Pharmacy

How can an active ingredient be administered? What needs to be taken into account when manufacturing and testing medicines? And how can we boost our immune system? If you are interested in these questions, this is the programme for you!

Key facts

Degree: state examination
Admission restriction: with Numerus Clausus (NC)
Duration: 8 Semesters
Credits/ECTS: None
Teaching language: German
Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: € 315,05
Start of studies: Winter semester
Part-time possible: No
Institutions: Faculty of Biological Sciences; Institute of Pharmacy

Application & Deadlines

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Programme semester

University entrance qualification obtained in

University entrance qualification

Inhalt des Studiums

Husten, Schnupfen, Heiserkeit? Ab Herbst ist Hochsaison in den meisten Apotheken. Doch die Fachkräfte lösen nicht nur Rezepte ein und geben Medikamente aus, der Job ist um einiges vielseitiger und auch verantwortungsvoller. Im Labor werden individuelle Rezepturen hergestellt, Wechselwirkungen mit anderen Medikamenten genaustens durchdacht, und ein Großteil der Arbeit nimmt natürlich die Beratung der Kundschaft ein. So werden Krankheiten oftmals frühzeitig erkannt oder an deren Vorbeugung mitgewirkt. Doch als Arzneimittelexperte/-in stehen Ihnen unglaubliche viele Wege nach dem Studium offen: Jobs finden Sie beispielsweise ebenso in Krankenhäusern, in der Forschung beim Entwickeln und Prüfen von Arzneimitteln, in der pharmazeutischen Industrie oder bei Krankenkassen.

Im Studium der »Pharmazie« tauschen Sie den Hörsaal des Öfteren gegen Arbeiten im Labor ein. Nur so werden die theoretischen Kenntnisse verfestigt. Wissensdurst, Forscherdrang und Experimentierfreude: Wer sein Studium erfolgreich abschließen möchte, kommt ohne diese Eigenschaften nicht aus. So stellen Sie beispielsweise auch schon während des Studiums Cremes, Augen- und Ohrentropfen oder Zäpfchen selbst her. Um im weißen Laborkittel und mit Schutzbrille bestehen zu können, braucht es weiterhin ein breit gefächertes Interesse an Naturwissenschaften.

Im Mittelpunkt des Pharmazie-Studiums stehen zudem unter anderem die Wirkungsweise, Prüfung, Lagerung, Abgabe und Risikoerfassung von Arzneimitteln sowie die Information und Beratung über Medikamente. Darüber hinaus werden rechtliche und klinische Aspekte vermittelt.

Hinweis zum Vergabeverfahren: Das Ergebnis des Pharmazie-StudieneignungstestsExternal link (PhaST) wird ab dem WS 2024/25 in der Zusätzlichen Eignungsquote sowie im Auswahlverfahren der Hochschule (AdH) im Studiengang Pharmazie an der Universität Jena berücksichtigt.

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Content and structure

Pharmacy is the science of medicinal products. The study programme focuses on the effectiveness, development, production, testing, storage, dispensing, and risk assessment of medicinal products, as well as information and counselling on medicinal products and in the field of health care. In addition, legal and clinical aspects are taught. Both the training and the practice of the profession of pharmacist are regulated by the Approbationsordnung für Apotheker (Licensing Regulations for Pharmacists, AAppO). The university degree leads to a state examination, in Jena also to a diploma for those interested in research. The study programme includes the five major areas of pharmaceutical/medical chemistry, pharmaceutical biology, pharmaceutical technology / biopharmacy, pharmacology/toxicology, and clinical pharmacy. The university programme is divided into two study sections (each lasting two years), followed by a twelve-month professional internship, at least half of which you must complete in a public pharmacy. The practical training and thus the entire training to become a pharmacist is completed when you pass the third section of the Pharmaceutical Examination. After successfully completing your studies, you can apply for a licence to practise as a pharmacist, i.e. a state licence to practise in pharmacies. It is valid throughout Germany and is recognized within the EU.

Please note: From the winter semester 2024/25, the results of the admission test for the Pharmacy programme (PhaST)External link will be considered both in the Aptitude Quota and the University of Jena’s Selection Procedure.

Changes in the award procedure since the winter semester 2020/21

Please note that the allocation procedures in the study programmes with nationwide admission restrictions for Friedrich Schiller University Jena have changed significantly since the winter semester 2020/21. You can find information on the allocation procedure here de.

Downloads for the study programme

Special characteristics in Jena

When studying Pharmacy in Jena, the small to medium-sized training units and the personal and spatial proximity between students and scientific staff allow for excellent educational results in above-average study times: In the nationwide ranking, Pharmacy in Jena traditionally occupies the top places. There is very good, individual contact with assistants and professors.

Prospects

Pharmacists work in public pharmacies, in hospital pharmacies, in the pharmaceutical industry, in chemical and drug investigation offices, in administration, with specialised publishers, in environmental hygiene and environmental protection as well as in teaching at universities and technical colleges.

Personal requirements

The study of pharmacy requires a high willingness to perform, enjoyment of laboratory work, great commitment and a high degree of independence in working on the lecture and practical material. You should have sociability, social intelligence and language skills, since as a pharmacist you will primarily be dealing with people. Reliability, accuracy and diligence are just as important as a high sense of responsibility.

Admission requirements

University entrance qualification

A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
language requirements
At the moment of application, you have to prove your knowledge of the German language at level DSH-2 (German Language Test for Admission to Higher Educationpdf, 61 kb · de). You cannot start your studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena if you have only passed the DSH-1 exam! The following certificates accredited by the German Rectors Conference will be recognized as equivalents:

Goethe Certificate C2 (GDS)

German Language Diploma Level II of the KMK (DSD II)

TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination

telc Certificate C1 German for Higher Education

German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg

If you do not have sufficient knowledge of German yet, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers you a preparatory language course for the DSH exam. To attend the course, your German knowledge must be at least on level B1.

Additional application documents for international students

CV

Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University entrance qualification certificate

Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University degree certificate / previous periods of study

Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of German proficiency
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:

German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education, at least level 2 (DSH-2)

Goethe Certificate, C2 (GDS)

German Language Diploma, Level II of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (DSD II)

TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination

Telc German C1 University certificate (at least with the grade “satisfactory”)

German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg

Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.

If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
Translation of international application documents

A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
APS certificate

Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
University entrance examination
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:

Iran (university entrance examination or proof of a foundation year if the school-leaving certificate was obtained before 2019)

Republic of Korea/South Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

China (GaoKao)

Contacts

Subject-specific academic advisory service - Dr Andreas Seeling

Room 403
Philosophenweg 12
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: andreas.seeling@uni-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641 9-49814
Link to download vCard: vCard

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help: To Service-Desk
Phone: +49 3641 9-411200
Mobile phone: +49 3641 9-411111
Link to download vCard: vCard
Further link: To the advisory services

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

Video chat: To the video chat – Zoom Videochat ZeitenMondays to Fridays (12:30 to 13:00) Password ZSB2020 Data protection informationpdf, 101 kb

Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help: To Service-Desk
Phone: +49 3641 9-411111
Fax: +49 3641 9-411112
Link to download vCard: vCard
Further link: More information

Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - Stay abroad

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: outgoing@uni-jena.de
Link to download vCard: vCard