Master Programme in Pharmacy

Language of Instruction

Norwegian.

Required Learning Outcomes

Integrated master's degree programme in pharmacy

After completing the master¿s degree programme the candidates are able to:

• Explain all steps in the development of a pharmaceutical from synthesis or isolation and structure elucidation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) via formulation, manufacture, quality assurance and quality control to clinical trials and assembling necessary documentation.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of pharmaceuticals and their application, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics including the choice of drug, dosage, important side effects, interactions and medicines management in connection with the most common diseases.
• Perform independent pharmaceutical professional functions in pharmacies and other health service arenas.
• Perform their professional functions in accordance with laws, regulations and ethical guidelines for the profession.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to obtain optimal drug therapy for the individual patient.
• Acquire new knowledge and critically assess scientific literature and information about pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate evidence-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific issues with other health professionals as well as with users of pharmaceuticals.
• Explain the characteristics of the pharmaceutical market and discuss the use of pharmaceuticals in a national as well as an international perspective.
• Proceed to PhD studies in pharmaceutical sciences.

Suitability and autorisation

Formal requirements: A candidate with a master's degree in Pharmacy should:

• Have knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in pharmacy sufficient to qualify for public authorisation as a pharmacist by application in accordance with Act of 2nd July 1999, No 64 relating to health personnel etc. (the Health Personnel Act)
• Be eligible for approval as a pharmacist in the EU by application in accordance with Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications

Be eligible for approval as a "Qualified Person" (QP) in accordance with Regulation No 1441 of 2 November 2004: Regulation concerning the production and import of pharmaceutical products.

Application procedyre

Higher education entrance qualifications or equivalent prior learning and work experience. Applicants must also meet science subject requirements (MEROD requirements): mathematics R1 or mathematics S1+S2, physics 1, chemistry 1+2.There is also a demand for proficiency in Norwegian.

Admission to the Master Programme in Pharmacy is coordinated through The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS). Look at NUCAS web site for information on how to apply and about Norwegian and English language requirements. All the programs that go through NUCAS require that the applicant have a permanent/renewable residence permit in Norway. http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/

If you have foreign higher education and wish to know how your qualification relates to the Norwegian education system, you can consult The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT):http://nokut.no/en/Foreign-education/General-recognition/

Please consult UiB's home page http://www.uib.no/education for information on courses for exchange students.

Required Learning Outcomes

Integrated master's degree programme in pharmacy

After completing the master¿s degree programme the candidates are able to:

• Explain all steps in the development of a pharmaceutical from synthesis or isolation and structure elucidation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) via formulation, manufacture, quality assurance and quality control to clinical trials and assembling necessary documentation.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of pharmaceuticals and their application, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics including the choice of drug, dosage, important side effects, interactions and medicines management in connection with the most common diseases.
• Perform independent pharmaceutical professional functions in pharmacies and other health service arenas.
• Perform their professional functions in accordance with laws, regulations and ethical guidelines for the profession.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to obtain optimal drug therapy for the individual patient.
• Acquire new knowledge and critically assess scientific literature and information about pharmaceuticals.
• Communicate evidence-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific issues with other health professionals as well as with users of pharmaceuticals.
• Explain the characteristics of the pharmaceutical market and discuss the use of pharmaceuticals in a national as well as an international perspective.
• Proceed to PhD studies in pharmaceutical sciences.