Master Programs

MSc Pharmacy (120 ECTS):

The program is modeled on qualification objectives. The program refers to academic competencies, the ability to obtain adequate employment to meet the needs of the labor market, the ability to obtain adequate employment by combining the theoretical with the practical aspect and the development of students’ personalities in specialization fields.

The individual components of the program are combined to best achieve the specified qualification objectives and provide adequate forms of teaching and learning.

The disciplines within the curriculum are organized in a logical flow and complement the precise definition and determination of general and specific competencies, as well as the compliance with the study programs and curricula submitted to ZEAL.

The course curricula offered in the BSc Pharmacy study program offers a satisfactory level according to the profile and field of the program. Course titles are similar to the international programs of this discipline.

One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. An academic year has 1500 teaching hours, including self-directed teaching hours. An ECTS corresponds to 25 hours of student workload, including self-directed learning. The program is designed in accordance with the Bologna Process, the second cycle of higher professional education, level 7 according to the NQF / EQF. The program is in line with Directive 2013/55 / EC and Directive 2005/36 / EC, of the European Union (EU), on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications. As such the program is comparable to the programs of European Union countries.

The disciplines within the curriculum are organized in a logical flow and complement the precise definition and determination of general and specific competencies, as well as the compliance with the study programs and curricula submitted to ZEAL.

The program is structured in a series of courses with different credits, some compulsory while others optional.

In general, the program consists of:

  • pharmaceutical courses (PhC – Pharmaceutical Courses);
  • elective courses (EC – Elective Courses).

Pharmaceutical courses are all compulsory courses.

10% of the courses are elective courses.

The study program is full-time, lasting 2 academic years, each with two semesters, a total of 4 semesters. Each semester has a normal duration of 15 weeks. In each semester are treated the courses which are evaluated with credits according to the European system (ECTS). The number of courses in each academic semester is 4 courses, while in the fourth semester there are 2 courses and master thesis. After completing the individual courses, the student passes the final comprehensive exam

At the end of the program a Bachelor of Pharmacy Science diploma is issued.

Learning Outcomes for the MSc Pharmacy program:

The learning outcomes for the MSc program in Pharmacy are:

  • Enhancing the student’s academic knowledge and skills, to increase the theoretical and methodological qualifications of students graduated in a Pharmacy bachelor program on the basis of higher research in the field.
  • Provision of the student with a considerable degree of academic knowledge through the application of basic and advanced academic elements from pharmaceutical disciplines and methods
  • Qualification of students for continuing their studies at the doctoral level.
  • Raising knowledge to the highest level in the major academic disciplines of drug discovery, development, production and application.
  • Understanding the main multidisciplinary processes and the relationships between the main stages of drug development based on the knowledge of individual academic disciplines.
  • Expanding knowledge in the field of pharmacology and physiology, medical chemistry, formulation and production of pharmaceutical products and related disciplines.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of acting of drugs in patients and how complex biosystems affect drugs in the broadest sense.
  • Understanding and identifying scientific problems in the fields of discovery, development, production and application of drugs in society.
  • Gaining knowledge on national and international regulatory requirements as well as quality standards set for the drug development process as a whole.
  • Mastering the main scientific experimental methods related to academic disciplines: quantitative data analysis, complex mathematical calculations, scientific reporting including evaluation and discussion of experimental or collected data, a critical approach to the literature in this field, quality assurance and knowledge of general and scientific and ethical requirements on these methods in terms of drug development.
  • Ability to propose and find solutions to multidimensional problems in the fields of discovery, development, production and application of drugs.
  • Ability to present, communicate and discuss interdisciplinary knowledge and drug-related problems with colleagues, other specialists and non-specialists.
  • Using the high quality laboratories where they develop and advance essential practical skills. Laboratories include analytical laboratories, manufacturing laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry, laboratories for microbiological, chemical and pharmacological research.

 

MSc Health Management (120 ECTS):

The program is modeled on qualification objectives. The program refers to academic competencies, the ability to obtain adequate employment to meet the needs of the labor market, the ability to obtain adequate employment by combining the theoretical with the practical aspect and the development of students’ personalities in specialization fields.

The program is in line with the National Qualifications Framework and the European Higher Education Area Qualifications Framework. One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. An academic year has 1800 teaching hours. The program is in line with Directive 2005/36 / EC and Directive 2013/55 / EU of the European Committee for the Medical Professions. As such the program is comparable to the programs of European Union countries. The program is designed in accordance with the Bologna Process, the second cycle of higher professional education, level 7 according to NQF / EQF. The individual components of the program are combined to best achieve the specified qualification objectives and provide adequate forms of teaching and learning.

The disciplines within the curriculum are organized in a logical flow and complement the precise definition and determination of general and specific competencies, as well as the compliance with the study programs and curricula submitted to ZEAL.

The learning outcomes for the program are:

  1. to develop job-ready managers who can provide effective leadership in health care issues, teams and systems.
  2. ensure that students have a strong foundation in the principles that support health systems and services,
  3. strategic planning,
  4. management change,
  5. financial management and health economics,
  6. Decision and information policy making
  7. clinical governance and risk management, and
  8. innovation and improvement strategies.

 

Basic Integrated Studies

Basic Integrated Studies (Doctor of Dentistry with 300 ECTS):

The Dentistry program is modeled on qualification objectives. The Dentistry program refers to academic competencies, the ability to obtain adequate employment to meet the needs of the labor market, the ability to obtain adequate employment by combining the theoretical with the practical aspect and the development of students’ personalities in the fields of specialization.

The program is in line with the National Qualifications Framework and the European Higher Education Area Qualifications Framework. One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. An academic year has 1800 teaching hours. The program is in line with Directive 2005/36 / EC and 2013/55 / EU of the European Committee for the Medical Professions. As such the program is comparable to the programs of European Union countries. The program is designed in accordance with the Bologna Process, the second cycle of higher professional education, level 7 according to NQF / EQF. The individual components of the program are combined to best achieve the specified qualification objectives and provide adequate forms of teaching and learning.

The disciplines within the curriculum are organized in a logical flow and complement the precise definition and determination of general and specific competencies, as well as the compliance with the study programs and curricula submitted to ZEAL.

The learning outcomes for the Dentistry program are:

  • Taking of the anamnesis, perform the physical examination of the patient correctly, use the laboratory data, images and referral services, as well as organize adequate research for the patient;
  • Performing clinical dental procedures, including techniques for the prevention and treatment of diseases, oral and dental disorders;
  • Undertaking basic procedures in the framework of research and management in the department, clinic or general practice, including competent initial care of the most frequent dental emergencies;
  • Utilizing a number of effective interpersonal skills in dental practice, based on an understanding of interpersonal relationships, the importance of communicating with patients, their families, and other professionals involved in caring for those patients;
  • Strictly using qualitative and quantitative evidence, utilizing the scientific knowledge of dentistry, in order to make reasonable decisions and clear explanations, and also to know and apply the basic principles of health information;
  • Applying the principles of rational therapy, developing treatment plan based on the specific characteristics of the patient, the disease and other previous therapy, in disease management, in rehabilitation, in the reduction of suffering and disability;
  • Contributing, according to their abilities and talents, to the development of medical practice and its basic knowledge through clinical review of published work, careful observation or experimental and rigorous analysis.

Professional attitudes and values Accept commitments to support the standards required by dentistry, respect for patients and maintaining patient privacy (confidentiality);

    • Practice personal honesty and fulfill legal and ethical responsibilities in the context of providing care for individuals, groups of the population and the population as a whole;
    • Maintain the habits of reflective practice, self-directed learning and continuing professional education, along with a willingness to accept their limitations and seek help when they need it