Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies - Master

The course of study is aimed at

• Students of pharmacy with completed studies and the desire for scientific deepening or specialization. (Application before the 2nd state examination is possible if it is expected to be successfully completed by the start of the master's program).
• for students / graduates of a relevant B.Sc. program with biomedical/scientific content (e.g. chemistry, biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular medicine). Admission requirement is that the B.Sc. has been successfully completed by the start of the Master's program.
• International students / graduates of pharmacy or a biomedical/scientific subject with at least three years of standard period of study

The study program is admission-restricted. The study places are awarded according to the university's own selection procedure. In addition to the bachelor's grade, other criteria are taken into account in the formation of the ranking list (see selection statutes). 30 students are admitted per academic year.

Prerequisite for the study in the Master's program is a university degree in pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy or completed Second Section of the Pharmaceutical Examination) or with an equivalent subject orientation or an equivalent degree with at least the grade 2.5.

The language of study and examination is German and English. Formal proof of English proficiency is not required.

International applicants *without* a German-language university entrance qualification must provide evidence of German language proficiency in accordance with the university's matriculation regulations (see also information on proof of linguistic study ability / DSH language test).

This is a so-called "mono-master", i.e. the study is in one scientific subject.

The development, manufacture and application of pharmaceuticals is an economic field that is subject to increasing interdisciplinarity. In addition, the requirements in the individual subjects are constantly increasing due to the increase in knowledge. Through the in-depth training in the core pharmaceutical subjects you have selected, you will possess extensive, specialized technical knowledge. For example, you will have expertise in the field of drug discovery, based on modern chemical methods, but also usefully supplemented by knowledge of, for example, molecular design or bioanalytics. Modern target identification will be part of the method spectrum as well as knowledge of biopharmaceutical core processes or regulatory requirements. In-depth knowledge of drug form development and production will also enable you to much better meet the requirements for career entry in these areas. Due to the flexible course design, a high level of interdisciplinarity is also achieved within pharmacy.

By choosing modules from subjects outside pharmacy, such as computer science (for production), molecular biology (for drug development), or psychology (for marketing or patient application), great added value can be acquired for employment in the appropriate positions in the pharmaceutical industry.

In addition to the basic modules Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmacology, Toxocology and Clinical Pharmacy in the 1st year, you can choose in-depth modules in the 2nd year (e.g. Drug Discovery and Development, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Analytical Technologies or Pharmacy in Global Health). In the 4th semester you will complete your master thesis. Further information can be found on the website of the Master programm Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies.

Optional time abroad
You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure. 
Here you will find general information and advice on studying abroad. In addition, some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.

Das Masterstudium berechtigt nicht zum Erhalt der Approbation als Apothekerin/Apotheker.

In the winter semester 2023/24, approximately 800 students are enrolled for all degrees in pharmacy.

Das Modulhandbuch beschreibt die Ziele und den Aufbau eines Studiengangs. Sie finden im Modulhandbuch des Studiengangs M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies genauere Angaben zu Art und Umfang aller Module sowie deren Lehrveranstaltungen, Anforderungen und Prüfungen. Ein idealtypischer Studienverlaufsplan im Modulhandbuch hilft bei der Planung Ihres Studiums. Das Modulhandbuch und die Prüfungsordnung helfen Ihnen, die Rahmenbedingungen Ihres Studiums zu verstehen und die richtigen Module/Lehrveranstaltungen auszuwählen.

Die Studien- und Prüfungsordnung des M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies enthält rechtlich verbindliche Regelungen zu einem Studiengang. Darin ist unter anderem festgelegt, welche Module eines Studiengangs absolviert und welche Prüfungen abgelegt werden müssen, um den Studiengang erfolgreich abzuschließen. Die Studien- und Prüfungsordnung regelt auch, wie oft Prüfungen wiederholt werden können, welche Fristen für die Prüfungen eines Studiengangs gelten und wie die Abschlussnote berechnet wird. Die Prüfungsordnung und das Modulhandbuch helfen Ihnen, die Rahmenbedingungen Ihres Studiums zu verstehen und die richtigen Module/Lehrveranstaltungen auszuwählen.

Berufsmöglichkeiten bestehen in der pharmazeutischen Industrie, sowie in Forschung und Lehre. Das Studium kann durch eine Promotion zum Dr. rer. nat. ergänzt warden.

Advice and internships
The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.

Im Anschluss an den Master ist die Möglichkeit zur Promotion gegeben. Informationen zur Promotion finden Sie auf der Promotionsseite der Fakultät.

Hier finden Sie alle Informationen zur Ehemaligen-Vereinigung Alumni Tübingen.