Overview

Pharmaceutical Research from Freie Universität Berlin is the only university in Germany offering the master’s program in pharmaceutical research.

Quick Facts:

This will give students an insight into pharmaceutical research that combines aspects of different natural sciences - mainly chemistry, biology and physics – with medicinal topics. Specific subjects of this program include drug discovery and development, testing therapeutic compositions/formulations, investigating drug release systems, and determination of drug effects.

Throughout this program, students learn to deal with complex and current interdisciplinary problems of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development by using scientific methods.

Under excellent scientific conditions the master’s program prepares students for research and development activities in the pharmaceutical industry or in scientific institutions.

Careers

The master’s program will provide graduates with deepened scientific knowledge and skills, thus laying the foundation for a career in pharmaceutical research and preparing them for further studies such as a PhD thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Data Science

Medicine

Pharmacy

Pharmacology

Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 9 other Masters in Pharmacy in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate German degree or an equivalent foreign degree in pharmaceutical sciences, food chemistry, medicinal chemistry, human biology, veterinary medicine, medicine or in a related natural sciences subject with a standard period of study of at least eight semesters or 240 credit points.

Proof of language skills in English (level B2 CEFR) or equivalent level of knowledge corresponding to 6 years of high school English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 358,80€.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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