Motivation of pharmacist students at a higher education institution

In the modern world, pharmacy education plays an integral role in shaping future professional careers. Understanding the interests of students who have chosen a path in pharmacy becomes a key factor in providing quality pharmaceutical care in the future. This study aims to analyze the motivational factors influencing the choice of this profession and to study the dynamics of engagement at different stages of study.
Materials and methods. To achieve the set research goal, a sociological survey was conducted. The objects of the study were pharmacist students from 1st to 5th courses of the specialty «Pharmacy» of the NAO «Medical University of Karaganda».
The results of the study revealed that the most important motivations for choosing this specialty are the prestige of the profession, obtaining a diploma and the desire to benefit people. However, it is worth noting that students' interests can change at different stages of study. First-year students show more interest in acquiring knowledge, while senior students are more inclined to master the profession. The practical significance of this study is that the level of motivation of students has a direct impact on their professional training and ability to provide quality pharmaceutical services in the future.
Conclusions. The findings provide valuable information for further research and practical application in the field of pharmacy education. This contributes to a better understanding of student motivation and the adaptation of educational programs to their individual needs, providing better training for future pharmacists.

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