Pharmacy

Celebrating the End of an Academic Journey: 5th Grade Pharmacy Students’ Farewell Ceremony

The end of the academic year is a momentous occasion, and the Faculty of Pharmacy at LUIC had the pleasure of commemorating the 5th grade faculty students as they achieved this significant milestone on June 13th, 2024. The ceremony, which was organised by the Dean of Students, was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students over the past five years.

The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Head of the Pharmacy Department, and Dean of Students, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulsamad Salahuddin, delivered an inspiring speech. Dr. Salahuddin conveyed his sincere congratulations to the students in his address, recognising their exceptional academic accomplishments and dedication throughout their academic journey. He also emphasised the diverse activities and projects that the students had completed, which not only improved their education but also facilitated their professional development.

The ceremony concluded with a contemplation of the students’ shared journey, which highlighted their achievements and the significant milestones they had reached. Each experience has been instrumental in the development of the competent and compassionate chemists they are today, from rigorous coursework and practical training to community service and research projects. The Dean of Students coordinator delivered the final speech, which served as a final infusion of motivation and encouragement to the event.

The celebration continued with a delightful lunch and desserts following the speeches, providing students with an opportunity to relax, reflect, and enjoy the company of their peers and faculty members. It was a festive event, characterised by friendship and joy, that signified the conclusion of one chapter and the commencement of another. The power of partnership in cultivating a supportive and enriching educational environment was exemplified by this event.

. Our faculty successfully continues both education and research activities with its competent and strong academic staff from 3 departments and 11 departments affiliated to these departments and its sufficient infrastructure. In addition to the Student and Research Laboratories of the Departments, 3 Central Laboratories, which are under the responsibility of the Dean’s Office, conduct both research and analysis studies. These analyses also provide services to other official and private institutions and organizations. In addition to the hobby rooms in our faculty, there is also a well-equipped library and computer laboratory. The hobby rooms are at the service of both students and staff. Experimental animals are raised for scientific research in the experimental animal unit. In addition to the museum pharmacy, device and drug museums, there are also 3 conference halls. Our faculty’s undergraduate students benefit from education and internship opportunities in important European countries with more than 20 Erasmus agreements. Our faculty, which is student-friendly with its central location, physical structure and social facilities, continues to train the well-equipped pharmacists of the future with 61 years of experience.

The second educational institution in our country that provides pharmacy education, but the first faculty of pharmacy,  Faculty of Pharmacy, was established on December 16, 2008 and started education and training in academic year. It has 3 amphitheaters with a capacity of 160 people and 12 classrooms with a total capacity of 989 people in its buildings with a closed area of 23,000 m2 consisting of two blocks. Undergraduate pharmacy education is 5 years. In addition to Turkish education, an English undergraduate program has also been started since the 2015-2016 academic year and currently, pharmacy education is provided in two languages.