Programme
The two-year MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences is based on compulsory and elective courses and a final thesis. All courses are taught in English. The programme is offered in three lines that are connected to the various phases of the drug development process:
Once you have selected your line, you will be able to ‘weave’ courses from the other two lines into your study plan as electives. That will allow you to gain a multifaceted picture of the pharmaceutical sciences. The flexibility in choice of electives gives you the opportunity to form a programme that is highly focused but also one with a broader palette.
The first semester of all three programme lines starts with courses in Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmaceutics and Drug Development and Principles of Pharmacology. These three courses form a common scientific basis regardless of which line you have chosen. You will then take three compulsory courses specific to your line which, together with further specialisation through elective courses and theses, will give you a definitive scientific profile.
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At the University of Copenhagen and abroad
As an MSc student in the pharmaceutical sciences, you will spend much of your time at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences on the North Campus of the University of Copenhagen. You will become part of the unique student environment at The Faculty. For some semesters it will be possible for you to take courses at other University of Copenhagen faculties or other universities in Denmark and abroad. There are also good opportunities available for you to write your thesis in industry in Denmark or abroad.
Study environment prize goes to Pharma
The prize for the best study environment in Denmark goes to The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Read the story
Copenhagen Master of Excellence
As of January 1, 2011 The MSc programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences will be a Copenhagen Master of Excellence programme (COME). COME covers a select group of two-year master's programmes designed to challenge students at the highest international academic level.
