This Master's programme provides advanced, specialised training in analytical chemistry, bioanalysis and quality assurance with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical analysis, clinical diagnostics and forensic applications. Teaching combines theoretical foundations with hands-on laboratory work and applied problem solving, preparing graduates for technical and scientific roles in international environments. The programme is taught in English, making it accessible to international students.
The curriculum covers modern analytical techniques and their application to real-world challenges such as drug discovery, clinical testing and forensic investigation. You will learn to analyse biomolecules, apply pharmacology and toxicology principles, and use structural-analysis methods alongside data-driven approaches like analytical data science and pharmacophore modelling. Practical modules include lab courses focused on forensic, food and pharmaceutical analysis and advanced methods for separating large molecules.
Career-relevant focus and industry links are integral to the programme: it readies students for entry-level positions across companies that operate globally and aligns closely with market needs according to regular partner feedback. The university maintains an extensive network of 556 cooperation partners from business, science and politics, which can support applied projects, internships and professional orientation — a valuable resource for students planning to launch their careers in Germany or abroad.
Key subjects and programme highlights
Curriculum overview
This master’s curriculum is highly flexible and designed so you can shape your studies around your own interests and career aims. Depending on your prior academic background and work experience, you decide how intensively you want to study: a full, in-depth specialisation, an accelerated route, or a part‑time arrangement that fits around other commitments.
You choose the specific modules that make up your programme, so the course content can concentrate where you need it most—whether that means deepening theoretical knowledge, gaining more hands‑on laboratory expertise, or positioning yourself for a particular role in industry or research. Across whichever study format you pick, the programme aims to develop advanced competence in bioanalytical and pharmaceutical analysis, practical problem‑solving, and the ability to translate analytical results into professional or scientific contexts.
Study modes (requirements and what they offer)
For specific module lists, credit requirements, and eligibility details tailored to each track, consult the programme’s official information or contact the admissions office.
This master's programme requires a completed undergraduate degree that provides a solid foundation in chemistry-related subjects. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's-level qualification that demonstrates sufficient academic preparation for advanced study in bioanalytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis.
Degrees from a range of closely related fields are acceptable, and academic credentials from other countries can be considered as equivalent if they match the programme’s credit and subject expectations. If you studied outside the German system, make sure your diploma and credit total align with the requirement below.
Admission requirements — at a glance
Winter Semester (International)
Applications are possible all year round.
Graduates are prepared for technical and analytical roles in pharmaceutical companies, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, forensic institutes, food testing labs and contract research organisations. Typical entry-level positions include bioanalytical scientist, pharmaceutical analyst, quality assurance specialist, clinical laboratory scientist and roles in analytical data management.
The combination of laboratory experience, regulatory and quality-assurance knowledge, and data-analysis skills also positions graduates for further research (e.g. PhD) or specialist roles in drug discovery and development within global organisations.