Pharmaceutical Medicine, M.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Wiesbaden, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Pharmaceutical Medicine M.Sc. (part-time) is a 1.5-year degree taught in English and designed for students who already hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and are working in the industry. It focuses on drug analysis and clinical studies, preparing you for roles in research, development, and regulatory affairs.
The program is based on internationally recognized standards and guidelines for pharmaceutical practice and the latest developments in drug approval and development. Teaching is organized to support working students, with classes scheduled weekly on Fridays and Saturdays along with additional language courses available during the week.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build practical understanding of pharmaceutical medicine with an emphasis on pharmacology and clinical development.
- Develop knowledge of evidence-based drug research and clinical trial methodology.
- Learn the ethical and scientific principles behind drug development and monitoring.
- Strengthen applied competencies in drug analysis and clinical studies.
- Focus on practical learning strategies connected to drug development, marketing, and authorisation.
- Work with joint modules that include economic evaluation of health interventions.
- Apply acquired knowledge to topics relevant to drug research, development, and testing.
- Prepare for professional work in areas connected to research, development, and regulatory affairs.
- Use part-time study structure to continue professional activity while finishing the programme.
Curriculum
60 CP master’s with all modules credited under ECTS/CP; each module is 5 CP and the master’s thesis plus disputation total 15 CP (part-time study).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Introduction to Pharmaceutical Medicine | ||
| Pharmacology and Clinical Development | ||||
| Evidence-Based Drug Research and Study Design | ||||
| Clinical Trials Methodology and Ethics | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Drug Analysis, Quality Assurance and Quality Management | ||
| Drug Development, Marketing and Authorisation | ||||
| Regulatory Affairs and Authorisation Management | ||||
| Clinical Study Management and Practical Project Work | ||||
| Semester 3 | Master Thesis and Disputation | Master's thesis and Disputation | ||
| Total | Compulsory modules plus Master Thesis and Disputation | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready knowledge for clinical research and study management roles in pharmaceutical environments.
- You build practical expertise aligned with drug safety and pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
- You develop capability for regulatory affairs and authorisation management work through programme-focused learning.
- You prepare for project and product management roles by learning how drug development connects to industry needs.
- You strengthen your profile for drug development and testing positions in biopharmaceutical companies through applied coursework.
Employability rate
For pharmaceutical medicine graduates in Germany, employability is typically around 84%, with an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting ongoing demand for trained professionals across clinical development and regulated pharmaceutical functions.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook when you target roles in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and drug safety where the programme’s skills are most directly used.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in medicine or a natural science from an accredited institution and have at least 240 credit points. |
| Relevant university qualification (foreign qualifications) | If you obtained your prior qualification outside Germany, the university will assess whether it is equivalent and meets the program-specific credit-point requirement. |
Language requirements
The Pharmaceutical Medicine (M.Sc.) program is taught in English, so international applicants must submit proof of English proficiency at least at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | |
| Registration fee | EUR 0 / one time |
Proof of financial resources
You must ensure you can cover your study and living costs in Germany. The type and amount of financial proof required for your visa process is described by official German guidance (for example blocked account requirements and other acceptable alternatives).
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) or another officially accepted form of proof of financial resources for the Germany study visa process
- Other accepted evidence of financial support may include proof of scholarship or other recognized forms of funding, depending on your visa application situation
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility requirements and language proof
Check that your bachelor’s degree meets the program-specific subject focus and the minimum 240 credit points requirement for international applicants educated abroad. Confirm you can provide English proficiency at least B2 level, using one of the officially accepted tests. If you are unsure about equivalence of your foreign qualification, contact the university’s study advice team for guidance before applying.
Prepare and submit your online application
Submit your application through the university’s official application process during the open application period, which is possible all year round. Complete the required fields and upload your documents in the requested format. Ensure your bachelor’s degree documents and English language proof are included so admissions can assess eligibility.
If selected, complete further admission steps
After your submitted documents are reviewed, the university will proceed with the next stage of the admission process. For some applicants, the university may ask for additional information or clarifications during document checks. Follow any instructions you receive from the admissions team promptly to avoid delays.
Receive admission documents and proceed with enrollment and visa steps
If admitted, you will receive the official documents required to proceed with enrollment. For visa application, prepare financial proof and supporting documents according to German immigration guidance and the university instructions provided for admitted students. Plan timelines early, since visa processing can take time for non-EU/international applicants.