Doctor of Philosophy Programme Pharmaceutical Sciences
| Faculty | Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Qualification Level |
Doctorate (Third Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 8, EQF/NQF: Level 8 |
| ISCED-F | 0916 Pharmacy |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 094 xxx | UC 794 665 xxx |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2009S) * |
| Language of Instruction | German / English |
| Admission Requirements | Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
| Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2009S)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English Version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 2015, Issue 22, No. 329 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 2 2015, Issue 13, No. 167 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin November 13 2008 , Issue 9, No. 66
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme Pharmacy
- Master's Programme Chemistry
- Master's Programme Materials and Nanosciences
- Master's Programme Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Development and Regulatory Affairs
- Diploma Programme Chemistry
- Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Chemistry
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
| Compulsory Modules 30 ECTS-Credits |
Dissertation 150 ECTS-Credits |
|
Scientific Core Skills Analysis and Critical Exploitation of Own Research Results Diskussion of Current Research Results Presentation of Own Research Results Generic Scientific Skills Doctoral Thesis Defense |
The dissertation is a piece of scientific work which serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of pharmaceutical sciences or be closely related to these fields. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply. The student has to nominate a team of supervisors, comprised of at least two supervisors (dissertation committee). One of the supervisors is named as responsible main supervisor (holder of a “Venia docendi”, a university teaching authorization). With the exception of the main supervisor, supervisors can also come from subject-related fields. In exceptional cases only one supervisor can be nominated. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
Modules and Dissertation until wintersemester 2015/2016 »
| Compulsory Modules 60 ECTS-Credits |
Dissertation 120 ECTS-Credits |
|
Scientific Core Skills Analysis of Own and External Research Results Discussion of current Research Results Presentation of Own Research Results Generic Skills Doctoral Thesis Defense |
The dissertation is a piece of scientific work which serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of pharmaceutical sciences or be closely related to these fields. The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee) and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Innsbruck serves to educate and train junior scientists in the pharmaceutical sciences, with special attention to current processes of developing and characterizing pharmaceutical ingredients and their therapeutic application, their effects on important physiological und pathophysiological processes in mammals and other model organisms, and the identification of new disease-relevant signaling processes and modern methods of developing drugs. Graduates of the doctoral programme are able to independently address and present issues in the natural sciences on a very high level of subject-specific and methodical expertise. Additionally, students acquire the broad scientific and communicative competences required of successful professional scientists in leading positions in academic, industrial, or public environments.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Pharmaceutical Sciences may include:
- pharmaceutical industry (research, pharmaceutics, quality management, drug safety, pharmacovigilance, drug regulatory affairs, marketing and sales),
- public health/pharmaceutics,
- inspection & testing institutes/environmental conservation
- schools (CPHT education),
- specialist publishers,
- colleges and universities (teaching and research).
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
81.3 |
 |
= 100% |
|
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
12.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
4.1 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
1.8 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
- Information on PhD and Doctoral Programmes
- Submission of the Dissertation
- Deadlines
- Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application of the Dissertation (including Exposè)
- Cover Sheet of the Dissertation
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Dissertation
- To block the Dissertation
- Application of the Dissertation's Defence
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 
Dean of Studies
Ass. Prof. Mag. Dr. Thomas Müller