Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology is a Masters program taught at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland. Intake: February. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)) options.

The Master of Science in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biotechnology is designed to deepen scientific knowledge and sharpen methodological skills for roles in research and industry. The programme focuses on biopharmaceutical products such as cell and gene therapies, continuous bioprocesses, process analytics and automation, formulation and analytics of biologics, and regulatory requirements.

Study is available in full-time and part-time/work-study modes. Learning is delivered through online and onsite formats. The programme includes practical training in laboratories and work on real research and development projects, along with elective options such as Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, Applied Cell Biology, or Pharma Technology. A total of 90 ECTS credits are completed, including a thesis.

Modules

• Biotechnology
• Electives
• Cluster-specific
• Core skills
• Thesis

The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://fhnw.ch/en/life-sciences/degree-programmes/offerings/programmes/master-in-life-schiences-biotechnology

• Biopharmaceutical production: vaccines, therapeutic antibodies, viral vectors for gene therapies.
• Quality management and regulatory affairs.
• Process development and optimisation.
• Data analysis and digitisation in the Life Sciences.
• Technology transfer and product management.

31 fully funded scholarships are listed for Switzerland. See Switzerland scholarships.