Pharmacy has been a steadily progressing industry for a while now and is closely related to the medicine management and treatment people with various deseases receive after being diagnosed. This beneficial profession is both altruistic and generous towards the ones who wish to be part of the healthcare system but do not see themselves performing surgeries or becoming doctors. Nowadays, pharmacy is divided into three main branches – clinical, community and industrial. Whichever you choose, your efforts will be well-rewarded.
Why choose pharmacy?
Even though pharmacy is not so directly related to treating patients, it is as well a career that has a huge impact on their health and well-being. For what is more, a research made by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, found out that ‘having a pharmacist on hospital rounds as a full member of the patient care team has been shown to improve patients’ safety’. All that amplifies the statement that pharmacists play a key role in today’s healthcare world. Alongside the great contribution you can make, there are many other arguments for choosing this career path. Let’s take a look at a few of them:
- A profession in high demand
- Various career paths after graduation – from community, through hospital to industrial pharmacy
- Prestigious and well-paid job
- Face-to-face contact with people
- Opportunities for taking part in significat scientific research in labs and academic development
Career opportunities
Obtaining an international diploma and a master’s degree in Pharmacy opens a myriad of opportunites ahead of you. You can, for example, try working in an independent pharmacy and have daily contact with people who need your professional support. Nevertheless, your career paths do not end with this option – you can choose to go into industrial pharmacy and start working on executing medical research and creating medicines for various diseases.
The perks of studying pharmacy in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has a lot to offer to all international students who wish to apply for a programme in Pharmacy. If you are one of them, you may take into serious consideration the following points:
Internationally recognized diplomas
As Bulgaria is part of the European Union, all degrees issued by Bulgarian universities are recognized in Europe and many other countries. Therefore, you can obtain a degree and start an international career in whichever country you choose.
Relatively low tuition fees
All pharmacy programmes offered in Bulgaria cost around 6000 EUR per academic year which is less than the average tuition fee of most Еuropean univerisities. For what is more, life in Bulgaria is quite affordable – you can rent an apartment, travel and enjoy many restaurants, bars and cultural events for no more than 800 EUR per month.
High quality education, innovative approach and hands-on experience
The education in Bulgaria is very well-developed as all univeristies provide world-class education, have modern facilities and utilize some of the best practices. The programmes are taught fully in English which makes them attractive to all international students.
Univerisities
- Medical University of Sofia
- Medical University of Plovdiv
- Medical Univeristy of Varna
- Sofia Univeristy ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’
In case you are interested in starting your medicine career in Bulgaria, contact us for further information and support.
