Drug Discovery and Development University of Cologne
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Köln
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Pharmacy, Pharmacology
Target group
The research-oriented degree course is offered by the University of Cologne and the TH Köln and leads to a joint qualification from both higher education institutions. Students acquire knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the research and development of innovative pharmaceuticals throughout the value chain. The courses on offer are designed for graduates of relevant degree courses in chemistry, biology or medical pharmacology fields.
Annotation
Study location: Leverkusen-Opladen
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for acceptance to the degree course is the successful completion of a university degree 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 (medical licensing regulations for pharmacists) or another relevant programme such as biochemistry, medicine or analytics.
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Until 15.07.2026
Application process: https://portal.uni-koeln.de/international/studium-in-koeln/internationale-bewerbungen/master-studieninteressierte You need preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist e.V. to apply for all Master's degree programmes The processing time is approx. 4 - 8 weeks. Please apply for the VPD as early as possible before the application deadline at the UoC.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.07.2026
Application process: https://portal.uni-koeln.de/international/studium-in-koeln/internationale-bewerbungen/master-studieninteressierte You need preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist e.V. to apply for all Master's degree programmes The processing time is approx. 4 - 8 weeks. Please apply for the VPD as early as possible before the application deadline at the UoC.Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Deadline: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/alle_termine_im_ueberblick/hoehere_fachsemester_master_gasthoerer_promotion/index_ger.html Application process: https://verwaltung.uni-koeln.de/studsek/content/bewerbung/hoeheres_fachsemester/index_ger.html
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
There is a semester fee that includes a NRW-wide public transport ticket (no tuition fee).
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English
