Dear Students,

Rapid advances in science and technology are transforming every profession, and pharmacy is among the fields undergoing the most profound change. Alongside traditional pharmacy practice, innovative, interdisciplinary areas—such as artificial intelligence, digital health, biotechnology, and nanotechnology—are redefining the role of the modern pharmacist. As indispensable members of the healthcare system, pharmacists are now expected not only to dispense medications but also to analyze data, support personalized therapies, and contribute to innovation and decision-making.

Biruni University, guided by its dynamic and forward-thinking vision, places strong emphasis on modern, science-based education. In line with this vision, our rapidly developing campus has been equipped with new academic buildings, classrooms, and state-of-the-art laboratories, creating an inspiring, technologically advanced learning environment for students.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has accredited and developed a renewed educational program aligned with international quality standards and shaped by the profession’s evolving needs. We aim to graduate pharmacists who are highly competent in both emerging and core areas, including new and generic drug development, pharmacokinetics, molecular modeling, structure–activity relationships, biotechnological and nanotechnological drugs, clinical pharmacy, traditional herbal products, and—most importantly—robotics and artificial intelligence applications in pharmacy.

These include AI-supported drug discovery and design, data-driven optimization of pharmacotherapy, intelligent manufacturing systems, quantum dots and related technologies, and decision-support tools for clinical practice. Beyond scientific knowledge, we seek to educate pharmacists who are fast, accurate decision-makers, effective communicators, educators, managers, lifelong learners, leaders, and researchers—professionals who can adapt to technological change and actively contribute to advancing public health. To support this vision, comprehensive and innovative theoretical and practical course plans have been developed.

As a world-first initiative, the Biruni University Faculty of Pharmacy has introduced the “Air and Space Pharmacy” course into its curriculum, underscoring our commitment to pioneering education and future-oriented pharmaceutical sciences. By emphasizing strong university–industry collaboration, our faculty encourages students to pursue industrial internships, research projects, and innovation-focused activities, and to engage with leading professionals from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies. Our experienced academic staff, supported by extensive international collaborations, provide a rich environment for education and research.

We seek motivated, curious, and hardworking students who aspire to make a meaningful difference in their profession and society. Students contribute to faculty-led scientific projects through scholarship-supported research, gaining firsthand experience in how advanced science and emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence—are translated into real-world pharmaceutical applications.

We also place great importance on maintaining strong connections with our graduates through alumni–student meetings and post-graduation events. Learning and innovation do not end at graduation. We look forward to continuing this journey together—advancing education and training, contributing to our country and profession, exploring new knowledge, developing innovative projects, and sharing the lasting satisfaction of success.

We are proud to shape the future of pharmacy together with you.

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. İsmail Tuncer Değim
Dean