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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Anadolu University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biopharmaceuticals and Pharmacokinetics was established in 1995 under the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology in accordance with the relevant articles of the Higher Education Law No. 2547. Anadolu University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biopharmaceuticals and Pharmacokinetics has been continuing its education at the undergraduate level since its establishment in 1995. Biopharmaceuticals and pharmacokinetics master's program with thesis was opened in 2021 and student admission started in the following year. The purpose of the Biopharmaceuticals and Pharmacokinetics Department is to ensure that the knowledge of pharmacists who are experts in medicine is supported by biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic courses, to receive undergraduate and graduate education, and then to provide services in the industry, public or pharmacy. Graduates of pharmacy faculty are accepted to the Master's program in Biopharmaceutical and Pharmacokinetics.

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.
To have a bachelor's degree, at least 2.00/4.00 or a bachelor's GPA whose equivalence is accepted by the Senate for a master's application with thesis; Must have at least 55 points from ALES in the type of score they are applying for or an equivalent score from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) accepted by the Senate and meet the special conditions to be determined by the relevant institute board. In addition, it is necessary to graduate from Pharmacy (4-year or 5-year), undergraduate programs.

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.
Depending on the degrees awarded, theoretical or practical courses taken as part of a degree (completed or not completed) may lead to recognition of these as prior learning by the programme administration. The students who have taken courses in another institution in Turkey or abroad can ask for credit and grade transfer. The executive boards of relevant programme will decide on the courses to be transferred covering students' entire academic program once and for all with the condition that the request for transfer be made within the first week of the academic year, the requests cannot be repeated.

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;
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.
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.

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 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.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Master of Science (MSc) in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics.. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Students who graduate from the master's program with thesis can work in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, in relevant public institutions and organizations (Social Security Institution, Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency - TITCK, TUBITAK etc.), in the relevant department-sciences of Pharmacy Faculties.

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 doctorate programmes in any field or proficiency in fine arts programmes.

PROF. DR. MÜZEYYEN DEMİREL
PROF. DR. EVRİM AKYIL
PROF. DR. MÜZEYYEN DEMİREL
ASSOC. PROF. DR. GÜLSEL YURTDAŞ KIRIMLIOĞLU
Program Academic Coordinator
PROF. DR. MUSTAFA SİNAN KAYNAK
ECTS Department Coordinator
PROF. DR. MÜZEYYEN DEMİREL

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