MA/MS in Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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At Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, MA/MS in Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences is offered as a master's degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 24,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·
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Overview
How can we design medicines that are safer, more effective, and sustainable? How do we tackle medicine shortages that threaten healthcare worldwide? And how can we prepare our society for future pandemics and the challenges of an ageing population? If you want to make an impact on these pressing issues, the Master's programme Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences (MPS) is for you.
What to expect in this Master’s programme Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences✔ A research-oriented training in medical-pharmaceutical sciences
✔ Flexibility to design your own master programme
✔ Attention for sustainability in development and use of pharmaceuticals
✔ Access to unique and modern medical-pharmaceutical courses
This two-year master programme starts with a general training in Drug Development and Academic Skills. Subsequently, you chose four courses from your track in Pharmaceutical Design and Engineering (PDE) or Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology (P&T). Furthermore, you can follow your interests by choosing elective courses from the chemistry, pharmacy and biomedical sciences master programs. You can also choose for a track in Science, Business and Policy (SBP) with a dedicated training in Business and Policy aspects in the pharmaceutical sector. Importantly, choosing your own master projects enables you to gain in-depth and hands-on experience in medical-pharmaceutical research. Our program
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 24,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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