28 Master's degrees offered by the university

The "University of Bern-Fribourg Master in Earth Sciences (Geology)" is a joint program conducted by the Institute of Geological Sciences at the University of Bern and the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg.

The Master program in Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State (ATS) at the University of Bern addresses topics that have become increasingly important in view of the ongoing process of globalization and increasing international interdependencies and interconnections. 

The World Literature degree program at the University of Bern is about critically examining conventional definitions of "world literature" and redrawing the boundaries in view of the conditions prevailing in a globalized and media-driven world.

This Physics master's degree program at the University of Bern provides general training in applied, experimental and theoretical Physics or Astronomy, enabling students to undertake independent academic work.

The interdisciplinary and application-oriented Master of Science program "Biomedical Engineering" is assigned to the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern. The program is offered by the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research in cooperation with the Bern University of Applied Sciences.

The program in Molecular Life Sciences of the University of Bern is run jointly by the Institutes of Cell Biology and Plant Sciences and the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Science Faculty. 

The MASA program at the University of Bern addresses all the varied aspects of Social Anthropology. The program also focuses on innovative research in both traditional areas, such as kinship, social exchange, religious and ritual practices, ethnicity, material culture and the human-environment relationship, and new fields such as gender studies and the anthropology of climate change.

The unique master's program in Sociolinguistics in the German-speaking region offered at the University of Bern is a two-year program devoted to various aspects of the relationship between language and society and their reciprocal influence.

Citizens of modern societies are faced with a vast variety of questions concerning the relationship between politics, economics, morality and law. The Master program in Political, Legal, and Economic Philosophy (PLEP) of the philosophical department at the University of Bern aims to provide a context in which students from different countries can address these questions systematically.

This Economics Master program at the University of Bern expands the knowledge students have attained at the Bachelor level and addresses selected topics in various areas. 

The Business and Economics master's degree program at the University of Bern builds on previous knowledge relating to business and economics obtained in a Bachelor’s degree program.

The Master's degree programme in Statistics and Data Science (M.Sc.) at the University of Bern spans three semesters. This course is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of statistical models and data science methodologies. It is offered in English, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for both local and international students.

The Master program in Geography at the University of Bern builds upon the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor program by offering a specialized yet also interdisciplinary education that allows students to pursue various careers: Geographers can be found in public agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, development organizations and consulting firms.

The University of Bern offers a Master of Science in Applied Economic Analysis, designed to be completed in three semesters. This programme is conducted in English and provides students with the skills necessary to analyse economic issues relevant to policy-making and business strategies.

Confront the complexities of English languages and literatures. Improve your methodological skills. Investigate your research interests. The MA Programme in Languages and Literatures in English at thr University of Bern offers a wide variety of topics, theoretical approaches and historical perspectives to explore.

Computer-based approaches are becoming increasingly important in biological research. The study of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the University of Bern gives you a good basic knowledge and prepares you for a career in a large amount of working fields.

The Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Bern is a comprehensive programme designed for those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. This course spans three semesters and is conducted in English, providing students with a robust foundation in advanced computing principles.

 This Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Bern will teach you the most modern methods of biological research in combination with a basic education in medicine that focuses on expanding your knowledge of how the most important systems in the human body function.

The Master's program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Bern leads to the degree of a Master of Science (M Sc) in Ecology and Evolution.

The Artificial Intelligence in Medicine program at University of Bern aims to give graduates a solid understanding of the principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning, so that they can apply this knowledge to design, develop and evaluate intelligent systems across the medical and clinical lifecycle.