DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FOR RESEARCH COMPETENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Modern pharmaceutical education increasingly focuses on developing students’ capacity for scientific inquiry, critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making. The formation of research competence requires targeted pedagogical support and a reliable assessment system. The aim of this study is to analyse and typologize the main diagnostic tools relevant for assessing the research competence of future Master’s students in pharmacy.The article systematizes diagnostic tools for assessing research competence, including both quantitative methods (testing, questionnaires, surveys) and qualitative approaches (structured observation, case method, portfolio). It outlines the possibilities of assessing different levels of research skills and abilities using various pedagogical methods.It is established that effective diagnostics of research competence in pharmaceutical education requires a holistic, multidimensional approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative assessment methods and considers the specific features of each component of research competence. Attention is given to the adaptation of these methods to the specific context of pharmaceutical education, taking into account the practice-oriented nature of training and the diversity of educational formats. The proposed typology of diagnostic tools facilitates the effective alignment of assessment methods with educational goals and expected learning outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible evaluation of the level of research competence development. Prospects for further research involve the development of standardized tools for assessing individual components of research competence in pharmaceutical education, as well as experimental verification of their validity, reliability and practical applicability in the educational process.