All courses are held in English.
Application possible all year round
The costs for the full-time programme are 750 EUR per month.
The costs for the part-time programme are 550 EUR per month.
Please note: Tuition fees for non-EU national may vary.
The study programme focuses on various analytical methods and examines which methods are best suited for specific tasks. The student will also learn about legal requirements and quality assurance.
Analytical science is becoming increasingly significant. Fast and precise analytical methods are more important than ever in research, quality control, and production monitoring. It is therefore all the more astonishing that so few study programmes in Europe offer this as a major.
As well as studying analytical methods, you will learn about the key legal requirements that play a major role in the development, registration, production, and distribution of medicinal products. We will also spend plenty of time on quality assurance – precision is key for analytical methods, requiring a keen awareness of quality. Fascinating lectures will also provide insights into the world of proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides and their importance in physiological processes.
At Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Idstein, you can study Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (MSc) in just two (full-time) semesters. Gain professional knowledge of modern analytical methods and the correct classification of the results these methods deliver. This internationally focused programme is taught entirely in English.
This course can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. The regular study time of the full-time programme is two semesters. The regular study time of the part-time programme is three semesters.
We offer practical teaching by lecturers who have professional experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and know the needs of the market. This Master’s study programme has a strong focus on application, and you will spend a great deal of time in our state-of-the-art laboratories. The programme has an international feel from the outset. All content is taught in English, providing you with yet another advantage.
Our personal learning atmosphere, with small study groups and individual supervision by our experienced lecturers, will prove extremely beneficial. The programme is structured to accommodate your needs. The first semester will be spent attending lectures and applying your specialist knowledge in the laboratory. In the second semester, you will concentrate solely on your Master’s thesis. If you wish, you can also write your thesis abroad – we have contacts around the world and will be happy to help.
The costs for the full-time programme are 750 EUR per month.
The costs for the part-time programme are 550 EUR per month.
Please note: Tuition fees for non-EU national may vary.
Included in the tuition fees
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's/honours degree or equivalent) of at least 240 ECTS credits in one of the following fields: Analytics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Biology
If English is not the student's native language, the results of one of the following language tests must be provided:
Application possible all year round
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In general, EU citizens are not subject to any limitations for employment in Germany and are treated legally as German citizens.
Non-EU nationals are subject to employment regulations according to the individual country and should consult their local German Embassy for detailed information.
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Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, with its parent house in Idstein, looks back on a scientific tradition of more than 165 years. Founded as a school of chemistry in 1848, it gained recognition as a state-approved, private university of applied sciences in 1971. This makes it the oldest educational chemistry institute of its kind. True to the intent of its founder, it combines teaching, research, and practical application. The name Fresenius stands for practically oriented teaching, closely linked to applied research and development. This holds true for the traditional Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, the Faculties of Health and Social Affairs, and of Economics and Media, both established in 1997/98, and also for the new Faculty of Design, which was integrated in 2013.
Today, the university offers full-time and vocational Bachelor's and Master's programmes as well as vocational training and further education at its faculties at its main campus in Idstein as well as in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Zwickau, Berlin and New York.
On this basis, and in coordination with professional partners as well as in communication with associations, alumni and students, Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences has continuously evolved its range of courses and its strategic direction. In doing so, it pursues the goals of sustainability and innovation in equal measure, true to the motto of Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: "Teaching and research with practical relevance, bringing an international environment to life, challenging and supporting our students!"
Further information for our international students can be found here.
Idstein is very centrally located in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area, allowing quick access (20-45 minutes) to major towns and cities in the area, including Wiesbaden, Mainz, and Frankfurt.
The name Idstein first appeared in 1102. In the 13th century, Idstein became the main castle of the Counts of Nassau (one of them was King of the German Nation), and the town grew around the castle. Numerous picturesque, historic buildings bear witness to the town's past. Especially impressive are the dungeon of the old castle (Witches' Tower), the baroque residence castle (today Idstein's grammar school), the historic town hall, and the complete ensemble of half-timbered buildings in the old town.
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