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The Faculty of Pharmacy at the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is a prestigious educational institution dedicated to training specialists in the pharmaceutical field. With a rich history and a strong tradition in research and education, this faculty offers outstanding opportunities for those passionate about pharmaceutical sciences.
Modern laboratories are equipped according to European standards, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting. Hands-on experience in these laboratories contributes to the development of essential practical skills for a future pharmacist.
The faculty supports research activities, offering students opportunities to participate in innovative projects and contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical science. This aspect allows students to stay updated with new discoveries and develop critical thinking and research skills.
The Faculty of Pharmacy offers a rich and up-to-date curriculum that covers a wide range of subjects, including pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, and pharmaceutical management. This ensures that students receive a comprehensive education, preparing them for the challenges of the pharmaceutical industry.
Students benefit from opportunities to engage in community projects and participate in practical internships at pharmacies and medical institutions. These experiences provide practical insights into the pharmaceutical profession and help build interpersonal and counseling skills.
The faculty has a dedicated teaching staff, consisting of experts in various fields of pharmacy. The professors serve not only as academic mentors but also as sources of inspiration, encouraging students' passion and commitment to the pharmaceutical field.
The university fosters collaborations with domestic and international institutions, giving students access to extensive networks and opportunities for academic exchanges. These connections can open new horizons and provide international perspectives on the pharmaceutical profession.
Graduates of the Faculty of Pharmacy at UMF "Carol Davila" enjoy attractive professional prospects in various fields, including community pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, research, and regulation. Their comprehensive training makes these graduates highly sought after in the job market.
If you are passionate about chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and have a desire to contribute to public health, and if innovative research in drug development and technology interests you, we invite you to enroll in Pharmacy! We offer the prospect of a professional career in a field that directly impacts the quality of life.
The Faculty of Pharmacy at UMF "Carol Davila" provides students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical opportunities and valuable connections in the pharmaceutical field, preparing them to become well-trained professionals who are engaged in the ongoing development of this dynamic field.
Brief history of the Faculty of Pharmacy
1853
Carol Davila laid the foundations of medical-pharmaceutical education in Romania. A military doctor since 1854, he began reorganizing the Army Hospital, which was operating in the former Mihai Vodă Monastery in Bucharest; he established a military pharmacy.
1858
On August 16, through Office No. 1092, the establishment of the "National School of Medicine and Pharmacy" was approved. The purpose of this school, according to the Regulations, was to train health officers and pharmacists for the health services of the army, hospitals, and districts, as well as veterinarians. The diplomas and titles awarded by the school were those of health officers, masters in pharmacy, and veterinarians.
1860
Davila advocated for the school in Bucharest to serve both principalities and proposed transforming the pharmacy class into an independent school and creating a veterinary school. The first independent curriculum for the pharmacy school included subjects like botany, pharmacognosy, zoology, pharmacology, and Latin.
1862
The National School of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine was restructured to include distinct programs for medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.
1869
The School of Pharmacy was established as part of the new Faculty of Medicine, thanks to efforts by Nicolae Kretzulescu and Carol Davila.
1883
The Official Gazette No. 150/11 Oct. 1883 confirmed that the School of Pharmacy in Bucharest granted titles of "Pharmacist Class I" and "Assistant in Pharmacy Class II."
1898
Under Stefan Minovici's contribution, pharmacy education became part of the university system, and graduates earned the academic title of "Pharmacist." The Doctorate in Pharmacy was also introduced.
1901
A new building for the pharmacy school was inaugurated on Independence Boulevard, completed in 1903, featuring some laboratories.
1911
The Higher Education Act detailed that the pharmacy department would issue bachelor's and doctorate diplomas.
1914
The Faculty of Medicine's Council called for the separation of pharmaceutical education from medical education. However, the creation of the Faculty of Pharmacy was delayed until after World War I.
1923
Pharmaceutical education was officially separated from the Faculty of Medicine with the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmacy, which had four fundamental departments and nine conferences.
1924
The pharmacy curriculum included three years of academic studies and two years of practical training in pharmacies, later revised to four years of study and one year of practice.
1934
The number of departments expanded to six, adding subjects such as biological chemistry, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacology.
1941-1942
Pharmaceutical education spans a period of 6 years and is structured as follows: one year of practical training in pharmacy, the first and second years of study at the faculty, the third year of practical training in pharmacy, and the fourth and fifth years of study at the faculty.
1942
The number of departments increased to nine, introducing new subjects like Galenic Pharmacy, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Industry.
1948-1949
The Medico-Pharmaceutical Institute in Bucharest included the Faculty of Pharmacy, with two sections: "Recepture" (three years of study and one year of practice) and "Pharmaceutical Sciences" (four years of study and one year of practice).
1952
A new curriculum synthesized the experience of university-level pharmaceutical education.
1976
The faculty moved to its current location on Traian Vuia Street, and the number of departments increased to 18.
1986
For a short period, the Faculty of Pharmacy merged with the Faculty of Dentistry to form a hybrid entity.
1989
The Faculty of Pharmacy regained its independent status within UMF "Carol Davila."
Prezent
The curriculum has evolved with new courses such as Informatics, Pharmaceutical Propedeutics, Bio-pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathology, Medical Emergencies, Mathematics and Biostatistics, Analytical Chemistry, Physical-Chemical Methods of Analysis, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Phytotherapy, Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
Leadership Timeline
- 1923-1925: Prof. Ștefan Minovici
- 1925-1927: Prof. Mihail Georgescu
- 1927-1931: Prof. Nicolae T. Deleanu
- 1931-1936: Prof. Ion Vintilescu
- 1936-1938: Prof. Theodor Solacolu
- 1938-1941: Prof. Gheorghe P. Pamfil
- 1941-1944: Prof. Ion Vintilescu
- 1944-1946: Prof. Constantin Bordeianu
- 1946-1956: Prof. Ioan Gh. Popescu
- 1956-1961: Prof. Nicolae Ioanid
- 1961-1968: Prof. Gheorghe Ciogolea
- 1968: Prof. Dumitru Ștefănescu (May 1 – Oct 10)
- 1968-1972: Prof. Constantinescu Grigore
- 1972-1981 and 1990 (Feb 15 - Sept 30): Prof. Dumitru Dobrescu
- 1981-1990: Prof. Matilda Rosetti-Colțoiu
- 1990-1996: Prof. Ștefan-Aurel Moisescu
- 1996-2004: Prof. Dumitru Lupuleasa
- 2004-2008: Prof. Constantin Mircioiu
- 2008-2015: Prof. Dumitru Lupuleasa
- 2015-2016: Prof. Adrian Andrieș
- 2016-present: Prof. Doina Drăgănescu
Present
Management
Professor, MD, PhD Ancuceanu Robert
VICE-DEAN OF UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER'S EDUCATION STUDIES
E-mail: robert.ancuceanu@umfcd.ro
Professor, MD, PhD Pahonțu Elena Mihaela
VICE-DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
E-mail: elena.pahontu@umfcd.ro
Professor, MD, PhD Tăerel Adriana-Elena
VICE-DEAN FOR EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
E-mail: adriana.taerel@umfcd.ro
Associate Professor, MD, PhD Udeanu Denisa Ioana
VICE-DEAN OF SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
E-mail: denisa.udeanu@umfcd.ro
Professor, MD, PhD Saramet Gabriel
VICE-DEAN OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
E-mail: gabriel.saramet@umfcd.ro
Faculty of Pharmacy
Contact
Faculty of Pharmacy
Adresă
6 Traian Vuia Street , District 2, Bucharest, Romania
59 Calea Plevnei, District 1, Bucharest, Romania - Secretariat Facuty of Pharmacy
Phone
Telephone no: 021/318.07.50 - Secretariat Faculty of Pharmacy
Telephone exchange no: 021/318.07.46
Telephone exchange no: 021/318.07.47
Telephone exchange no: 021/318.07.48
decanat.farmacie@umfcd.ro
nicoleta.tabacaru@umfcd.ro (Chief Faculty Secretary)
Contact
Dionisie Lupu No. 37 Street, District 2, Bucharest, Romania
Phone:
+4021 3180719
+4021 3180721
+4021 3180722
E-mail: rectorat@umfcd.ro
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