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Pharmacy

Master’s programme

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Deadline for the study year 2024/25: 15 July 2024 (6 pm)

Faculty of Natural Science

University degree

Magister/Magistra of Pharmacology „Mag. pharm.”

ECTS

120

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Pharmacist or researcher? Discover your possibilities!

What makes the master’s programme in Pharmacy unique is the comprehensive education it provides in the research and development of pharmaceuticals as well as in applied research in the pharmaceutical industry. Completing the programme will entitle you to work, for example, as a pharmacist.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

A wide-ranging interest in the natural sciences is most important as the study programme covers various disciplines in this field. Right at the start, think about whether you would rather work in research and development or in a pharmacy so that you can specialise accordingly. You also need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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Note on registration

Admission to the master’s programme in Pharmacy is selective for anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz.

It is recommended to begin in the winter semester, since the range of courses is limited in the summer.

Admission process

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About the study programme

Pharmacy at the University of Graz

The master’s programme is centred around expanding your knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacognosy (biogenic drugs), pharmaceutical technology (drug manufacture and personalised medicine) and pharmaceutical chemistry (synthetic drugs and antibiotics). These areas of expertise are supplemented by the various elective courses on offer.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme, you will be able to work in various sectors. These include a career as a pharmacist as well as jobs in clinical pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry and research, teaching and research in (non-)university institutions, in testing institutions (forensic analysis, environmental protection, analysis of addictive substances, etc.), in health authorities, schools and specialist publishers and in pharmaceutical wholesale.

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Exciting options for specialisation

A range of options to choose from and topics to research across the four fields of the pharmaceutical sciences

Studying in Graz

Institutes right on the main campus and the “student city” of Graz with Institutes right on the main campus and the “student city” of Graz, which allows for wholesome breaks in between courses