The Master in
Biology
is an advanced training program that allows students to follow theoretical courses, in English (or French for some orientations), in the first year according to a specialized orientation (see below). The Master's program puts particular emphasis on research work, with a two-month pre-internship in the first year, followed by a research project carried out in a laboratory or research group for a full year in the second year. The mathematics and physics orientations allow students to broaden their knowledge in one of these disciplines and to work on a multidisciplinary project.
7 specialized orientations:
- Molecular Biosciences, Genetics, Development and Evolution
- Molecular Plant Sciences
- Microbiology
- Biodiversity and Systematics
- Bioinformatics and Data Analysis in Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
Programme length
2 years (4 semesters)
Languages of instruction
English
Except for the Physics and Mathematics orientations where some mandatory courses are in French.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
A Bachelor in Biology or an equivalent degree. Students are required to find a laboratory or group in which to conduct their research project.
Applications
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
The Master in Biology
- Elective or mandatory courses according to the chosen orientation and pre-internship (60 credits)
- Research project and dissertation (60 credits)
Professional Prospects
The Master of Science in Biology leads to a number of professions both in Switzerland and abroad, including:
- Fundamental and medical research in universities and public institutions
- Scientific research and consulting in biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- Biology teaching in middle school and high school
- Scientific journalism
- Scientific consulting in governmental or private organisations which finance research
- Museums and botanical gardens
- Ecology-oriented services, etc
Contact information
Ms Audrey Bellier
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 56 (mondays)
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