Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
First-year fees
CHF

Introduction

Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie is a Masters program taught at University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 semesters (Vollzeit) / 6 semesters (Teilzeit)) options.

The Master in Life Sciences – Pharmatechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you for work in pharmaceutical development and production. Your studies focus on formulation and administration of medicines, formulation of biologics, and continuous pharmaceutical production. You also cover planning and technical implementation of pharmaceutical production facilities, plus elective modules in areas such as analytical chemistry, applied cell biology, biotechnology, and bioanalytics.

Study mode is full-time or part-time while working. Learning takes place in person and remotely. The programme offers 90 / 120 ECTS points for the double degree option. You complete a master thesis that includes practical experience through an eight-month master’s work in industry or research. Teaching is delivered at the FHNW Campus Muttenz.

The qualification is aimed at people seeking careers in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industry. Career areas described include contract research and manufacturing organisations (CROs/CMOs), pharmaceutical engineering, life-sciences consulting, and regulatory authorities. Example employers mentioned include Roche and Novartis, along with medium-sized pharmaceutical companies and specialised service providers.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie at University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Life Sciences Pharmatechnologie.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Contract research and manufacturing organisations (CROs/CMOs): planning and conducting pharmaceutical projects
  • Pharmaceutical engineering: designing and optimising technical processes and production facilities
  • Consulting companies in the life-sciences sector: strategic and regulatory consulting
  • Regulatory authorities: evaluating and approving medicines and medical products
  • Medium-sized pharmaceutical firms: developing niche products and technologies
  • Example employers named: Roche; Novartis

Scholarships

31 fully funded scholarships are listed for Switzerland. See Switzerland scholarships.