Master of Science in Pharmacy

The degree program Pharmacy aims at training high-quality pharmacy professionals by organizing and providing modern university-level studies in pharmacy, conducting relevant scientific research and delivering efficient practical training.

Course details

• Pharmacy
• 5 years
• MSc in Health Sciences, Pharmacist
• 300 ECTS credits
• 7,000 EUR per year
• Taught in English

After graduation, you can

• Carry out pharmaceutical activities and scientific research;
• Continue your education by entering Ph.D. programs;
• Be employed at pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesale companies, companies of the pharmaceutical industry, agencies of international pharmaceutical companies, laboratories engaged in pharmaceutical research.

Structure of the program

what you will learn each year

• Years 1 - 2: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Internal Diseases, Lithuanian Language.
• Years 3 - 5: Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Botany and Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Care and Social Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutics Practical training at public and hospital pharmacies.

Why study Pharmacy at LSMU?

• Practical skills developed in the brand new laboratories of the Faculty of Pharmacy with up-to-date equipment.
• Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, Israel, and other countries.
• Possibility to participate in various research projects.
• Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
• The multicultural environment and student community: international students from 70 different countries make up nearly 17% of the total student population at LSMU.
• Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counseling.

Admission

International students could be admitted into the English program of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and meet the Entrance Exam requirements (see Entrance Exam). Good grades in biology, chemistry, and physics will give preference. Good knowledge of the English language is obligatory.

Items to be submitted (in English or with an authorized English translation):

• Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate confirmed by the governmental authorities (see below "Legalization of Educational Documents");
• Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school courses verifying successful completion of General Biology and General Chemistry. For Health Psychology program - Mathematics and General Biology;
• Certificate proving the knowledge of the English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar. If you are not able to present any certificate proving the knowledge of the English language you will have to take an English language test prepared by the University. The English language test will be given on the same day as the test in Biology/Chemistry;
• Motivation letter;
• Brief CV;
• Passport or ID copy;
• Health Certificate based on complete medical examination;
• Three passport-type photographs (3x4 cm);
• Application fee 150 EUR (nonrefundable).

Testimonials

"Diversity is a key to education. So it made sense to provoke myself into a new dimension. LSMU has taught me about the beauty of a new cultural scene as well as provided me with the substantial education for my future pharmacy career. I could never imagine living without the experiences I had in Kaunas, LSMU is definitely not one of my regrets." - Madeline Elsheikh