Master of Science in Life Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences

The Master of Science in Life Sciences deals with technical, technological, scientific and social issues from the fields of society, health, nutrition and the environment. In the three-semester Master’s degree programme you specialise and graduate in one of four fields: Applied Computational Life Sciences, Food and Beverage Innovation, Chemistry for the Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

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Master of Science in Life Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Career

You become a sought-after professional with leadership potential, whose Master's thesis contributes to meeting the challenges of our time. On graduation, students are able to bridge the gap between abstraction and application. They can do scientific work and successfully execute complex projects professionally.    

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Master of Science in Life Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Admission

One of the following prior qualifications is required:
 

• Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences: ECTS grade A or B* or a mark of at least 5.0*.
• FH diploma (forerunner of the Bachelor’s degree): average mark of 5.0* or higher. Recognition of at least 2 years of professional experience and/or of postgraduate studies in a corresponding professional area in agreement with the programme directors.
• University / ETH Bachelor’s degree: practice-oriented ‘passerelle’: 6 months’ work experience in the area of your specialisation.

Admission ‘sur dossier’ possible with professional experience and prior education in an appropriate field.
*Admission for candidates with a lower mark or grade is considered on an individual basis.
 

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Overview of Masters programmes - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW)

		Master of Science in Life Sciences
		Angewandte Linguistik
		Angewandte Linguistik, Vertiefung Strategic Communication Management
		Angewandte Psychologie
		Architektur
		Banking and Finance
		Business Administration
		Engineering
		Ergotherapie
		Europäischer Master of Science in Ergotherapie
		Master of Science in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems
		Master of Science in Real Estate & Facility Management
		Master of Science in Umwelt und Natürliche Ressourcen
		Pflege
		Physiotherapie
		Soziale Arbeit
		Wirtschaftsinformatik

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Master of Science in Life Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Networking

Students benefit from networking with the four Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences ZHAW,
BFH, FHNW and HES-SO. A third of the lessons are taught as part of combined courses run jointly with these
other universities.
 

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Master of Science in Life Sciences at Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Personal approach

Before your studies begin, you decide on your personal educational goals, define the topic of your Master’s thesis, and decide on your individual plan of study from the selection of modules together with your supervisor. The focal points you select are recorded in your individual study agreement (ISA). Your personal study programme is based on your educational background, your interests and your objectives. Not only at this stage, but also throughout your studies, you profit from fruitful interaction with your supervisor.

You can find the study agreements for all four specialisations under registration.
 

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