MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences

This Master's degree programme prepares students for a career in academia or in the pharmaceutical industry. It addresses talented and highly motivated students with a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, the health sciences, biology or biomedicine.

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of technology and natural sciences. The scientific courses within the programme are taught by faculty members of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Industry-specific subjects are covered by experts from the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry ranks among the most innovative and profitable sectors of the Swiss economy.

In the year 2007, ETH Zurich introduced the Master's degree programme in Medicinal and Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences MIPS. The programme was totally revised and started in 2017 under the new name MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

What does the programme offer?

in-depth knowledge of the drug development process and insight into working areas in the pharmaceutical industry
a strong focus on practical work in an academic or industrial environment
an ideal preparation for PhD studies in pharmaceutical or (bio)medical research
an individually tailored curriculum supported by a turoring system (high proportion of elective courses; 22/90 ECTS)
practical training in world-leading ETH research groups in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences
training by experts from academia AND industry
trainings in interdisciplinary skills which prepare students for future professional activities in industry as well as in academic research (e.g. scientific writing, biostatistics, ethics, project management)