Pharmacy (Master)

The master’s programme in Pharmacy equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the development, production, quality assurance, composition, preparation and storage, biological effects and interactions of pharmaceutical substances/drugs, as well as their safe use. Graduates are qualified to carry out academic research projects independently (including planning and implementation). They are able to integrate scientific methods and findings from the area of pharmaceutical sciences and of related scientific disciplines, and transfer and apply them to other issues. In particular, graduates of this master’s programme have the necessary knowledge and competences to inform, educate and counsel patients and doctors on all relevant pharmaceutical aspects.

Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of 14 compulsory modules on the following subject areas:  (Bio)pharmaceuticals with effect on metabolic disorders and impaired organ and system functions; anti-infectives, anti-neoplastics and (bio)pharmaceuticals with effect on the immune system; development of magistral formulae; (bio)pharmaceuticals with effect on the cardiovascular system; (bio)pharmaceuticals with effect on the nervous system; pharmaceutical technology and biopharmaceutics for master’s students; selected topics of pharmaceutical technology and biopharmaceutics; quality control of herbal medicinal products; medication therapy management and public health; evidence-based pharmacy; clinical pharmacy and pharmacoepidemiology; law for pharmacists; selected topics of pharmaceutical research; additional qualifications and scientific specialisation. In addition, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.