The Faculty of Pharmacy at University of Debrecen (UD) offers a four-semester Master's degree program in Pharmaceutical research and development management. The aim of the program is to educate Pharmaceutical research and development managers who are familiar with the international regulatory background of drug development process, able to support research teams in preclinical, clinical, drug registration and marketing activities, able to manage the whole process in the view of the increasingly important international regulations. The Pharmaceutical Research and Development Manager MSc program prepares students for roles connected to the development, regulation, and management of pharmaceutical products. The curriculum covers the full drug development process, from preclinical and clinical research to registration, pharmacovigilance, and project management, with a strong focus on international regulatory standards and practical application. Students also gain experience in data management, quality assurance, healthcare communication, and leadership skills relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. The program is offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Debrecen (UD) and is designed for graduates with backgrounds in health sciences, natural sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related fields. |
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Required Documents: The following documents need to be submitted during the application procedure by all applicants through our online application platform - that you can reach here: - Valid, filled-in application form (to be filled online here);
- If already graduated: certificate of education (university degree certificate or any equivalent; all in English / translated);
- Applicants are required to have a relevant BSc or MSc degree in the field of Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Food Sciences, Health Management (for example Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medical Physics, Food Engineering, Food Safety and Quality Engineering, Health Data Science, Health Bioinformatics, Health Quality and Patient Safety Management, Health Management, Physiotherapy, Paramedic, etc.) and applicants. must also complete an entrance interview.
- Students in their final year of education: transcripts (end of year reports) of the last 2-3 academic years, plus predicted grades / expected graduation certificate.
- Certificate or proof of citizenship and/or permanent residence (e.g. passport)
- Short Resume/CV (personal details, educational background, work experience, language skills, additional skills)
- Medical Certificate - please see a template here
- Bank receipt about the transfer of the application fee of 150 USD (non-refundable) - bank details are available here
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| Application Notes : | An entrance examination is compulsory for students applying to the following programs: - Basic Medicine Course
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
The entrance exam consists of two parts: - a written test (comprised of multiple-choice questions, definitions, calculations, etc.) in Biology (compulsory for all) and Chemistry or Physics (the applicant's choice). Each written test takes 45 minutes.
- an oral exam in Biology and Physics or Chemistry
Possible results of the exam: - admitted (to first year)
- admitted to Basic Medicine Course (preparatory program)
- rejected
- in certain cases the exam committee can offer acceptance to a different study program.
The overall exam performance is taken into consideration and the scores of different parts of the exam are for internal use only and not to be communicated to the applicants. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Please check the special requirements and if any applies to you, consider those as well! - The language proficiency of applicants must be proven with a standardized, at least upper-intermediate (B2) level language certificate, obtained at a proctored exam.Applicants can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test if they are native speakers of English (first language) or they have completed the secondary or higher education in the English language (in this case a medium of instruction certificate as proof of proficiency is required). Exemptions may be granted on the basis of certain other educational certificates submitted with the application.
- In case of non-medical applicants to foundation or undergraduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 4 years.
- In case of non-medical applicants to graduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 6 years.
- In case of medical applicants to foundation, undergraduate and one-tier graduate programs, the study gap cannot be longer than 6 years.
- In order to eliminate the administrative difficulties experienced by the University in relation to citizens of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Burma and Yemen, the following study gap rule shall apply, for all study fields:
- Foundation and undergraduate programs: max. 2 years
- Graduate programs: max. 4 years
Special requirements for transfer students: - Detailed transcript and descriptions of courses taken during your previous studies
- Filled and signed Credit Transfer Request Form
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.