Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Medicine

Organisation:: Universität Duisburg-Essen
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: M.Sc.
Duration:: 4 Semester/s

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Programme

Idea

While observing national and international quality standards, Pharmaceutical Medicine deals with the discovery, research and development of medical products and medical devices. In addition, it is engaged in benefit/risk-assessment, approval, marketing and monitoring of drugs and biotechnological products.

Due to this complex requirements the health institutions as well as the pharmaceutical industry need highly qualified employees.

About the course

The study course "Pharmaceutical Medicine" found general recognition in October 2005 after years of development and proving its worth:

the accreditation procedure was concluded successfully;
state recognition linked with the awarding of the internationally recognized degree "Master of Science (MSc)" was granted. Therefore this course is the first accredited and state-approved Postgraduate Study Course in Pharmaceutical Medicine in Europe.

The study course "Pharmaceutical Medicine" provides comprehensive knowledge of the development of medicines and the conduct of clinical studies in particular.

Vision

We offer the leading European study course in pharmaceutical medicine and create a rich international educational environment to develop the next generation of leaders for health care institutions and pharmaceutical industry, with a broad understanding of managing change, innovation and new product development.

Dr. Ralf Schaltenbrand

Target audience

Educational objective

The objective of this study course is to focus on day-to-day practice, to promote interdisciplinary knowledge and to enable the participants to deal with the complex international tasks facing health care institutions and the pharmaceutical industry.

Students

With approximately one third, physicans form the largest group among the students, followed by biologists and pharmacists. The number of females and males is balanced. One half of the participants have already obtained a doctorate, 50 percent of the students have working experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 90 percent make a career step or enter employment during the two years of studing.

Emphases/Curriculum

Course Structure

The study course covers two years and is divided into 3 modules with different numbers of study units, taught in block seminars on Thursday afternoon, Friday and Saturday at the University Duisburg-Essen. Each study unit concludes with an examination.
After 18 study units, a time period for thesis preparation and oral examination follows. The study course can be conducted while the participant is working.

Study Units

Each of the following topics will be taught in Study Units:

General Introduction to the Health System and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Working in a complex organisation
Project Management
Clinical Systems and Data Management
Drug Discovery and Development
Toxicology
Biostatistics
Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Trials I
Clinical Trials II
Managing Clinical Trials
Health Economics
Drug Safety
Post-Marketing Surveillance
Regulatory Affairs, Registration Procedures, Drug Approval
Marketing and Sales
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Related Case Studies

Examinations

During the study course the student will be examined after each study unit. This test will determine whether the student has acquired the knowledge and understanding from the previous study unit(s). The form of the test will be at the decision of the head lecturer within the relevant study unit after agreement with the examination board. The students will receive a certificate with their grading after every study unit.

In order to obtain the degree Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Medicine the students must write a master thesis and pass the oral examination.

The final grade is made from the grades of the oral examination, the thesis and the average of the grades out of the 18 study units, each to one third.

Practical relevance

Lectures

Lectures represent about 50 companies and institutions in the health care system. They are leading experts in different areas of competence. 20 percent are from other countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland and the USA. Most of the lectures are employed in the pharmaceutical industry.

Admission/Entrance requirements
Part-time:
Number of participants max.:	25
Number of applicants:	n.a.

Total fees approx.:	€ 12.760

Requirements Candidates must hold a degree in one of the following disciplines: Natural sciences (e.g. life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences), medicine must have one year professional experience and good English language skills. Only send copies of certificates. Due to data protection reasons your documents will be destroyed after all admission procedures have been completed. Originals are only needed when registering at the university. The best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an intensive interviewing process, designed to assess their motivation, social competence, level of commitment, and to confirm their basic knowledge of the field.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	obligatory

Venue

The study units are held at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Medicine, Germany.

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Organisation

University of Duisburg-Essen

The examination to reach the degree of “Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Medicine” is approved by the University of Duisburg-Essen. It is located in the center of a region with the highest number of universities in Europe and is one of the biggest in the country. About 30,000 students are registered.

PME Institute for Education in Pharmaceutical Medicine

PME has the obligation to offer a comprehensive learning package, combining a university’s hands-on oriented education with an innovative, on-the-job professional training. The institute is responsible for the organization and the realization of the study course units. It is the central interface which builds the connecting link for all involved persons.