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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.

26Bachelor's Degree
UD Université de Lausanne logo
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
27Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#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
28Bachelor's Degree
Z- ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#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
29Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
30Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Bioanalytik

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — Course OverviewThe Master's in Bioanalytik at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland offers students an in-depth exploration of biochemical...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Life Sciences
31Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
32Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Biotechnologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master's degree in Biotechnology at the University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland provides an in-depth exploration of biotechnological applica...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semester (Vollzeit) / 6 Semester (Teilzeit)Duration
Part TimeMode
22.2.2027Intake
Life Sciences
33Bachelor's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#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
34Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — 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 re...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryIntake
Life Sciences
35Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Applied Cell Biology

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master of Science in Life Sciences - Applied Cell Biology at FHNW trains you to apply methods for cell biology in laboratory settings, including single-cell assays, c...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryIntake
Life Sciences
36Master's Degree
F- FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz logo
#20 in Switzerland Switzerland

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz — The Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie (Master of Science in Life Sciences) develops students’ knowledge in biotechnology and prepares them for specialist and leaders...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryIntake
Life Sciences

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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