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M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Research

Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Pharmaceutical Research is an English-taught MSc at Freie Universität Berlin, and you can start in the winter or summer semester. It is an interdisciplinary programme covering the development and testing of medicinal products, combining chemistry, biology and physics with medical topics. Subjects include drug discovery and development, testing therapeutic compositions and formulations, investigating drug release systems and determining drug effects. You learn to tackle complex, current problems in pharmaceutical drug discovery and development with scientific methods, and to carry out scientific work and assess findings independently and responsibly. The page currently says there is no admission for the winter semester 2026/27. The programme prepares you for research and development in the pharmaceutical industry or at scientific institutions, and for further study such as a PhD.

Fields of study

Chemistry(Natural Sciences)
Pharmacy(Life Sciences & Medicine)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Pharmaceutical Research at Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Proof of language skills in English (level B2 CEFR) or equivalent level of knowledge corresponding to 6 years of high school English

https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/studienangebot/master... (opens in a new tab)

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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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.

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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

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Normal 2 pages

Yes

Yes

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APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission 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

For further information concerning admission requirements see Zugangssatzung für den Masterstudiengang Pharmazeutische Forschung (opens in a new tab) (pdf-Datei) (opens in a new tab) or the English version of the admissions regulations (opens in a new tab). (Please note that the English version of these regulations is for information purposes. Only the German version is legally binding.)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Pharmaceutical Research

Programme-specific documents

1. Application form

2. Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4. Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6. Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7. SOP

8. LOR's

9. CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Application procedure

Selection process

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Application quick facts

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

358.8 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

23,662 – 35,062 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

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

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 4 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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