International Programmes 2024/2025

Pharmaceutical Medicine (MSc) Pharmaceutical Medicine (MSc)

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences • Wiesbaden

Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All courses are held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

Applications are possible all year round.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
3,900 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

650 EUR per month + 70 EUR per month (non-EU)

250 EUR registration fee

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Dive into the innovative world of pharmaceuticals with our Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Medicine! Designed for part-time students, this programme offers a multidisciplinary approach, connecting you with industry experts to deepen your understanding of drug development, regulation and commercialisation. With a unique blend of scientific and practical application, you'll be equipped to advance your career and contribute to the creation of new, safer medications.

Course organisation

The curriculum covers the entire pharmaceutical value chain, fostering interdisciplinary comprehension through subjects like health economics, clinical trials, and biopharmaceuticals. It emphasises the information flow across the drug development phases, and helps to develop a better understanding in the various competencies needed in the pharmaceutical landscape. By engaging in research projects, you'll grow skills essential in pharmaceutical sciences and related industries.

These are just a few of lots of topics that you'll encounter during your studies:

  • General Introduction to the Health System
  • International Health Systems and Market Access
  • Drug Discovery and Development
  • Biopharmaceuticals and -technology
  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
  • Clinical Trials
  • Strategies and Managing Clinical Trials
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Drug Development
  • Clinical Systems and Data Management
  • Biostatistics
  • Drug Safety
  • Health Economics
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
3,900 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

650 EUR per month + 70 EUR per month (non-EU)

250 EUR registration fee

Semester contribution

Included in the tuition fees

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

For admission to the Master's programme in Pharmaceutical Medicine at Hochschule Fresenius, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree: Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in medicine or a natural science with at least 240 credit points from an accredited institution.
  • Language proficiency: Proficiency in English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is mandatory, with appropriate documentation required.
  • Those with over a year's professional experience in the pharmaceutical sector may be eligible for a 30 credit point credit. Please get in touch with us for more details.

 

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills (level B2 – CEFR) through one of the following methods:

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points internet-based)
  • IELTS (minimum 6.5)
  • minimum 60 ECTS from an English-taught Bachelor's programme
Application deadline

Applications are possible all year round.

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Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Our academic assistants support students concerning all academic issues and organisational questions about their study programmes.

Our International Services helps students organise their time abroad, whether it is a whole semester or just a few weeks.

Alumni & Corporate Relations offers our students many opportunities to improve their own career profile, to get in contact with business partners and alumni and supports them with finding an internship or a job.

The Competence Center Languages offers different language courses that our students can attend at no charge. For international students, we offer German courses.

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

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Hochschule Fresenius blends tradition with innovation. Digital transformation, demographic change or skills shortages: we know what makes people, societies and economies tick. We are constantly developing our study programmes to train the next generation of specialists and managers. Join us and help shape the future with your specialist skills, creativity, agility and empathy.

Reasons to study here: 

  • Total flexibility when choosing your location and mode of study in Germany and our integrated semesters abroad.
  • Teaching is practical: Most of our lecturers work in their area of specialisation. Courses often also feature guest lecturers to relate theory to practice.
  • Personal attention: The group size has a maximum of 25 students. Our staff and lecturers will be happy to help you at all times.

Education

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private universities in Germany. It is state-recognised and has an academic and educational tradition stretching back about 170 years. The International Business School is a school of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Its English-taught programmes attract international students and offer globally-oriented students an international dimension in higher education. The resulting study groups provide exciting possibilities for students to build bridges across cultures at the start of their academic careers.

Accreditation

Hochschule Fresenius offers the highest quality of education. We received institutional accreditation by The German Council of Science and Humanities in 2016 and have maintained the system accreditation since 2015. All study programmes passed the internal quality assurance, are fully accredited and state-recognised.

University location

Enjoy the feel-good atmosphere of the Hessian state capital. Wiesbaden offers ideal conditions for the successful completion of your Bachelor's or Master's studies. The city is characterised by a high quality of life, and it also offers an exciting corporate structure. At our new campus in Wiesbaden, you will study in modern buildings and in a central location on Moritzstraße. A pleasant environment for your studies is thus guaranteed.

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