YOUR BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS MASTER’S PROGRAM | PART-TIME
Do you hold a bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry or a related subject such as biochemistry and now want to develop your skills further? Are you already working in the industry and want to deepen or update your knowledge in bioanalytics and pharmaceutical analytics? This English-taught master’s degree focuses on chemical and analytical methods in pharmaceutical research and development. In this three-semester part-time study program, you will acquire theoretical and practical expertise in the analysis of pharmacologically active substances and biomolecules.
You can decide, depending on your academic background and professional experience, whether you want to study the master’s program for one year on a fast track, part-time in three semesters or choose the 2-year regular track and specialize more intensively on your professional goals. You can find more information about the regular track and fast track master’s program here:
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After completing the master’s degree in Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (M.Sc.) you have a wide range of career opportunities: With your strong practical skills, methodological expertise, and interdisciplinary competencies, you are e.g. equipped to work in international environments, contributing to innovative projects in both industrial and scientific settings. You can pursue a career both in Germany and internationally.
Many doors will be open to you with regard to your professional future. Potential industries and roles include:
- Research and development
- Quality assurance
- Product management
- Contract analysis
- Technical-scientific sales
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Diagnostic and clinical analysis
- Forensics
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Your study program in detail
The part-time master in Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (M.Sc.) provides you with comprehensive theoretical and practical expertise in the analysis of pharmacologically active substances and biomolecules. You will also acquire in-depth knowledge of related disciplines such as physics, biochemistry and biotechnology, and learn to plan, conduct and document research activities. Furthermore, you will be enabled to carry out independent scientific projects.
In the master´s program, you will acquire comprehensive and specialized knowledge in analytical chemistry, bioanalysis and quality assurance in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis, clinical analysis and forensics. You will be prepared for a variety of professional roles in international environments by combining theoretical content and practical applications. Topics in your study program include, among others:
- Bioanalysis and proteomics
- Advanced analysis methods incl. large molecule separation
- Forensic analysis
- Pharmaceutical analysis and drug discovery
- Applied Research Lab
In the part-time Master’s study program Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (M.Sc.), we offer practical teaching by lecturers who have professional experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and know the needs of the market. This Master’s program has a strong focus on application, and you will spend a great deal of time in our state-of-the-art laboratories. There, you will work independently on various projects and gain experience by working with modern analytical devices. The study program is rounded off by case studies and excursions to companies in the pharmaceutical and bioanalysis industry with integrated workshops. This helps you find not only a suitable topic but also potential corporate partners for your final Master’s thesis.
The program has an international feel from the outset and all content is taught in English, providing you with yet another advantage.
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Admission requirements
To be admitted to the part-time master’s study program Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (M.Sc.) at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, you need to fulfil the following requirements:
You need a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 credit points (or equivalent).
The final grade of your bachelor’s degree must be equivalent to a grade of 2.5 or better under the German university system. In the case of a lower grade point average, your aptitude for the study program can be demonstrated in a separate admissions interview or as part of an admissions test.
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related field of study (analytics, chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology)
- Competencies in practical laboratory experimentation
You are either a native speaker of English or can provide proof of 85 points in the TOEFL iBT test, an IELTS score of 6.0 points, or a Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with at least grade B.
Important: You can also be admitted if you have earned fewer than 240 credit points with your first professionally qualifying academic degree. How does this work? You have the opportunity to have academic and/or non-academic achievements (e.g. professional experience, further training, special commitment and/or certificates) recognized. This allows you to earn up to 30 credit points.
