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BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences combines natural sciences and medicine to research new drugs, produce pharmaceuticals and ensure quality, preparing students to shape the future of drug development. Students first build a foundation in natural sciences—chemistry, biology, and physics—and medical subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Later semesters introduce current research topics and specialised subjects like pharmaceutical quality assurance, biopharmacy, and bioinformatics.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The field of pharmacy offers exciting prospects, particularly in research and industry. Those who are less interested in everyday pharmacy work and more enthusiastic about scientific issues and laboratory work can lay the foundation for a research-oriented career with a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences.

Career pathways

The Bachelor's programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences opens up a wide range of opportunities in research and industry. Graduates are qualified for positions in the pharmaceutical industry, for example in drug development, quality assurance or regulatory affairs, as well as in analytical laboratories or in the field of drug-related administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Restricted admission (30 places) Selection procedure Average grade in the German higher education entrance qualification and, where applicable, extracurricular activities Germans and EU citizens: 90% of study spaces are granted in a selection procedure and 10% after a waiting period. Language requirements: German C1. Application period: 1 June – 15 July.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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