In the context of a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical market and the introduction of innovative medicinal products, there is an increasing need for training specialists with comprehensive knowledge of the life cycle of medicinal products and the mechanisms of their circulation. Pharmacology is the core discipline that provides students with fundamental knowledge about drugs; however, it is not possible to cover all aspects related to the circulation of medicinal products within a single discipline. In order to improve the quality of student training in pharmacology, the course "Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science" was introduced into the educational program for General Medicine at Omsk State Medical University. The course is aimed at developing students' basic understanding of the nomenclature and properties of medicinal substances, principles of their classification, as well as drug development and quality control.

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of the course "Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science" as a propaedeutic module preceding the study of pharmacology.

Materials and Methods. An anonymous survey was conducted among third-year medical students (n = 40) who had previously completed the course. The questionnaire included sections aimed at assessing the practical usefulness of the course in studying pharmacology. The effectiveness indicator was the integral usefulness score.

Results. According to the study results, the integral usefulness score of the course was 6.5 ± 2.7; 50% of students rated it as "highly useful", and 25% as "moderately useful". Additionally, 70% of respondents reported actively applying the acquired knowledge while studying pharmacology.

Discussion. The obtained data indicate the practical significance of introducing the course "Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science" as a mandatory component of the educational program. Its implementation contributes to the standardization of students' baseline knowledge, the development of устойчивых interdisciplinary links, and increased efficiency in further pharmacology studies.

Conclusion. Thus, the course "Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science" can be reasonably considered an effective propaedeutic module with proven practical significance for mastering pharmacology, ensuring standardization of baseline training and improving the effectiveness of clinically oriented education.