The core of the programme is ‘research-based learning’ and developing a critical, inquisitive and self-reflective attitude and the skills to systematically analyse scientific issues. A major part of the programme involves active participation in ongoing research projects; facilitated by intensive coaching during an internship covering all aspects of the research cycle; being concluded with research thesis/ oral presentation. Throughout the programme students follow lecture series and seminars.

The specialisation Industrial Pharmacy consists of 60 EC in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and 60 EC in Industrial Pharmacy. 

In addition to general achievements, graduates of the MSc programme BPS with the specialisation Industrial Pharmacy have reached the following specific achievement levels: 

a. Industrial pharmaceutical knowledge and understanding of prerequisites for production,  quality and safety management, and batch release; 

b. Experience with industrial pharmaceutical quality documentation systems; 

c. Knowledge of industrial pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and ethical issues.