Graduate School | Depertmant of Clinical Pharmacy | Clinical Pharmacy Department / M.Sc with Thesis

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Candidates who have received their Pharmacy's degree have the rights to apply for the Master's program with thesis.
The aim of the program is to provide students with the latest developments and innovations in the field of clinical pharmacy and to train students to become competent scientists in the fields of pharmaceutical care, pharmacotherapy, and clinical pharmacy; In addition, it is aimed to provide graduates with the ability to identify, evaluate and solve the problems that arise in the treatment process of the patients, and to allow the hospitals and pharmacies as a whole to produce strategies specific to clinical pharmacy with different and innovative perspectives. Program content; In accordance with the above-mentioned qualifications, it is designed to enable students to define concepts in pharmacotherapy-related fields, to analyze cases, to give innovative and different thinking, and to form a theoretical and practical scientific infrastructure according to the circumstances. Master's program with thesis; After the courses to be given for a total of two semesters, it will end with a thesis which will be carried out for at least two to four semesters.
The courses to be given under this program will provide the participants with a strong scientific basis and at the same time provide a current perspective on clinical practice. In addition to the updated theoretical information that will be given during the course of the courses, both theoretical background and practical perspectives of the students will be strengthened with case studies and thesis study.

Admission to graduate programmes is governed by the relevant legislation on graduate education, the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations, and the admission requirements announced by the relevant Graduate School. Depending on the programme, admission decisions may take into account the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency, undergraduate or graduate grade point average, written scientific assessment examination, interview, portfolio, and/or other programme-specific selection criteria.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the relevant Graduate School and submit all required documentation. Admission through horizontal transfer is carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations and the procedures established by the relevant Graduate School. The application and admission procedures for international applicants are conducted in accordance with the admission requirements and supporting documentation approved by the Senate of Anadolu University.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
The acceptance and adjustment of the students whose transfer must be approved by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy then it is finalized by the decision of the board of directors of the institute.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 52,5 ECTS credits, take the required seminar and the Field Specialization courses and write and defend a Master’s Thesis, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC, YT and no YZ, DZ grades.
Master's program with thesis; consists of at least 7 courses and seminar courses provided that they are not less than 60 ECTS credits, and specialization courses and thesis work provided that they are not less than 60 ECTS credits. Seminar course, specialization course, and thesis work are evaluated with YT or YZ letter grades. No more than 60 ECTS courses can be taken in one semester. The student must take at least YT, CC or above from all courses taken and have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00.

To be awarded a Master's Degree with Thesis, students must successfully complete at least seven courses, a seminar course, specialisation courses, and a master's thesis, corresponding to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, successfully defend their thesis before an examination committee, publish at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal or one paper in a peer-reviewed conference related to their field of study, and satisfy all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
A student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 60 ECTS credits, take the required seminar and the Field Specialization courses and write and defend a Master’s Thesis, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC, YT, and no YZ, DZ grades.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Department / M.Sc with Thesis.. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates from this program could work at a community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy or hospital inpatient services or clinics, universities, educational and research fields, Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, and the Public Health Agency of public institutions and organizations, such as the drug and poison information centers, pharmaceutical consulting companies and professional organizations. if students have required scores from ALES and language proficiency exams, they could be appointed as academic staff.

Graduates of Master's Degree programmes with a thesis are eligible to apply for Doctoral (PhD) or Proficiency in Arts programmes in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education.
May apply to a doctorate program in Clinical Pharmacy.

Program Academic Coordinator
ASSIST. PROF. DR. HAYDAR BAĞDATLI
ECTS Institutional Coordinator
ASSIST. PROF. DR. HAYDAR BAĞDATLI
ECTS Department Coordinator
ASSIST. PROF. DR. HAYDAR BAĞDATLI