Drug Regulatory Affairs University of Bonn

The programme offers an interdisciplinary and international academic education combining the fields of pharmacy, law and medicine in a dynamic and socially relevant area.

It is focused on practice-oriented postgraduate training and provides you with up-to-date knowledge in regulatory affairs: medicinal products, medical devices, life cycle, quality-safety-efficacy, document management, market access, decision making, etc.

• Connect with more than 100 passionate senior experts from health authorities, pharmaceutical companies, industry associations, academia, and expand your professional network
• Get trained on a comprehensive range of regulatory science and healthcare topics
• Learn how science and regulatory competence can create additional value for patients, healthcare systems, and society
• Expand your expertise and accelerate your professional development with excellent teaching from our dedicated team of experts
• Tuition fee (one-off): 9,900 EUR
• Receive the academic degree Master of Drug Regulatory Affairs (MDRA)

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Dedicated team of experts/lecturers

The standard period of study for the full-time programme is two years, including the internship and the Master's thesis. It is divided into four semesters. The part-time Master's degree programme can be completed in three years, i.e. six semesters.

The course content is taught in 12 modules: on site in Bonn (20%) and online (80%). Written study papers or project work must be completed to successfully pass six modules. There is also an oral or written examination in six of the twelve modules. A compulsory internship is completed to consolidate the acquired knowledge and put it into practice. The Master's thesis concludes the programme.

The language of instruction and examination is English.

DGRA e.V. – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Regulatory Affairs

As the practical part of the degree programme, there is a compulsory internship in the field of "Drug Regulatory Affairs" that can be completed worldwide.

• A professionally qualifying university degree is required (pharmacy, biology, medicine, life science or similar). The examination board decides on the recognition of other relevant degrees.
• Professional experience: at least one year (relevant to the qualifying university degree)
• Language skills: English B2

Admission requirements (further details)

Social contribution of 115 EUR per semester

Students in Bonn can expect to pay around 1,000 EUR a month, with rent accounting for the largest share of their living costs.

Financial assistance during your studies

The University of Bonn has a central Career Service, which provides a range of advice and support about choosing a career and applying for jobs. International students can also join the iStart career programme, which teaches participants tangible knowledge and valuable skills that will enable them to write successful applications for jobs in Germany. The programme is geared toward giving students a successful career path both during and after their studies and thus making it easier for them to enter the job market.

Students at the University of Bonn can apply for a room in a dormitory owned by the Studierendenwerk Bonn. For further information on housing in Bonn, please visit our website at Living-in-Bonn and the external website Accommodation in Bonn.