YOUR BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS MASTER’S PROGRAM
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? This English-taught master’s degree focuses on chemical and analytical methods in pharmaceutical research and development. In this four-semester study program, you will acquire theoretical and practical expertise in the analysis of pharmacologically active substances and biomolecules.
You can tailor your program according to your specific interests. In addition, depending on your academic background and professional experience, you can decide whether you want to study in four semesters and specialize intensively for your professional goals, graduate after one year in a fast track, or study part-time in three semesters. You can find more information about the fast track and part-time master’s program here:
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After your graduation 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.
After completing your master´s degree, many doors will be open to you with regard to your professional future. Potential industries and roles include:
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.
- Research and development
- Quality assurance
- Product management
- Contract analysis
- Technical-scientific sales
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Diagnostic and clinical analysis
- Forensics
In the 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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Your study program in detail
The 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:
- Analysis of biomolecules
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Clinical and biochemical analysis
- Methods of structural analysis
- Analytical Data Science II and pharmacophore models
- Lab course on forensics, food and pharmaceutical analysis
- Advanced analysis methods incl. large molecule separation
- Pharmaceutical analysis and drug discovery
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Admission requirements
To be admitted to the 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 180 credit points or an equivalent qualification in a chemistry-related field of study (e.g. analytical chemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology).
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.
