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Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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# Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

**Source**: https://www.cup.lmu.de/en/study/study-programs/bachelor-pharmaceutical-sciences/
**Parent**: https://www.cup.lmu.de/en/study/study-programs/

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[Description of the study programme](#accordionItem-1293661-0)

**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

[Application and admission](#accordionItem-1293661-1)

The Bachelor's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences is subject to [local admission restrictions](https://www.lmu.de/en/study/admissions/applications-admissions-and-registration/locally-restricted-admission-degree-programs/ "Link opens in a new window"). 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](https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/office-of-the-university-registrar/online-portals/ "Link opens in a new window"). 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](https://www.lmu.de/de/studium/hochschulzugang/bewerbung-zulassung-und-immatrikulation/oertlich-zulassungsbeschraenkte-studiengaenge/online-verfahren/online-bewerbung-oertlich-zulassungsbeschraenkte-studiengaenge-1.-oder-hoehere-fachsemester.html "Link opens in a new window"), 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](https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/office-of-the-university-registrar/online-portals/ "Link opens in a new window"). 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.

[Recognition of study and examination achievements](#accordionItem-1293661-2)

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)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/formblatt_anrechnungen_b_sc.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window") (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.

[Curriculum and module handbook](#accordionItem-1293661-3)

[Studienplan B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 52 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/studienplan_b_sc__pharmaceutical_sciences_2015-2.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window") (german language)

[Modulhandbuch B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 620 KB) ( (PDF, 582 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/modulhandbuch_b.sc._pharm.sci._deutsch_stand-29.01.25-2.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window")german language)

[Handbook of Modules B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (PDF, 599 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/modulhandbuch_b_sc__eng__16_06_25.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window") (english language)

[Examination and study regulations](#accordionItem-1293661-4)

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:

- [prufungs\_und\_studienordnung\_vom\_18\_03\_2016.pdf (PDF, 172 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/prufungs_und_studienordnung_vom_18_03_2016.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window")

[Timetables](#accordionItem-1293661-5)

**Winter Semester 2025/2026**

[1. Semester (PDF, 181 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F5820515%2Furlrev%3D1683103%2F1_fs_bsc_wise_25_5.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

[3. Semester (PDF, 179 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F5447482%2Furlrev%3D1590678%2F3_fs_bsc_wise_25_3.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

[5. Semester (PDF, 180 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F5447483%2Furlrev%3D1590682%2F5_fs_bsc_wise_25_1.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

**Summer Semester 2025**

[2. Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 194 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F4017085%2Furlrev%3D1313223%2Fbachelor_2__fs_sose_25_stand_25_03_25.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

[4. Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 180 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F4302571%2Furlrev%3D1361934%2Fbachelor_4__fs_sose_25_stand_29_04_25.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

[6. Semester SoSe 25 (PDF, 162 KB)](https://lmu.e-spirit.hosting/fs5webedit/jump?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmu.e-spirit.hosting%2Ffs5preview%2Fpreview%2F13943%2Fmedia%2FDE%2Fcurrent%2F3871166%2Furlrev%3D1278614%2Fbachelor_6__fs_sose_25_stand_27_02_25.pdf "Link opens in a new window")

[Exam calender](#accordionItem-1293661-6)

[Link to the exam calender](https://apps.cup.uni-muenchen.de/ph/cal/index.php "Link opens in a new window")

If no dates for the corresponding module are listed in the examination calendar, please contact the study programme coordinator[Tanja.Mahnecke@cup.uni-muenchen.de](mailto:Tanja.Mahnecke@cup.uni-muenchen.de).

[Course catalogue](#accordionItem-1293661-7)

[https://lsf.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/](https://lsf.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/ "Link opens in a new window")

[News (general information, events and deadlines)](#accordionItem-1293661-8)

**Winter semester (WiSe) 2025/2026**: The lecture period starts October 13th 2025 and lasts until Februar 6th 2026.

**General information and documents**

- Here you can find the current regulations on [Conducting courses](https://www.lmu.de/de/die-lmu/informationen-zum-corona-virus/hinweise-zu-studium-und-lehre/index.html#st_img_text__master_1 "Link opens in a new window").
- Please note the [legal information (PDF, 97 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/2020_04_19_rechtlicher_umgang_mit_online_lehre-2.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window") 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)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/infoblatt_arztliche_atteste_b_sc_-m_sc__endversion_19_05_2017.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window").
- 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)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/handreichung_fur_studierende_am_department_fur_pharmazie-2.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window")
- **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)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/2022_09_27_anmeldungsformular_ph_sc_bachelor.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window"). You can download the M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences application form [here (PDF, 108 KB)](https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/18-cup/fakultaetswebsite-chemie-und-pharmazie/downloads-pdf/2022_09_27_anmeldungsformular_ph_sc_master.pdf "PDF-Link opens in a new window"). Please send the completed form to [studpharma-office@cup.uni-muenchen.de](mailto:studpharma-office@cup.uni-muenchen.de)\

[Contact details](#accordionItem-1293661-9)

**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](mailto: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](mailto:studpharma-office@cup.lmu.de)

**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](mailto: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.

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