Pharmacy at Masaryk University is a five-year integrated English-taught programme at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Brno. It is a long-cycle programme, not divided into Bachelor's and follow-up Master's study, and leads to Master in Pharmacy.
Masaryk Pharmacy program overview
Best fit
Students who want a dedicated Pharmacy faculty within a large Czech university, small-group practical teaching and a Biology/Chemistry entrance exam without Physics.
Degree outcome
The official programme page lists the degree as Master in Pharmacy, NQF level 8+9, with eligibility to continue in Ph.D. studies.
Recognition note
The Faculty of Pharmacy page says the Master in Pharmacy degree is compliant with EU Directive 2005/36/ES and fully recognized in EU member countries.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are listed as open. The Faculty of Pharmacy gives two deadlines: 31 May 2026 for non-EU residents and 31 July 2026 for EU residents, with September 2026 intake.
Non-EU deadline
31 May 2026
Use the earlier deadline if visa timing applies.
EU deadline
31 Jul 2026
Published deadline for EU residents.
Application fee
CZK 870
Paid through IS MU during the final application step.
Intake
Sep 2026
Orientation Week is listed for 7-13 September 2026.
Documents
Mandatory attachments
Short CV in English.
Copy of secondary school certificate or mid-term certificate for future graduates.
Copy of passport.
English-proficiency certificate, with IB exemption noted by the faculty.
Verified/authenticated secondary-school results or final certificate by enrolment.
Language
Certificate, but no fixed level
The page asks for an English-proficiency certificate, but also says there is no specific English-level requirement to apply. Students still need enough English to handle pharmacy study and the entrance process.
Masaryk Pharmacy entrance exam
The Pharmacy entrance exam is separate from Medicine and Dentistry. The official page lists written tests in Biology and Chemistry, each with 40 questions and a 40-minute time limit.
Biology
40 questions
One point per correct answer.
Chemistry
40 questions
No minus points are listed.
Pass mark
40 / 80
The acceptance pass mark is 50% from both tests in total.
Attempt limit
Once per round
Applicants may sit the entrance exam only once per admission round.
Entrance exams are provided from 5 January 2026 to 15 August 2026. The page says exams are held online and/or in person, with online exams held on Zoom, and applicants are normally notified of the result within two working days.
Tuition fees and budget
The Faculty of Pharmacy page lists tuition at EUR 7,500 per year. This is a different currency and amount from Masaryk's Faculty of Medicine routes, so students should avoid copying Medicine/Dentistry budgets directly.
Cost item
Current planning figure
Notes
Tuition
EUR 7,500 / year
Published for the English-taught Pharmacy programme.
Application fee
CZK 870
Paid through IS MU during application submission.
Living costs in Brno
Approx. EUR 650-900 / month
Depends on dormitory/private housing, food, insurance and personal spending.
Document processing
Variable
Budget for verified/authenticated copies and translations where required.
Orientation Week
Some paid, some free
The official page says students can book a full package or join only unpaid activities.
Curriculum and practical training
The official page describes Pharmacy as a practical five-year programme with more than half of classes applying theory through hands-on experiences and laboratory work. The minimum completion requirement is 300 ECTS, followed by the Final State Examination and Diploma Thesis defence.
Medication science
Comprehensive knowledge of medications, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy.
Production and use
Preparation and production of drugs, plus safe and effective use in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Internship
A six-month pharmacy internship is integral and can take place in Czechia or abroad.
Professional context
Legal, economic and ethical principles of the pharmacist profession are part of the programme.
Different faculty, different rules
Pharmacy is run by the Faculty of Pharmacy, not by the Faculty of Medicine. Its tuition, application deadlines and Biology/Chemistry exam model are separate from Medicine and Dentistry.
Other Masaryk health routes
Masaryk also lists General Medicine and Dentistry through the Faculty of Medicine, plus a Foundation Programme for those two routes.
Masaryk Pharmacy preparation should focus on Biology and Chemistry. Medimentor helps students build recall, practise MCQ timing and avoid overpreparing Physics from the Medicine/Dentistry route when it is not part of the published Pharmacy exam.
Biology
Build the biological foundation needed for the 40-question Biology test.
Chemistry
Practise calculations, reactions and core chemistry under timed MCQ conditions.
Can I study Pharmacy in English at Masaryk University?
Yes. Masaryk University's Faculty of Pharmacy lists Pharmacy as a five-year integrated English-taught programme leading to Master in Pharmacy.
How much is Masaryk Pharmacy tuition for 2026/2027?
The Faculty of Pharmacy page lists Pharmacy tuition at EUR 7,500 per year for the English-taught programme.
What is the Masaryk Pharmacy entrance exam?
The official page lists a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Each test has 40 questions, 40 minutes, no minus points, and the acceptance pass mark is 40 points from 80 total.
Does Masaryk Pharmacy include Physics in the entrance exam?
No. The Faculty of Pharmacy page lists Biology and Chemistry for Pharmacy. Physics belongs to the Faculty of Medicine entrance model for Medicine and Dentistry.
What are the 2026/2027 application deadlines?
The Faculty of Pharmacy page lists 31 May 2026 for non-EU residents and 31 July 2026 for EU residents, with September 2026 intake.
Is the Masaryk Pharmacy degree recognized in the EU?
The Faculty of Pharmacy page says the Master in Pharmacy degree is compliant with EU Directive 2005/36/ES and fully recognized in EU member countries.