Research results on students` content regarding the basic biochemistry course of the `Pharmacy` programme at Medical University Varna are presented based on a three year survey (from 2011/2012 up to 2013/2014 academic year). The respondents comprised 80% of all pharmacy students. The questionnaire involved evaluation of course content, appropriateness of available study materials, assessment of students` knowledge during the semester, as well as the final exam. The students evaluated the course content as being up-to-date (90% of the respondents) and a prerequisite for their future specialized training in pharmaceutical sciences (70%). Based on the student opinion from the survey a book with specialized study materials (a collection of theoretical and practical tasks and tests) was prepared and published. Furthermore, beginning from the current 2014/2015 academic year all lecture notes were uploaded online using the new Medical University of Varna e-learning platform Blackboard. Continuous assessment approach was adopted in addition to the final exam, as required by most of the students involved in the survey. In conclusion, the biochemistry teaching was optimized and adjusted to the specific requirements of the pharmacy students, thus contributing to a better education quality of the future professionals.
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