Master's Degree Life Sciences Full Time

Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology

at University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland · Switzerland

Duration

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

Intake

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Mode

Full Time

About this program

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 programme focuses on biopharmaceutical products, continuous bioprocesses, process analytics and automation, formulation and analytics of biologics, and regulatory requirements for biological medicines.

Learning is research-based and application-oriented, with practical training in laboratories and work on real research and development projects. You complete a full-time course in 3 semesters or part-time/work-study in 6 semesters. The programme includes module groups for the Biotechnology specialization, electives, cluster-specific modules, core skills, and a thesis. Specialisation choices include Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, Applied Cell Biology, or Pharma Technology.

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.
Research, development, production, and marketing of biopharmaceutical products.

How this course compares

It lists 5 Life Sciences courses in total, 4 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 →

#20 in Switzerland Master in Life Sciences Biotechnologie FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)

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's scholarships in Switzerland →

Frequently asked questions

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

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (#20 in Switzerland), University of Applied Sciences Aargau, University of Applied Sciences Basel (FHBB ) are among the 4 that do.

How long is the Master in Life Schiences Biotechnology at University of Applied Sciences Solothurn Northwestern Switzerland?

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

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