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CAS ETH in Pharmaceuticals – From Research to Market

This description is only available in English.

  • Start possible in every module

    Start

  • 5 course modules (2–4 years)

    Duration

  • ETH Zurich

    Location
  • English
    Tuition language
  • Anytime
    Application period

  • CHF 13,230

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Pharmaceuticals – From Research to Market

Practice-oriented and compatible with full-time employment. Professional speakers from pharma industry, consulting, regulatory authorities and academia.

Structure and content

Programme description

The programme provides an overview of the framework and processes of drug development. Drug Development contains chemicals and biomolecules. It builds on the scientific background of participants.

It adds knowledge of:

  • healthcare systems,
  • pharmaceutical business,
  • marketing, project management,
  • quality management and GxP,
  • health communication,
  • pharmaceutical and clinical development,
  • manufacturing,
  • and regulatory guidelines and requirements.

Objectives

The programme provides an overview of drug development from drug discovery to the marketing of a drug.

Professional perspectives

The programme prepares participants for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

12 ECTS credits
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Target group and admission

Target group

Individuals with a degree in pharmaceutical or natural sciences working in the pharmaceutical industry or for health authorities.

Requirements

A recognised university qualification (Master of Science, MSc) in pharmaceutical sciences or natural sciences or an equivalent qualification.

Required language skills

English: C1 – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English
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Dates and venue

Start

Start possible in every module

Duration

5 course modules over 2–4 years, writing of an essay

Application period

Anytime

Location

ETH Zurich

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Fees

Programme fee

CHF 13,230

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 2,500
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 13,230
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Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Recommended procedure for a successful application

Application documents

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Organiser

Programme management

Professor Roger Schibli
Programme Director
Professor Roger Schibli

Contact

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • +41 44 633 74 05

ETH Zurich
Postgraduate Studies Pharmacy
Vladimir-​Prelog-Weg 4
8093 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB), Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Further information

CAS ETH in Pharmaceuticals – From Research to Market
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