The Drug Discovery and Safety specialisation consists of compulsory and optional components. 

You will start with the Introduction Course Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences with specialisation in Drug Discovery and Safety. The major compulsory components are two research projects, both of which include writing a Master's thesis. The major research project must be in one of the research themes of the LACDR research cluster Drug Discovery and Safety. The minor research project is preferably conducted in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS). For the second research project you are advised to go abroad to gain international experience. Guidance and advice about studying abroad is provided by the International Office of the Faculty of Science. 

Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, attending one advanced lecture series in a discipline of BPS, attending the Scientific Conduct course, and attending at least ten colloquia presented by other Master's students in BPS. In addition, students are required to complete a portfolio on advanced academic skills and career orientation by attending symposia, workshops and career events. For the optional component, Master's students can choose from additional courses or work placements.