37 Best Life Sciences Programs in Switzerland

Across Switzerland, 9 universities offer 37 Life Sciences programs, typically lasting 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time). Courses from ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel come first, because those universities rank highest.

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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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4Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Biotechnology at FHNW (University of Applied Sciences Aargau) is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. It deepens scientific knowledge and s...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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5Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Biotechnology (Master of Science in Life Sciences) at University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHNW) develops expertise for biotechnological pr...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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6Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master’s degree in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biotechnology is a Master of Science that deepens scientific knowledge and methodological skills. The progra...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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7Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Applied Cell Biology

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences Applied Cell Biology is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. It trains you to apply methods directly in the laboratory, including single-cell...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Life Sciences

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8Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Applied Cell Biology

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Applied Cell Biology (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you to apply applied cell biology methods in laboratory practice. You work...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

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—Intake

Life Sciences

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9Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Applied Cell Biology

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master’s degree in Life Sciences – Applied Cell Biology (Master of Science in Life Sciences) trains you to apply methods in the laboratory, including single-cell assa...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

22.2.Intake

Life Sciences

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10Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — The Master in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) develops advanced knowledge in biotechnology and related natural science methods. Studen...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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11Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie is a Master of Science in Life Sciences. It deepens students’ natural science knowledge and expands their methods skills for...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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12Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Biotechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) helps you deepen scientific knowledge and expand your methods skills in biotechnology. Y...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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13Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Aargau — This Master of Science in Life Sciences focuses on Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry. Students deepen knowledge in modern organic chemistry concepts and applications,...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

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Life Sciences

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14Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) — The Master in Life Sciences (Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry) is a Master of Science programme in Life Sciences focused on organic and supramolecular chemistry. You...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

FebruaryIntake

Life Sciences

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15Master's Degree

Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland — The Master in Life Sciences – Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry (Master of Science in Life Sciences) develops advanced knowledge in modern organic chemistry and in mol...

Master's DegreeLevel

3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Life Sciences

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16Bachelor'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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17Bachelor'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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18Bachelor'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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19Bachelor'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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20Bachelor'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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21Bachelor'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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22Bachelor'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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23Bachelor'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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24Bachelor'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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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. ETH Zurich has the largest research record in this group, with 27,634,855 citations and an h-index of 1,175. 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

By level: 19 bachelor's and 18 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (35), Biology (1) and Biochemistry (1). The usual length is 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time) and 4 years. 92% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (79% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (54% of courses with a stated intake). FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Switzerland for Life Sciences?

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 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 Life Sciences course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time), with 4 years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in Switzerland?

Spring is the main intake — 79% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Switzerland?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, with 9, ahead of ETH Zurich (6).

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