Doctoral Programme in Clinical Pharmacy
A structured doctoral programme focused on enhancing drug safety through interdisciplinary research in clinical pharmacy and medicine.
Best for:Best for pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists seeking to specialize in clinical drug safety and interdisciplinary healthcare research.
Overview
The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Pharmacy at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a structured research initiative dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced pharmacotherapy. Candidates work in interdisciplinary teams alongside pharmacists, scientists, and clinicians to address critical issues such as drug-drug interactions, adverse drug events, and personalized medicine. The programme integrates practical training in hospital pharmacy settings with rigorous academic seminars and research supervision. Students are expected to contribute to international scientific literature and participate in regular progress monitoring to ensure high-quality research outputs.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on drug safety, dose adjustment, or adverse drug events.
- Participate in regular seminars covering soft skills, scientific writing, and clinical pharmacy topics.
- Engage in Journal Club meetings and present research progress to mentors.
- Complete practical training within the hospital pharmacy and drug information units.
- Present research findings at internal symposia and international scientific conferences.
- Contribute to at least one publication in an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc or equivalent degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science
Degree offered: Dr (Doctoral degree)
Language: German (C1 required); English (no minimum level, but used for seminars)
Instruction: German and English
Publications: At least one publication in an international scientific journal is required during the programme.
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary clinical environments
- Proficiency in German at C1 level
- Must hold an MSc or equivalent in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should review the specific application instructions provided on the official programme website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency
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