Overview

You will be part of a vibrant and international study environment connected to researchers and industry. You specialise in drug discovery, development, production or use, according to your interest.

You get the opportunity to tailor a two-year master’s programme focused on drug-oriented courses. You can specialise within Drug Discovery, where you get equipped to hunt for new effective pharmaceutical substances. Drug Development studying the release of the right amount of active substance at the right point in the right place in the body. Medicines and Society, focusing on the enormous impact medicines have on people and societies.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the master’s programme, you will obtain the title Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The pharmaceutical industry is financially strong and developing rapidly. The industry continuously needs to recruit a sufficient number of graduates with a focused background in the pharmaceutical sciences.

As a graduate of Pharmaceutical Sciences course at the University of Copenhagenyou will be in heavy demand in the pharmaceutical industry internationally and in the Danish biotech, medico-tech and pharmaceutical industries that hold a key position in the international arena.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drug Discovery and Development

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmaceutics and Drug Development

Medicinal and Biostructural Chemistry

Methods and Procedures in Clinical Drug Development

Pharmacology: From Physiology to Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 6 other Masters in Pharmacy in Denmark

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for admission to this master's degree programme, you must have completed a qualifying bachelor’s degree or a similar Danish or international degree programme which is assessed to be relevant. Apply for admission via the application portal.
There are no bachelor’s degrees that give legal right of admission to the MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

130000 DKK / year

≈ 130000 DKK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU/EEA citizens do not pay tuition fee.

Living costs

Copenhagen

Denmark

7928 - 13456 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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