Master's Degree Life Sciences Full Time

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz · Switzerland

Duration

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

Intake

February

Mode

Full Time

About this program

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

Career outcomes

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.

How this course compares

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is #20 in Switzerland on research impact (251,446 citations).
It lists 9 Life Sciences courses in total, 6 of them at master's level.
4 universities in Switzerland teach master's Life Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
Most master's Life Sciences courses in Switzerland take 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time); this one does too.

The same course elsewhere in Switzerland

Master's scholarships in Switzerland →

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie University of Applied Sciences Aargau 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)

Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)

Master's scholarships in Switzerland →

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Switzerland offer master's Life Sciences?

University of Applied Sciences Aargau, University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ), University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland are among the 4 that do.

How long is the Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology at FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz?

It takes 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in February.

Is FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz a good university for Life Sciences?

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz is #20 in Switzerland on research impact (251,446 citations).

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