Master of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmazeutische Forschung
Freie Universität Berlin
Program Overview
Pharmaceutical Science is an interdisciplinary study programme that covers a broad variety of topics involved in the development and testing of medicinal products. This will give students an insight into pharmaceutical research that combines aspects of different natural sciences - mainly chemistry, biology and physics – with medicinal topics. Specific subjects of this programme include drug discovery and development, testing therapeutic compositions/formulations, investigating drug release systems and determination of drug effects. Throughout this programme, students learn to deal with complex and current interdisciplinary problems of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development by using scientific methods. The course of study will provide the students with the necessary knowledge, capabilities and methodology to engage in scientific work and to critically assess scientific findings in an independent and responsible way.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
2 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants whose higher education graduation certificate was not achieved at an educational institute where English was the language of study must demonstrate English language ability sufficient to meet the requirements of Level B2 of the Common European Framework for languages (CEFR). Applicants are free from proving ability in the German language.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The admission requirement for the Master’s programme is a German or comparable foreign higher education graduation certificate in pharmacy, food chemistry, medical chemistry, human biology, medicine, veterinary medicine or a related degree in the natural sciences with a standard study period of at least eight semesters or comprising of 240 credit points (CP). The equivalence of the presented proof for fulfilment of the admission requirements is decided by the Examination Committee of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy responsible for the Master’s programme.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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