19 Best Bachelor's Life Sciences Programs in Switzerland

19 Bachelor's Life Sciences courses are taught at 9 universities in Switzerland; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel.

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1Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie at the University of Applied Sciences Aargau is a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biotechnolo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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2Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, with a specialization in Biotechnologie. The programme focuses on applying...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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3Bachelor's Degree

Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Bachelor in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Studienrichtung Biotechnologie. The programme focuses on applying modern m...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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4Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biochemie – Chemische Biologie

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry – Chemical Biology at ETH Zurich is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms unde...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biochemie – Chemische Biologie

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry – Chemical Biology at ETH Zurich delves into the intricate molecular mechanisms that underlie biological processes. This comprehensi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Biochemistry

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biologie

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Biology at ETH Zurich is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of the biological sciences. The program covers a wide spectrum...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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7Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biologie

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Biology at ETH Zurich offers a comprehensive foundation in the biological sciences, integrating both theoretical knowledge and practical skills....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Biology

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8Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Lebensmittelwissenschaften und Ernährung

ETH Zurich — In the Bachelor's program in Food Science and Nutrition at ETH Zurich, students engage in a comprehensive study of the scientific principles underpinning food production,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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9Bachelor's Degree

QS World #7 #1 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften

ETH Zurich — The Bachelor's degree in Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften at ETH Zurich provides an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, blending chemistry, biology, and medi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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10Bachelor's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biochemie

University of Zurich

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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11Bachelor's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biochemie

University of Zurich

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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12Bachelor's Degree

QS World #100 #5 in Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland

Biologie

University of Zurich

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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13Bachelor's Degree

QS World #158 #8 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biologie

University of Basel

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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14Bachelor's Degree

QS World #212 #10 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biologie

Université de Lausanne — The Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Université de Lausanne offers a comprehensive exploration of biological sciences, encompassing a variety of disciplines such as cellul...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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15Bachelor's Degree

Z-

#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Applied Digital Life Sciences

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Applied Digital Life Sciences at ZHAW is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving fields of biology...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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16Bachelor's Degree

Z-

#18 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biotechnologie

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften — The Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften offers a comprehensive approach to the principles and applications of bi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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17Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bachelor in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor in Life Sciences - Biotechnologie at FHNW leads to a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Studienrichtung Biotechnologie. You study how biological systems c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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18Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biotechnologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at the University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB) offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of biotechnol...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Part TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Life Sciences

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19Bachelor's Degree

F-

#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biotechnologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biotechnology prepares you to understand biological systems and use them to produce industrially relevan...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

6 Semester (Vollzeit) / max. 12 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration

Full TimeMode

20.9.2027Intake

Life Sciences

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #7 (ETH Zurich) to #212 (Université de Lausanne); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: ETH Zurich is cited most (27,634,855 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (17), Biology (1) and Biochemistry (1). The usual length is 4 years and 6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time). 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake). ETH Zurich offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Life Sciences in Switzerland?

ETH Zurich (QS World #7), University of Zurich (QS World #100) and University of Basel (QS World #158) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Life Sciences in Switzerland?

Of those with published fees, ETH Zurich is the least expensive at about USD 1,600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's Life Sciences course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 6 semesters (full-time) / max. 12 semesters (part-time) the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Life Sciences courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Life Sciences courses in Switzerland?

ETH Zurich, with 6, ahead of FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (3).

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