Pharmacy

The goal is to enable the acquisition of knowledge about:

- medicines and substances used in the production and preparation of medicinal products, their safe and effective use, effectiveness and indications, contraindications, interactions, dosage and method of administration, health prevention when working with pharmaceutical products, chemical, carcinogenic and mutagenic substances and substances toxic to reproduction,

- metabolism and effects of medicines, pharmacokinetics, as well as about the effects of toxic substances, and about the way of using medicines,

- pharmaceutical technology, preclinical and clinical trials of medicines, and on clinical pharmacy,

- scientific and practical knowledge enabling to provide appropriate information about medicines and to cooperate with attending physicians in optimizing pharmacotherapy for specific patients,

- health promotion preparations and medical devices,

- basic legal regulations related to healthcare and the profession of pharmacist,

- provision of professional information about medicines,

- radiation protection,

- professional ethics of pharmacist-patient contact,

- issues of healthcare financing and basic economic relations, knowledge of the basics of management,

- the basics of managing the quality of healthcare provided and ensuring the safety of patients;

and skills at:

- preparation of dosage forms of medicinal products,

- production and control of medicines,

- storage and distribution of medicines,

- preparation, control, storage, and dispensing of medicinal products in pharmacies,

- practical communication with the patient with an emphasis on patient rights and their application.

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• orient in medicines and substances used in the production and preparation of medicinal products, their safe and effective use, effectiveness and indications, contraindications, drug interactions, dosage and method of use, health prevention.
• communicate with the patient with an emphasis on patient rights and their application
• prepare, control, store, and dispense medicinal products in pharmacies
• store and distribute medicines at pharmaceutical wholesalers
• cooperate with physicians in optimizing pharmacotherapy for specific patients and participate in the work of multidisciplinary teams
• orient in the field of public health protection and promotion, healthcare financing and basic economic relations, and apply the basics of management,
• propose, explain, and use methods of evaluation the quality, safety, effectiveness and efficiency of medicines, and apply them in the process of health protection and disease management,
• solve complex professional problems of medicines handling and to coordinate related professional activities
• use at least one foreign language and apply relevant information and digital technologies in their professional activities
• make decision on professional problems taking into account the social consequences of this decision and further deepen professional education

- pharmacist in facilities providing pharmaceutical care,

- clinical pharmacist in hospitals, possibly other healthcare facilities,

- bioanalyst in healthcare laboratories,

- professional in laboratories for research, development, and drug control,

- professional in pharmaceutical production and wholesaler companies,

- academic/researcher in the academic sphere and in other institutions dealing with science, research, development, and innovation,

- professional in the management structures of healthcare,

- expert/researcher in the field of chemical, food, and cosmetic industry,

- expert/consultant in the non-profit sector involved in the protection, support, and development of the health of individuals and specific groups of the population

• Pharmacist

During the internship, students perform professional activities under the supervision of a qualified employee of the healthcare facility (trainer). The practice gives students the opportunity to become familiar with the daily operation of pharmacy care facilities and to participate in all professional pharmacy activities, thereby achieving the required connection of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Students also have the opportunity to choose from a range of elective subjects and attend professional practical training at a workplace other than a pharmacy (pharmaceutical industry, wholesaler, control, medicines information centers, medical device dispensaries, medical laboratories, scientific research institutions, social care and veterinary care facilities, etc.).

The general conditions for admission to study at MSP Pharmacy are:

a) attainment of secondary education with matriculation examination;

b) passing the admission procedure.

The entrance exam has a written form and includes a test in Biology (40%) and Chemistry (40%) in the scope of the grammar school curriculum, as well as a test of general study prerequisites (20%). The result obtained from the entrance exams will be decisive for admission. Applicants who rank in the bottom 30% will not be admitted to study. Successful applicants will be invited to register. Estimated number of applicants admitted to the 1st year of study: 192.

The terms and conditions of the admission procedure for studying MSP for each academic year will be approved by the Academic Senate of FaF MU in accordance with § 27, paragraph 1, letter e) Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on universities.