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Mas­ter’s Pro­gramme in Phar­ma­ceut­ical Research, De­vel­op­ment and Safety

Mas­ter’s Pro­gramme in Phar­ma­ceut­ical Research, De­vel­op­ment and Safety
Study at the University of Helsinki and learn to develop ef­fect­ive, safe and sustainable drug treat­ments.
Study at the University of Helsinki and learn to develop ef­fect­ive, safe and sustainable drug treat­ments.
The next application period will start at the end of 2021.
Scope of studies and length
120 ECTS credits, 2 years
Degree level
Master
Application period
The next application period will start at the end of 2021.
Language
English
Tuition fee per year (only non-EU/EEA citizens)
18 000€
Eligibility to apply for a master's programme requires an applicable bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualification.

How to create effective, safe and sustainable drug treatments of the future?

In the Master’s Programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety, you get a comprehensive overview of the life cycle of drugs and their use. You can choose from three study tracks: 1) drug discovery and pharmacology, 2) drug development and 3) medication safety and effectiveness. The programme combines research-oriented studies and high-quality pedagogical methods, and the perspective of Green and Sustainable Pharmacy is integrated into the curriculum to build knowledge essential for managing the global sustainability challenge.

Upon graduating, you earn a degree in pharmaceutical sciences and gain expertise for a future career within a wide range of R&D and healthcare regulatory and management tasks in academia, pharmaceutical industry and in the public sector (e.g. regulatory agencies). The programme is hosted by the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, an internationally recognised drug research institute.

Find out more about the programme structure, content and study tracks from the link below.

Study Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety

How to apply?

The quick guide gives you a general overview of the application process and how to apply. Make sure that you meet the admission requirements, prepare your documents in advance and apply when applications are open.

Please note that there is only one intake per academic year. You must submit your application online at the Finnish national application portal Studyinfo. The online application form is open only during the application period. Also the admission requirements for the programme can be found in Studyinfo.

A quick guide to the ap­plic­a­tion pro­cess

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