Program Overview
The Advanced Safety Sciences for Medicines at University of Konstanz is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Safety Sciences for Medicines programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Konstanz, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Safety Sciences for Medicines programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- In module 1 Drug Discovery and Development you will learn about the foundations of drug development and the importance of safety in medicines. In addition to this, current research and development trends will be discussed, for instance in the field of stem cell research.
- In module 2 Pharmaceutical Aspects of Drug Safety you will address the importance of safety issues, especially in production processes, and regulatory aspects of supervisory authorities.
- In module 3 Adverse Drug Reactions/Predictive Toxicology your main focus will be on toxicological contents at the biochemical, molecular and organic level.
- In modules 4 and 5, Non-Clinical Assessment and Clinical Assessment, the main emphasis is on the clinical safety steps in drug development (through to clinical tests of active ingredients, monitoring of tolerance and efficacy after drug authorisation and the market launch).
- In the final module you will write your master\x92s thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Our further educational master\xc2\x92s programme is designed for people who already have a first degree in a subject that is relevant for drug safety, and who can show that they have one year of appropriate professional experience. The following completed degrees are recognised:\xc2\xa0
- Bachelor\'s degree after 4 years of studies (at least 240 ECTS credits)\xc2\xa0
- State examination\xc2\xa0
- Master\'s degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Konstanz
University of Konstanz
Konstanz, Germany
The University of Konstanz is a university in the city of Konstanz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its main campus was opened on the Gießberg in 1972 after being founded in 1966. The university is...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months