English

All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. NB! Note that this programme requires English proficiency at C1 level. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/en/english-language-requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please upload the final version of the motivation letter before submitting the application. It can not be edited after the application is submitted.

Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 4600 characters with spaces) based on the following points:

1. Describe briefly your previous education and work experience and explain how will it help you to be successful in this master´s programme. Explain how is your educational and professional background related to clinical pharmacy.
2. Why are you interested in this master´s programme?
3. Please explain how do you see your role in your future work position after graduating from this programme and what is your personal motivation for studying the clinical pharmacy?
4. How do you plan to use the skills obtained from this programme in your future career?
5. Please explain your current ideas about the research topic to be focused on during the master’s studies*

*The topic described in the motivation letter is not binding and may change during the study programme.

Evaluation criteria:
- a good fit between the applicant’s goals and the programme (50 points)
- analytical and argumentation skills (30 points)
- fluency and accuracy of written English (20 points)

The maximum score for motivation letter is 100 points and the result is positive only if the applicant gains 51 points or more.

Admission to the masters’ programme is dependent on success in an Entrance Interview (25%) combined with a strong motivation letter (75%).

Entrance interview:

The purpose of the entrance interview is to determine the candidate’s:

- motivation to study in the chosen field and ability to self-analyze;
- motivation to learn independently – including online learning and masters’ thesis;
- critical thinking, reasoning and analysis skills;
- understanding of the nature of teamwork and readiness for teamwork;
- self-expression skills and English language skills.

The structure of the entrance interview:
- introduction of the interviewee and members of the interview panel (1-2 min);
- questions from the members of the panel to evaluate the motivation, abilities and
readiness of the candidate for the challenges of the degree course (8-9 min);

The topic of th entrance interview:
Motivation to study in the chosen field and the motivation regarding the chosen specialization and university.

Evaluation:
- motivation to study in the chosen field and the ability to self-analyze (50 points)
- motivation to learn independently – including online learning and masters’ thesis (20 points)
- critical thinking, reasoning and analysis skills (10 points)
- understanding of the nature of teamwork and readiness for teamwork (10 points)
- self-expression skills and English language skills (20 points)

Grading scheme: – each member of the panel evaluates the candidate during the interview on the basis of the five criteria.
- the overall grade is the average of the scores of the members of the interview panel.
- the maximum score for interview is 100 points and the result is positive only if the applicant gains 51 points or more

The entrance interviews will be held online on 27-29.04.22, exact appointments will be fixed with each applicant in early April.