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Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

More than 20 leading scientists lecture and research at our department. We offer a modern curriculum within the Bachelor and Master programs "Chemistry and Molecular Sciences", "Biochemistry and Molecular Life Science" and "Pharmaceutical Sciences". As a further step we offer an attractive and versatile PhD program in Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

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PhD in Health Sciences

For doctoral studies, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine offers a flexible and intensively supervised doctoral program.

Registration

Before you can register for the PhD Program, you need the approval of a supervisor from among the professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine . Please contact a potential supervisor first.

For students to the University of Lucerne, it is necessary to use the online registration . If you are starting a PhD in Health Sciences at the University of Lucerne directly after completing your Master's degree at the University of Lucerne, please register by e-mail to the student services team .  If you are not starting your PhD in the following semester, you must register online.

The following deadlines apply to doctoral registrations: August 31 for the coming fall semester January 31 for the coming spring semester

The admission to the PhD Program is regulated by the study and examination committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. The admission requirements can be found in the PhD Regulations . The admission decision will be communicated by email.

Language skills: You should have a very good knowledge of English; knowledge of German is not required.

Supervision

The first supervisor is responsible for the academic supervision. This person must be chosen from among the professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine . Without a written supervision agreement , which is co-authored and signed by a first supervisor, the admission to the PhD Program is not possible. The second supervisor  must be a person with a doctorate degree or higher from another faculty or different university.

Study requirements

The doctoral performance to be achieved consists of the academic performance (at least 18 ECTS credits), the thesis, the defense and the publication of the thesis.

Course selection All courses (see Course program ) offer ECTS credits and contribute to the 18 ECTS credit requirement. External courses can also be attended after consultation with the supervisor.

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External Course program Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS) Course program SGGÖ Course program Campus Luzern Course program SSPH+ Course program Graduate Academy Meet to Write (Uni Basel) ​​​​​​​

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The supervisor meets with the PhD student at least once a year to evaluate the progress of the dissertation. In particular, the development of the research work and the earned course credits are evaluated based on the goals set for current year. Goals for the following year are also established.

Leave of absence

A leave of absence from the doctoral study is generally possible. Applications must be submitted in written form to the Study Center ( phd_health remove-this. @ remove-this. unilu.ch ) by September 15 (for the fall semester) and February 15 (for the spring semester).

Please note the following: - A leave of absence is granted for a maximum of two semesters. - During this time there are no matriculation fees. - No academic achievements can be earned. - It is not possible to participate in courses. - No applications for financial support from the faculty can be made. - No applications for the opening of the doctoral procedure can be made.

ECTS credits For all courses with earned ECTS credits, written documentation is required to ensure that the requirements according to § 4, number 1 of the Guide to PhD Regulations are fulfilled. The minimum number of credits to be earned during the doctoral studies is 18 ECTS credits (according to § 7, number 1 of the Guide to PhD Regulations). Usually these credits consist of participation in elective modules (in the amount of at least 6 ECTS) and in elective modules, which are announced at the beginning of each semester.

Application for the opening of the doctoral procedure The doctoral procedure is opened at the candidate's request. The application must be submitted in writing to the head of the faculty and submitted to the Study Center by email to phd_health remove-this. @ remove-this. unilu.ch .

The following documents (as pdf-files) must be enclosed with the application:

• a declaration by the candidate that he or she has independently written the submitted dissertation, that he or she has only used the specified aids when writing the dissertation and that he or she has marked passages that have been adopted either literally or in content as such a statement as to whether the dissertation has already been submitted to a university in the current or another version
• proof of academic achievements of at least 18 ECTS credits
• proof of matriculation for the duration of the doctoral studies (can be requested from Study Services )

Title After the successfully contested defense, a temporary certificate is issued. After publication of the dissertation, the PhD Student is awarded as Doctor of Science (Dr. sc.). A certificate and diploma will be issued for the doctoral work.

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Questions about the doctoral program.

I am interested in the PhD Program in Health Sciences. From the admission guidelines it can be seen that with a Master of Science degree from a university of applied sciences (90 ECTS) additional ECTS must be shown. How and at what time can these be acquired?

The doctoral regulations distinguish between admission with conditions (achievements to be made before entry) and admission with conditions (achievements to be made during the doctorate) - see also § 5, para. 5:

For a Master's degree with 90 ECTS, an additional 30 ECTS must be completed. If ECTS have already been acquired at a Swiss or foreign university, the study center will check this and, if necessary, also count these ECTS.

What costs can I expect during the doctoral program?

The Study Services of the University of Lucerne have prepared an overview: Application and Admission - University of Lucerne (unilu.ch)

And the Student Advisory Service of the University of Lucerne provides more info on general financial questions at the following link: Financial and Budgeting Advice - University of Lucerne (unilu.ch)

Dr. med. Christian Schirlo, MME Director Study Center

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Liaison PhD Students:

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• Clara Lussi - [email protected]
• Jasmin Mahler - [email protected]
• Anna Romanova - [email protected]

The PhD Liaisons represent doctoral researchers, ensuring their concerns and needs are communicated to the faculty administration. We gather and respond to student feedback and provide networking and capacity-building opportunities for doctoral candidates. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email any of us.

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Quicklinks und sprachwechsel, main navigation, our mission is to perform top basic research with a strong translational focus on diseases of the central nervous system., we have made significant contributions to the understanding of disease mechanisms and the identification and characterization of drug targets also in the context of rare diseases., our quest is to attract the most talented students with the goal to create the next generation of young scientists in pharmacology., we set the standard in basic and translational neuroscience., our institute is at the forefront of developing and applying novel technologies in pharmacology..

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Below is a list of best universities in Switzerland ranked based on their research performance in Pharmacy. A graph of 362K citations received by 13K academic papers made by 9 universities in Switzerland was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

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2. Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

3. University of Zurich

4. University of Basel

5. University of Geneva

6. University of Lausanne

7. University of Bern

8. University of Fribourg

9. University of Neuchatel

The best cities to study Pharmacy in Switzerland based on the number of universities and their ranks are Zurich , Lausanne , Basel , and Geneva .

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The University of Bern and ENLIGHT support bottom-up initiatives by lecturers for challenge-based education projects in the six focus areas of ENLIGHT. Especially for early career academics, this is an opportunity to build an international network and gain interdisciplinary teaching experience.

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UniBE Doc.Mobility is granted for stays abroad which usually last twelve months. Support takes place in the form of an employment as a doctoral student, but with a place of research abroad. Application deadline: March 1/ September 1

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• PhD study in Switzerland – 2024

With the highest number of patents in all European countries, there is no doubt that PhD study in Switzerland is highly sought after. Known for research and innovation, Switzerland welcomes PhD students from all around the world. If you decide to study a PhD in Switzerland, you’ll be a part of massive network of over 61,000 international students and get the opportunity to be a part of some world-renowned research projects.

Why study a PhD in Switzerland?

• Emphasis on research – The first of many reasons to study in Switzerland is the highly competitive research sector. If you’re a PhD candidate at any of the three different types of universities , you will have the opportunity to contribute to some of the best research programmes in the world. Switzerland also has the highest number of Nobel Prize winners per capita, but, no pressure!
• Tradition of excellence – Whether it be cheese, chocolate or education, the Swiss are known for a long-standing tradition of excellence. It is no shock that is it home to some of the best universities in the world like the ETH Zurich and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, both of which are in the top 50 of the Times Higher Education global university rankings . With both traditional and structured PhDs, Switzerland produces graduates who are skilled, creative and innovative.
• Multilingual education – There are four national languages in Switzerland: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Even though more and more courses are being offered in English, universities often offer courses in any of the national languages to help you with life outside the classroom!
• Career opportunities – Your association with Switzerland does not have to end with your studies. You can choose from post-study work opportunities at one of the hundreds of multinational companies (like Nestle and Swatch) that have their offices in Switzerland.

All study in Switzerland, since 2006, has been in accordance with the Bologna system which means that a PhD is a third-cycle qualification, usually coming after a Bachelors (first cycle) and Masters (second cycle) degrees.

A Swiss PhD is the highest level of postgraduate degree you can achieve in the country and is a mark of a significant achievement.

PhD courses in Switzerland are research-based qualifications and involve independent work towards an original thesis. You can follow one of two routes:

• A traditional or a general PhD takes place within a single university under the guidance of one or more of its academic experts. You’ll spend most of your time working on your doctoral thesis, though opportunities for additional training and development may also be offered.
• Structured PhDs are a more recent development. They involve more formal training as part of the PhD programme and often involve collaboration between different institutions (including partnerships of different institutional types, such as cantonal universities and universities of applied sciences ).

How long does a PhD in Switzerland take?

On an average it takes 3-5 years to complete a Swisss PhD. However, traditional PhDs tend to be shorter whereas structured PhDs may last longer because of the additional training involved.

The academic year in Switzerland runs from September to May and is divided into two teaching semesters (September to December and February to May/June). PhD research may continue outside these periods, but any formal training within your programme will usually take place in term time.

Supervision during your PhD in Switzerland

You’ll be assigned at least one academic supervisor during your PhD. This may be the principal investigator for the laboratory or research group you work within, or an experienced academic with expertise in your general field. Your supervisor will act as a mentor for your project and will work with you to guide and support your research.

Some Swiss PhD programmes involve second or multiple supervisors. This is especially likely if you are following a structured PhD, with inputs from more than one institution. Each supervisor will normally have a specific role to play in your project, sometimes focussing on particular topic areas or on providing overall mentoring and pastoral support at your university.

How are PhDs in Switzerland assessed?

The main outcome for your PhD will be the doctoral thesis you write up and submit at the end of your research. This must represent a substantial original contribution to your academic subject. It should offer new knowledge and / or data that, in principle at least, is worth publishing for other scholars and researchers to use.

Your thesis will be assessed through an oral examination or defence . In Switzerland, this takes place in a public setting, rather than as a private viva voce exam (such as that used in the UK). You will discuss your PhD in front of a panel of experts, including at least one external examiner from outside your university. The panel will ask questions about your research and conclusions and may sometimes ask you to provide a short presentation of your main findings.

Structured PhDs may also involve some smaller assessments during your doctorate, such as coursework and exams for training modules. You will need to pass these in order to continue with your programme, but they won’t determine the final ‘grade’ for your PhD degree.

However, your life as a PhD student in Switzerland will not be limited to your research. We have a complete guide on living in Switzerland as an international student which has information on everything from living costs to getting around the country.

If you Switzerland could be your PhD study destination, we have more information on applications, fees, funding and visas below.

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• Applications: Everything you need to know about applying for for a Phd in Switzerland . We cover the entry requirements for a Swiss PhD, language requirements for entry at various universities and the deadlines you'll need to meet.
• Fees and funding : The cost of PhD study in Switzerland is relatively low due to generous government support, but can still vary considerably depending on your university. In this guide we cover the average cost of a Swiss PhD , as well as some potential funding options such as federal loans from the government.
• Visas : Non-EU/ EEA students will require a visa to study in Switzerland. We explain how to apply and the requirements you'll need to meet, as well as how to secure health insurance for the duration of your programme.
• Swiss universities : Learn the different types of universities in Switzerland and see how they fare on the world stage with our international rankings tables.
• Student life : What's it really like to study in Switzerland as a PhD student? Our guide introduces Swiss culture, leisure and cuisine, as well the practacilities of accommodation, banking and travel.

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Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences

Msc pharmaceutical sciences.

This Master's degree programme prepares students for a career in academia or in the pharmaceutical industry. It addresses talented and highly motivated students with a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, the health sciences, biology or biomedicine.

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of technology and natural sciences. The scientific courses within the programme are taught by faculty members of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences . Industry-specific subjects are covered by experts from the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry ranks among the most innovative and profitable sectors of the Swiss economy.

In the year 2007, ETH Zurich introduced the Master's degree programme in Medicinal and Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences MIPS. The programme was totally revised and started in 2017 under the new name MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

What does the programme offer?

• in-depth knowledge of the drug development process and insight into working areas in the pharmaceutical industry
• a strong focus on practical work in an academic or industrial environment
• an ideal preparation for PhD studies in pharmaceutical or (bio)medical research
• an individually tailored curriculum supported by a turoring system (high proportion of elective courses; 22/90 ECTS)
• practical training in world-leading ETH research groups in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences
• training by experts from academia AND industry
• trainings in interdisciplinary skills which prepare students for future professional activities in industry as well as in academic research (e.g. scientific writing, biostatistics, ethics, project management)

The course "Scientific Concepts and Methods" was nominated for the KITE award 2020 more information

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

• Phone phone +41 44 633 46 77

Programme coordinator

Dr. A. Küng Krähenmann

Director of studies

Prof. Dr. J. Hall

Information on the Master's degree programme: Download Flyer (PDF, 278 KB)

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1851 Industrial Fellowship awarded to Karina Wojdat

11 September 2024

Karina Wojdat of Sygnature Discovery has been awarded an 1851 Industrial Fellowship to pursue a PhD working with School of Pharmacy Professors Gareth Williams and Simon Gaisford

Karina Wojdat, a research scientist working in the formulation sciences team at Sygnature Discovery, has been awarded a prestigious 1851 Industrial Fellowship, one of only 12 successful applicants in 2024. Karina obtained her BSc from the Leicester School of Pharmacy at De Montfort University in 2021, including a placement year at Quotient Sciences. She then worked as a research assistant before joining Sygnature in 2023.

Industrial Fellowships are awarded to graduates with the potential to make an outstanding contribution to industry, and the funding will allow Karina to undertake a PhD based in industry while also receiving support and guidance from UCL academics. Karina will be working with an industrial supervisor, Dr David Pearson, Director of Form and Formulation at Sygnature, and with UCL School of Pharmacy Professors Gareth Williams and Simon Gaisford. Her project seeks to develop enhanced understanding of amorphous solid dispersions, a type of medicine increasingly important in the development pipeline. In addition to her research, Karina will benefit from the extensive training offered by UCL and by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, and will be part of the vibrant researcher culture at all three organisations.

Karina said “I am looking forward to further developing my skills as a scientist and working on science I am truly passionate about. I am sure the collaboration will highlight many different areas of this project.”. Gareth said “We are delighted that Karina has been awarded this funding against stiff opposition. This marks the start of a new collaboration between UCL and Sygnature Discovery, and Simon and I are looking forward to working with Karina and David”. David added “I’m delighted to be on this path with Karina, helping the next generation of young scientists to reach their potential and have an impact on the quality of patient outcomes.”

• 1851 Industrial Fellowships
• Sygnature Discovery 
• Prof Gareth Williams  
• Prof Simon Gaisford 
• Gareth Williams ( [email protected] ).  
• David Pearson ( [email protected] )