master's Programme Pharmacy
Curriculum (2022W)
master of Science (MSc)
Duration/ ECTS-Credits
4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Admission Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Qualification Level
master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0916 Pharmacy
Study Code
UC 066 605
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the master's Programme Pharmacy gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this master's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the master's Programme Pharmacy, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2022W curriculum currently applies to the master's Programme Pharmacy.
Information on the Curriculum (2022W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28 2019, Issue 66, No. 578 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 8 2019, Issue 43, No. 434 (equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 5 2019, Issue 26, No. 372 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 15 2016, Issue 42, No. 458 (equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 9 2016, Issue 26, No. 396 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin November 25 2008, Issue 12, No. 80
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme. The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Pharmacognosy - Biogenous Drugs
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Pharmacology and Drug Therapy I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Pharmaceutical Technology
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Preparation of Prescription Medication
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Pharmacology and Drug Therapy II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Chemical Diagnostics I
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Chemical Diagnostics II
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Pharmaceutical Practice
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Scientific Working
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Clinical Pharmacy
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Preparation of the master’s Thesis
22.5 ECTS-Credits: master's Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: master's Thesis Defence
Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
---|---|---|
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits or 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information:
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
A | B | C | D | E |
---|---|---|---|---|
Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 54.2 | = 100% | |
2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 26.5 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 13.3 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 6 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
Dezember 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the master's Thesis
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Forms and Guideline for submitting the master's Thesis (valid since 01.11.2023)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Alexandra Koschak
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller