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10 Master's degrees offered by the university

Physics of Life
The Physics of Life degree at University of Basel provides training in cutting-edge research in biophysics, at the interface of physics, mathematics, engineering, and life sciences.
Medicines Development
The European Center of Pharmaceutical Medicine (ECPM) designs and organizes the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Medicines Development program from University of Basel, together with partnering universities throughout Europe and other health care partner organizations.
Animal Biology
The MSc degree in Animal Biology at University of Basel is awarded for a total of 90 credit points: 50 for the MSc thesis project, 30 for courses, and 10 for the final exam.
Chemistry
Chemistry training at the University of Basel is multifaceted. The basics of chemistry are taught in the bachelor's degree. An initial specialization is possible in the MSc in Chemistry, which can then be deepened in the doctoral program by working on current issues.
Infection Biology
The Specialized MSc in Infection Biology at the University of Basel is run by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), an internationally recognized center for public health excellence.
Physics
The division of the MSc Physics from University of Basel into the two sub-areas corresponds to the two types of physical research, namely on the one hand asking specific questions about nature and exploring them through experiments and on the other hand interpreting the results with the help of mathematical and numerical methods and predicting new facts.
Finance and Money
The specialized Master's program in Finance and Money at the University of Basel provides students with the conceptual knowledge and the methodological skills required for professional financial decision making.
Nanosciences
In the Nanosciences programme at the University of Basel, the interdisciplinary approach is pursued through 2 project work in different disciplines, in addition to the Master's thesis.
Plant Science
Within the Basel life science program, the Department of Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive 1.5 year Master's course in Plant Science at the University of Basel for graduates with a background in biology (BSc in biology or equivalent).
Molecular Biology
This Master’s degree in Molecular Biology is offered by the Biozentrum of the University of Basel. It provides direct access to molecular biology research and teaching at the international top level in a working atmosphere which equally promotes professional and personal development.