Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Is this degree programme the right choice for me?
You should have a keen interest and curiosity for scientific issues and enjoy experimenting. Solid basic knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics is very helpful when starting the programme. You should also have a good level of German and English language skills (the language of instruction is predominantly German). The ability to think analytically and work in a team as well as the willingness to tackle scientific problems constructively and with commitment are prerequisites for a successful study. In addition to graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences, good graduates from related subjects (e.g. biochemistry, molecular medicine, pharmacy) can also be admitted to the Master's degree programme.
Innovative study programme for research and development
Pharmaceutical Sciences is an innovative degree programme in the field of life sciences with a focus on modern pharmaceutical research, the only one of its kind in Germany to be offered at LMU Munich. In an excellent scientific environment, the Bachelor's/Master's programme prepares students in a unique way for research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industry or at scientific institutions. The future-oriented study programme impresses with its current research relevance, interdisciplinary courses at the interfaces of modern drug development and the involvement of experts from pharmaceutical practice.
Structure of the study programme
The consecutive Bachelor's/Master's programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences offers you a research-oriented course of study that covers all the important fields of modern pharmaceutical research.
Special features of the programme are
- Modular structure of the degree programme (ECTS system)
- Problem-orientated teaching - from the basics to expert knowledge
- Individual specialisation through compulsory electives
- Working in small groups in close contact with the lecturers
- Diverse industry and international contacts
- Teaching of key qualifications
The Bachelor's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences is subject to local admission restrictions. Admission for first-year students in the first semester is only possible for the respective winter semester. Applications are made via the online portal of the Office of the University Registrar. The application deadline is 15 July for the following winter semester (cut-off deadline).
Cross-entry: If you would like to enter the Bachelor's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences in a higher subject-related semester, you will need a so-called "Semesteranrechnungsbescheid", in which the credits you have earned in another degree programme are converted into subject-related semesters. This is issued by the Dean of Studies of the Department of Pharmacy. Admission is possible for the summer and winter semesters. Applications are made via the online portal of the Office of the University Registrar. The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July (cut-off deadline), and for the summer semester 15 January (cut-off deadline) of each year.
The recognition of study and examination achievements after a change of degree program and/or university is carried out in accordance with § 27 of the examination and study regulations (see below) for the Bachelor's degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at LMU Munich dated March 18, 2016.
For the recognition of study and examination achievements, please complete the Application for Recognition of Study and Examination Achievements (Bachelor) (PDF, 251 KB) (PDF, 251 KB) and submit it together with the following documents to the Chairperson of the Examination Board for the Bachelor's degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (see below):
- Certificate of enrollment for the Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program at LMU Munich
- Transcript of Records with stamp and signature of the examination office of the previous university (officially certified copy or copy with presentation of theoriginal)
- If applicable, degree certificate of your previous degree program (officially certified copy or copy with presentation of the original)
- Module handbook or relevant module descriptions of your previous degree program
- If applicable, further documents showing your achievements in your previous degree program, such as analytical reports, log books or course notes.
Chairperson of the Examination Board for the Bachelor's degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Prof. Dr. Franz Paintner
Department für Pharmazie
Butenandtstr. 5-13 (Haus B)
81377 München
Note: In the first week of the lecture period, an informative seminar on the recognition of study and examination achievements takes place every winter semester. Please note the corresponding announcement.
Studienplan B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 52 KB) (german language)
Modulhandbuch B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 620 KB) ( (PDF, 582 KB)german language)
Handbook of Modules B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 599 KB) (english language)
The framework conditions for the examinations to be taken on this degree program are defined by the official examination regulations. The following examination and study regulations for the Bachelor's degree program “Pharmaceutical Sciences” are currently valid.
Examination and study regulations for the Bachelor's degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at LMU Munich dated March 18, 2016:
Summer Semester (SoSe) 2025
2nd Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 194 KB)
4th Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 180 KB)
6th Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 162 KB)
Winter Semester (WiSe) 2024/2025
1st Semester WiSe 24/25 (PDF, 181 KB)
If no dates for the corresponding module are listed in the examination calendar, please contact the study programme coordinatorTanja.Mahnecke@cup.uni-muenchen.de.
Summer semester (SoSe) 2025: The lecture period starts on 16.04.2025 and lasts until 26.07.2025
For the courses in the summer semester 2025, the following registration requirements apply LSF:
1st registration deadline: for courses from the 2nd semester onwards, the registration deadline ends on 30.03.2025
To avoid incorrect registrations or in case of uncertainties, please contact the study coordinator Tanja.Mahnecke@cup.uni-muenchen.de.
General information and documents
- Here you can find the current regulations on Conducting courses.
- Please note the legal information (PDF, 97 KB) on how to use the online teaching/learning materials offered. You can find detailed information on the organisation of the courses on the websites of the respective professors.
- Important information on what to do if you are unable to take examinations in the Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Sc. and M. Sc.) study programmes due to illness can be found here (PDF, 41 KB).
- Handouts for students at the Department of Pharmacy at LMU Munich on the topics of data protection, copyright and rules of conduct can be found here (PDF, 60 KB)
- Bachelor's and Master's theses at the department can be carried out within the framework of the regulations applicable in the respective working group.
- Application forms for a cross-entry to a higher semester: You can download the B. Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences application form here (PDF, 108 KB). You can download the M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences application form here (PDF, 108 KB). Please send the completed form to studpharma-office@cup.uni-muenchen.de
Study programme coordinator
Dr. Tanja Mahnecke
Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 München
Haus C, Raum C0.061
Tel. +49 (0)89 2180 77796
Tanja.Mahnecke@cup.uni-muenchen.de
Consultation hours during the lecture period: Tue 12:00-14:00 and by appointment Consultation hours during the lecture-free period: by appointment
Student and Examination Office
Anja Wurzer, Jutta Schmid
Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 München
Haus C, Raum C0.007
Tel.: +49 (0)89 2180 77205
Fax: +49 (0)89 2180 77994 studpharma-office@cup.lmu.de
Opening hours:
Mon 10.00 bis 13.00 Uhr
Tue 13.00 bis 15.00 Uhr
Wed 10.00 bis 13.00 Uhr
Thu 10.00 bis 13.00 Uhr
Fri closed
Study counselling
Content-related and specific questions about the study programme, course structure, timetable and subject specialisations.
Prof. Dr. Franz Paintner
Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 München
Haus B, Raum B4.093
Tel. +49 (0)89/2180-77198
studpharma@cup.uni-muenchen.de
Office hours during the lecture period: Thu 11:30-13:30 and by appointment
During the lecture-free period: by appointment
Note: Please understand that extensive and/or complex enquiries cannot be answered by email due to time constraints. In this case, please visit my office hours or use my telephone consultation hours.