Pharmaceutical Medicine, Master of Science

Part-time program @ Charlotte Fresenius University 

👉 The Master's programme Pharmaceutical Medicine (M.Sc.) at the Charlotte Fresenius University is designed to provide working professionals with a solid education in pharmaceutical medicine. Over three semesters, the programme imparts in-depth knowledge of drug safety, development and approval, complemented by an international perspective and flexible learning structures. Particularly suitable for graduates in the life sciences aiming for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, the programme offers a challenging and practice-oriented curriculum with various specialization options. Instruction is in English at the Wiesbaden campus, the university's founding location.

At a Glance

🏫 University Charlotte Fresenius University, University based in Idstein
The Charlotte Fresenius Hochschule is a private, state-recognized university of equal standing with a university. The sponsoring company of CFH is Hochschule Fresenius gemeinnützige GmbH, one of the largest private presence universities in Germany. With its foundation in 2021, the university offers an NC-free Bachelor of Science in Psychology, which takes into account all the requirements of the Law on the Reform of Psychotherapist Training and the Approbation Regulations for Psychotherapists.
🎓 Field of Study Health SciencesMedicine
📜 Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
⏳ Duration 3 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 60 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction English
📖 Course contents Introduction to Pharmaceutical Medicine, Principles of Drug Development, Biostatistics and Study Design, Drug Analysis and Quality Assurance, Academic Writing: Research Methodologies and Scientific Communication, Career Prep I: Professional Development and Networking Skills, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmacovigilance and Risk Assessment, Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Advanced Biostatistics, Research Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Practical Project in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Drug Safety and Efficacy Evaluation, Ethical and Compliance Issues in Clinical Research, Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics, Advanced Topics in Drug Development, Regulatory Frameworks and Global Health Regulations, Clinical Research Methodologies, Master’s Thesis
📚 Electives Clinical Research and Study Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Project Management in Pharmaceutical Development
📍 Location Wiesbaden
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 650 € monthly
from 11700 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.charlotte-fresenius-uni.de
  • no numerus clausus, no admission restrictions
  • part-time study at CFH Campus Wiesbaden
  • intensive master's program in small learning groups
  • exciting specializations, such as Clinical Research and Study Management or Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

Admission Requirements

With your Master's in Pharmaceutical Medicine, you can work, for example, in clinical research, drug safety, or project management in the pharmaceutical industry.

Prerequisite for admission to this programme is a completed bachelor's degree in pharmacy, medicine, or biosciences such as chemistry and biology.

In addition, your bachelor's degree must comprise at least 240 credit points.

Since the programme is taught in English, proof of English proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.

By the way: All applicants go through a university-specific selection process. Our study advisory service will inform you in detail about requirements and admission procedures.

Study Contents and Specializations

The Master's programme in Pharmaceutical Medicine (M.Sc.) at Charlotte Fresenius University offers a 3-semester part-time study programme that provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the field of pharmaceutical medicine. The programme prepares students for responsible specialist and leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry and includes practical modules, an international focus, and interdisciplinary learning strategies.

The programme is aligned with international standards and development guidelines and takes place weekly on Friday afternoons and every two weeks on Saturdays, making it easier to balance with professional activities.

The study plan includes the following modules:

  • 1st Semester: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Medicine, Principles of Drug Development, Biostatistics and Study Design, Drug Analysis and Quality Assurance, Academic Writing: Research Methodologies and Scientific Communication, Career Prep I: Professional Development and Networking Skills
  • 2nd Semester: Clinical Trials Management, Pharmacovigilance and Risk Assessment, Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Advanced Biostatistics, Research Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Practical Project in Pharmaceutical Medicine
  • 3rd Semester: Drug Safety and Efficacy Evaluation, Ethical and Compliance Issues in Clinical Research, Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics, Advanced Topics in Drug Development, Specialization I
  • 4th Semester: Regulatory Frameworks and Global Health Regulations, Clinical Research Methodologies, Specialization II, Master’s Thesis

During the course of the programme, you will deepen your studies with two of four exciting specializations, such as in Clinical Research and Study Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, or Project Management in Pharmaceutical Development.

Subsequently, career opportunities lie in areas such as clinical research, drug safety, regulatory affairs, and project management in the pharmaceutical industry.

Your Study Location: Wiesbaden

The Master's in Pharmaceutical Medicine is offered by Charlotte Fresenius University at its campus in Wiesbaden.

Wiesbaden: In Wiesbaden, the state capital of Hesse, Fresenius University has its roots, as Carl Remigius Fresenius founded his Chemical Laboratory there in 1848. The city not only offers numerous historical sights but also an interesting corporate structure with many medium-sized companies, service providers, agencies, and a vibrant start-up scene. You can find Fresenius University with its 30 modern lecture halls, university library, and canteen at Moritzstr. 17a.

Campus of the university at Moritzstrasse in Wiesbaden

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