Program Information
Aim
In addition to educating students as more competent experts in pharmaceutical care, teaching the necessary knowledge and practical applications for the identification, evaluation and resolution of problems in clinical and nonclinical drug treatment practices, combining the theoretical knowledge they have gained during the training process with clinical practice, and improve their reasoning skills.Qualification Awarded
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)Registration and Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Diploma, Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) Result, Certificate of English ProficiencyGraduation Requirements
Students who have succesfully complete all of the courses,a seminar and a fnal project who have taken the 90 to 120 ECTS have a right to receive a diploma.Recognition of Prior Learning
It is carried out within the scope of Istanbul Medipol University Postgraduate Education Regulations.Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ECFY1110470 | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| ECFY1117145 | CLINICS I | Turkish | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| ECFY1117146 | AA | Turkish | 2+2 | 3 | 8 | |
| ECFY1117183 | LITERATURE EVALUATION and PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
| ECFY1129230 | PATIENT EDUCATION | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| ECFY1110438 | BIOSTATISTICS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ECFY1210480 | SEMINAR | Turkish | - | 2 | ||
| ECFY1214014 | HOW to PREPARE a SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECT | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| ECFY1210540 | CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| ECFY1217147 | CLINICS II | Turkish | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| ECFY1217148 | DRUG USAGE in CLINICAL PHARMACY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| ECFY1217149 | AA | Turkish | 2+2 | 3 | 8 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
PY-1. Knows about accessing the scientific information in the field of clinical pharmacy, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing the current literature
PY-2. Has the advanced knowledge of creating patient profiles, patient education, and medication counseling.
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications. | 1 - PY-1. Knows about accessing the scientific information in the field of clinical pharmacy, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing the current literature |
| 2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. | 3 - PY-3. Cooperates with persons in relevant disciplines at the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results of data related to the clinical pharmacy field |
| 3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field. | 9 - PY-9. Demonstrates embarking on lifelong learning, open for improvement, and continue this behavior. |
| 4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society. | 9 - PY-9. Demonstrates embarking on lifelong learning, open for improvement, and continue this behavior. |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health. | 3 - PY-3. Cooperates with persons in relevant disciplines at the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results of data related to the clinical pharmacy field |
| 2- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach. | 6 - PY-6. Produces solutions to the problems in the field of clinical pharmacy in the direction of scientific data/ scientific evidence. 8 - PY-8. Carries out a study independently by using advanced level knowledge about the field of clinical pharmacy and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other occupational groups working in this field. |
| 3- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject. | 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. |
| 4-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings. | 9 - PY-9. Demonstrates embarking on lifelong learning, open for improvement, and continue this behavior. |
| 5- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 7 - PY-7. Plans, manages, watches the process, and evaluates activities that oriented improvements of employees as part of a project. |
| 6-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field. | 7 - PY-7. Plans, manages, watches the process, and evaluates activities that oriented improvements of employees as part of a project. |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems. | 7 - PY-7. Plans, manages, watches the process, and evaluates activities that oriented improvements of employees as part of a project. |
| 2- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field. | 6 - PY-6. Produces solutions to the problems in the field of clinical pharmacy in the direction of scientific data/ scientific evidence. 14 - PY-14. Behaves according to the legislation and professional ethics related to duty, right, and responsibilities as an individual. |
| 3- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article. | 8 - PY-8. Carries out a study independently by using advanced level knowledge about the field of clinical pharmacy and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other occupational groups working in this field. |
| 4- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. |
| 5- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems. | 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. 1 - PY-1. Knows about accessing the scientific information in the field of clinical pharmacy, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing the current literature |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 8 - PY-8. Carries out a study independently by using advanced level knowledge about the field of clinical pharmacy and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other occupational groups working in this field. |
| 2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices. | 9 - PY-9. Demonstrates embarking on lifelong learning, open for improvement, and continue this behavior. |
| 3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies. | 9 - PY-9. Demonstrates embarking on lifelong learning, open for improvement, and continue this behavior. 10 - PY-10. Follows and evaluates national and international developments in the field of clinical pharmacy. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary. | 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. |
| 2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field. | 10 - PY-10. Follows and evaluates national and international developments in the field of clinical pharmacy. 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. |
| 3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | 10 - PY-10. Follows and evaluates national and international developments in the field of clinical pharmacy. |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field. | 14 - PY-14. Behaves according to the legislation and professional ethics related to duty, right, and responsibilities as an individual. |
| 2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 14 - PY-14. Behaves according to the legislation and professional ethics related to duty, right, and responsibilities as an individual. |
| 3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values. | 13 - PY-13. Informs relevant persons and institutions in the fields of quality assurance of pharmaceutical products 3 - PY-3. Cooperates with persons in relevant disciplines at the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results of data related to the clinical pharmacy field |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 12 - PY-12. Provides information to the patience, healthcare personnel, and society on every drug-related issue. |
| 5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis. | 11 - PY-11. Safely documents and keeps track of professional activities and practices. |
| 6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts. | 3 - PY-3. Cooperates with persons in relevant disciplines at the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results of data related to the clinical pharmacy field |
| 14 - PY-14. Behaves according to the legislation and professional ethics related to duty, right, and responsibilities as an individual. | |
Employment Opportunities
Pharmacists who successfully complete this program can work in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies or inpatient services/polyclinics, education-research areas at universities, public institutions and organizations such as the Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu and Türkiye Halk Sağlığı Kurumudrug and poison information centers, drug consultancy companies and They may have employment opportunities in professional organizations.Upgrading
May apply to third cycle programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Success in a course is determined by the course grade.To be considered successful in a course, the passing grade must be at least 65 (C) in the graduate program.Head of Department/Program
Learning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Demonstration Method | The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice. | Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer. |
Problem Solving Method | Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study | Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer |
Case Study Method | Presentation of case studies, exploring case studies, sampling typical cases, sampling outlier cases, alternative cases, comparing case studies, case study analysis, case study interpretation, case study evaluation. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animation, cartoons), computer, projection, online environments. |
Self Study Method | Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance. | Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Project Based Learning Model | Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products | Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject |
Inquiry-Based Learning | Exploring, finding case studies, establishing cause and effect relationship, questioning, examining, researching (learning circle=3E,5E,7E models | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Cooperative Learning | Cooperation, communication, leadership, sharing tasks, sharing responsibility, learning together, social interaction. Heterogeneous groups are formed among the students. The task is given to the groups. Groups of students do tasks such as project, performance, problem solving, role playing, classical homework together. | In-class and out-of-class, in-school and out-of- school environments. |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Flipped Classroom Learning | Problem solving, discussion, case study presentation, case analysis, critical thinking, creative thinking, video recordings appropriate to the learning objective are created or selected. Students make preliminary preparation by watching video recordings. The problem is solved in the classroom. The problem is discussed. | Video recordings, online environments, classroom |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Project Task | Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report | Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books |
Performance Task | It is used when it is aimed to evaluate students holistically (cognitive, affective and psychomotor). It is used to measure and evaluate the learning process and learning products. Performance assignments involve a workload of at least two weeks. | Problem scenario texts, checklists, rubrics, grading scales |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMINAR | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 1/13 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Surveys for Students
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don't Know/No Idea | Choose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The lecturer explains the course's aim and extent and what is expected of the student clearly. | |||||||
| Chooses the course sources in accordance with the courses and announces them. | |||||||
| Guides/helps the students in accessing the resources they recommended for the course. | |||||||
| The lecturer's instruction method (course presentation) is clear, fluent and understandable. | |||||||
| Uses the instructional technologies (effectively.) | |||||||
| Offers multidirectional communication and interactional implementations in the classroom. | |||||||
| Has knowledge in the matter of traditional teaching strategic management and techniques. | |||||||
| Uses the teaching methods s/he covers in the course within their implementations. | |||||||
| Makes time for the student outside of course hours regarding the course | |||||||
| Comes to the class regularly and uses time effectively. | |||||||
| The lecturer is successful in establishing classroom dominance during the course. | |||||||
| Informs the students on current issues. | |||||||
| Sets an example with their open attitude and behaviour to students' opinions. | |||||||
| Success measurement methods and tools (classic/oral exam, project, assignments, etc.) are compatible with the course's aim and extent. | |||||||
| Helps me when I want to ask questions about my exam paper. | |||||||
| Lab/field/application studies are compatible with the aim and the extent of the course. | |||||||
| Develops the creative thinking process and skills of the learning and teaching process of the course. | |||||||
| The course is supported by the current issues and guests. | |||||||
| Things you would like to convey apart from the questions above; |