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Drug Discovery and Development Technische Hochschule Köln

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Leverkusen

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Chemistry

Target group

The prerequisite for admission to the programme of study is the successful completion of a university course of study in pharmaceutical chemistry or pharmacy with the minimum degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering or a successfully completed second section of the pharmaceutical examination (licensing regulations for pharmacists), or another relevant course of study. A degree programme is considered successfully completed if the overall grade is at least 2.5 or better.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Certificate of academic degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmacy or successful completion of the second section of the Pharmaceutical Examination (medical practice regulations for pharmacists), or another relevant degree course. A degree programme is considered successfully completed if the overall grade is at least 2.5 or better. At the time of application, proof of knowledge of German and English is required.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 28.09.2026 - 12.02.2027Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the start of classes may be delayed.
  • Summer semester 2027: 29.03.2027 - 23.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    Please apply via our service partner Uni-Assist. For more information, please see www.uni-assist.de. Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree programmes.
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    Please apply via www.uni-assist.de. Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree programmes.
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    Please note the differing application deadlines of the individual Master's degree. For more information, please see https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/alle-studiengaenge-auf-einen-blick_76.php
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Further information on how to apply for admission in a higher semester can be found at https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/bewerbung-zum-hoeheren-fachsemester_5324.php

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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