Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc

Overview

The training for this profession provides a foundation not only in pharmacy, but also in related areas such as chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, and biology. This gives people who are interested in this profession the opportunity to pursue further studies and careers in these fields. Thanks to the multidisciplinary training, graduates can find employment in pharmaceutical research, the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical authorities, and the pharmaceutical trade throughout the European Union. The training also provides a broad basis in biomedical sciences, which is useful for other areas of healthcare.

Syllabus

• The first two years of training for pharmaceutical scientists focus on basic subjects like chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics. Theory and practical classes help students understand and apply these concepts.
• The next few years in your pharmacy education will be spent mostly on theoretical subjects with some practical training thrown in.
• In your third and fourth year, you'll get plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice through internships and other hands-on experience.