Program Overview

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.

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.

Study content

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