PhaST
Scholastic aptitude test for pharmacy studies in Germany
Welcome to phast
The PhaST is a subject-specific study aptitude test developed according to the international standards of psychological aptitude diagnostics. The PhaST is being developed in cooperation between the University of Freiburg, the University of Tübingen, the University of Heidelberg and the ITB. PhaST consists of the following modules which have proven to predict study success:
- Working Precision and Concentration
- Understanding and Applying Complex Rules
- Linking Complex Data
- Comprehending Text
- Thinking Spatially
- Analysing Material Qualitatively
- Interpreting Scientific Figures and Tables
- Analysing Quantitative Relationships
- Maths and Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
The various exercises cover competencies such as memory, reasoning and concentration.
Duration: 4:00 h
Test languages: German
Implementation: Online in test centers
Participation fee: 75 Euro (including VAT)
Why do universities use PhaST?
- It helps to identify the best applicants and compensates for differences in high school grades. It can increase diversity and gives a fair chance to every applicant.
- It was developed and evaluated according to the international scientific standards of psychological assessment and has good reliability and validity for finale study grades.
- PhaST is guided by the EU's data protection standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
Proven test modules for the prediction of study success
Working Precision and Concentration
assesses the ability to concentrate and work precisely even under time pressure.
Understanding and Applying Complex Rules
assesses the ability to deal with complex rules and the ability to concentrate even under time pressure.
Linking Complex Data
assesses memory and the ability to link information from different modes of representation.
Comprehending Text
measures text comprehension using subject-related texts from the field of study.
Thinking Spatially
tests spatial awareness using the rotation of biomolecules.
Analysing Material Qualitatively
assesses the ability to concretise and to experiment on the basis of problems in analytical chemistry.
Interpreting Scientific Figures and Tables
measures competence in understanding illustrations and diagrams on various topics in the field of study.
Analysing Quantitative Relationships
measures quantitative skills and assumes a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Maths and Physics
tests fundamental school knowledge from the fields of mathematics and physics for the study.
Biology
tests fundamental school knowledge from the field of biology for the study.
Chemistry
tests fundamental school knowledge from the field of chemistry for the study.
Test Dates 2024
Registration for Test Dates in 2024 will open on 03.01.2024 at 9:00 am (CET)
| Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
| 27.04.2024 | tba |
| 25.05.2024 | tba |
| 29.06.2024 | tba |
| 30.11.2024 | tba |
Only test appointments with free places are displayed in the registration portal. Your results will be available for download in your user account no later than ten days after the test!
Please also note the information on not permitted objects or behaviour during the test
Although the test can hardly be trained, some preparation is helpful. Please find further information on how to prepare for the test here.
PhaST is Currently used for the following programmes:
- Freie Universität Berlin
- University of Bonn
- Technische Universität Braunschweig
- Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- University of Frankfurt
- University of Freiburg
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
- University of Heidelberg
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena
- Kiel University
- Leipzig University
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Philipps-Universität Marburg
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich
- University of Münster
- Universität Regensburg
- Saarland University
- University of Tübingen
- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
You can apply to study pharmacy at the universities via Hochschulstart. Here you can enter your PhaST result directly during the application process. You can find more information about the application process at Hochschulstart as well as the important dates and deadlines for the application at www.hochschulstart.de.
The result of the PhaST is taken into account by the user universities in the different quotas. The best way to find out exactly how the PhaST result is taken into account with other criteria is to consult the selection statutes of the universities to which you want to apply. There you will always find the most up-to-date and binding information. Usually, the test score (standard score) of the overall test shown in the PhaST result is taken into account in such a way that you can only improve your chances of a place at university by submitting the PhaST result and not worsen them.
News about PhaST
New testing system to be expanded with additional online tests
Since 2020, numerous aptitude tests have been carried out with the ITB’s own test system IONA (ITB-Online-Assessment): Several thousand applicants
The circle of PhaST universities continues to grow
Five additional universities accept the Pharmacy Study Aptitude Test PhaST for the selection of their students: Kiel University Leipzig University
Three additional universities are now using PhaST
We are very pleased to welcome three additional PhaST universities: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg All three have decided