Pharmaceutical Process Engineering Master

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Program Overview

The Master's Program in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering is a two-year program designed to train engineers specialized in addressing complex technological and environmental challenges within the pharmaceutical industry and related sectors. Combining scientific expertise with engineering innovation, this program provides in-depth knowledge in transport phenomena, process simulation, applied thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, and the design of sustainable processes tailored to the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical field. The program offers students a curriculum that balances strong theoretical foundations with a hands-on, practice-oriented approach closely aligned with industry needs. It places particular emphasis on process modeling, optimization, and intensification, thus preparing future graduates to play a key role in innovation, industrial scale-up, and improving process performance.

These skills are applicable across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, parapharmaceuticals, and more. The program is intended for students who wish to pursue advanced studies in pharmaceutical process engineering in order to acquire specialized expertise and prepare to tackle the technical and industrial challenges unique to this field.

Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The Master's Program in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering offers a structured curriculum built around advanced courses, enabling students to consolidate the knowledge acquired during their Bachelor's studies while specializing in key areas of the discipline.From the first semester, students are immersed in core subjects such as Applied Thermodynamics for Pharmaceutical Processes, Transport Phenomena and Unit Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering. These courses are designed to strengthen the technical and analytical skills required to tackle more complex topics, such as advanced formulation methods, drug synthesis, and multiphase bioreactors.This in-depth training equips students with the expertise and rigor needed to address the specific industrial and environmental challenges of the pharmaceutical sector.

Advanced Topics

Throughout their studies in the Master’s Program in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, students delve into highly specialized and advanced topics directly aligned with the complexity and specific demands of the pharmaceutical industry. Among these advanced subjects are:

Design and intensification of pharmaceutical processes
Advanced modeling and numerical simulation
Purification and crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Quality control and process validation
Bioprocesses and the manufacturing of biological products
Risk analysis and process safety
Design and intensification of pharmaceutical processes

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Admissions Information

Admission to the Master’s Program in Pharmaceutical Process Engineering is open to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, or a closely related field. Selection is based on academic merit, motivation, and the alignment of the candidate’s profile with the objectives of the program. International applicants are welcome and are encouraged to contact the admissions office for personalized support throughout the application process.