Master in Drug Discovery and Development (Master)

The Drug Discovery and Development master's programme at TH Köln, taught by Prof. Dr. Markus Pietsch, focuses on the interaction between enzymes and ligands, a topic explored through modules like "Arzneimittelindikationen" and "Molekulare Pharmakologie". Pietsch, with his background in biochemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, leads research on drug-target interactions, particularly in cancer and atherosclerosis, and collaborates with multiple working groups for substance characterisation.

The program covers key areas in drug development and interactions, including the study of specific drugs, enquiries into inflammatory processes, and hormonal imbalances, reflecting the university's strength in applied natural sciences and pharmaceutical research.