Fast-Track PharmD

This new pathway is designed for international graduates holding bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from accredited international universities to join the third year of our faculty’s 5-year PharmD program, contingent upon passing an entrance examination and successful credit transfer of their previous studies.

Automatic Credit Recognition and Pathway towards PharmD:
Students admitted through this pathway will integrate with existing third-year (5th semester) student groups in the English language PharmD program at UP-FP and follow the standard curriculum for the remaining three years of the program. Upon fulfilling all academic and practical requirements, including the successful completion of necessary credits, professional practices, thesis defence, and state examinations, students will be awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree by the University of Pécs. Graduates will be legally eligible to work as registered pharmacists in Hungary and within the European Union, supported by the EU's mutual recognition of professional qualifications.

Upon successful completion of the entrance exam and oral interview, along with meeting all other administrative requirements, candidates will be eligible to join the third year of our PharmD program. Accepted students will be required to complete “0 credit” courses not taken previously, such as Hungarian Pharmaceutical Terminology, Physical Education 1-4, and Professional Practice 1 if no equivalent courses have been completed previously. Students can separately submit requests to transfer further 3-5th year courses to potentially accelerate their progress, however, these applications must be supported by the respective subjects’ course directors and are subject to approval by the Credit Transfer Committee (CTC). Credits from the applicant's prior studies will be automatically transferred and recognized as equivalent to the first two years of the PharmD curriculum from the courses listed in the recommended curriculum on the Faculty’s website.

Mentorship and Support
Students admitted through the Automatic Credit Recognition and Advancement Pathway towards PharmD Program will be assigned a faculty mentor or peer to guide their academic and professional development throughout their tenure in the program.