectively to solve professional challenges and foster self-development.
Graduates who successfully complete all courses and final certification receive a Master’s Diploma in Pharmacy, qualifying them for independent pharmaceutical practice or further education in doctoral programs, continuous professional development, and specialized training.
The Pharmacy programs are implemented by the Faculty of Pharmacy, under the leadership of the Dean.