
Overview
*This programme profile is financed by Dora Plus Action 4: Marketing of study and employment opportunities in Estonia (European Regional Development Fund).
The online master's programme in Clinical Pharmacy will be held at the University of Tartu to help pharmacists to acquire and demonstrate the competencies in clinical pharmacy through a rigorous programme of study that provides students with the knowledge and skills required to:
- Review and incorporate current evidence into practice
- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
- Make decisions in clinical situations
- Communicate effectively with patients who have common long-term medical conditions
- Undertake clinical and practice-based research
Why study Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Tartu?
- The University of Tartu belongs to the top 1.2% of the world's universities (300th position in the QS World University Rankings 2022).
- Online-based – an excellent opportunity for those who work, regardless of their location.
- The programme emphasises fostering students' teamwork skills and helps them develop a network of colleagues to rely on in their professional life.
- The programme is characterised by a problem-based approach and a large amount of practical training.
- There are no similar programmes in the region.
Career opportunities
Our alumni are welcome to work as clinical pharmacists in both the hospital and primary care. They can provide patients with a higher level of medical advice.
Accreditation
University of Tartu Institutional Accreditation 2015-2022: The Quality Assessment Council for Higher Education of the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education decided to accredit the University of Tartu for seven years.
The next accreditation will be conducted in 2022.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
The curriculum consists of the following modules:
- Introductory module (10 ECTS)
- Clinical module 1 (10 ECTS)
- Clinical module 2 (10 ECTS)
- Elective module (10 ECTS)
- Clinical practice (5 ECTS)
- Master's Thesis (15 ECTS)
Examples of courses:
- Clinical Pharmacy in Practice
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Pharmacotherapy
- Management of Endocrinological and Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Basics of Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy
- Care of the Elderly and Paediatric Medicines Use
Audience
The online programme is designed to provide an opportunity for professional development to pharmacists who work at either hospital- or community pharmacies.
Lecturers
Lecturers come from Estonia and other European countries, such as Latvia, Germany, Iceland, Croatia and Malta.
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
- Fully structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification (must be obtained by the end of July) in pharmacy
- English language proficiency at C1 level
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
3400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
National
3400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3400 EUR per year during 12 months.
Funding
There are no tuition waivers.
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