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32 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.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering programme at the University of Basel's students can choose among courses in image-guided therapy or biomaterials & nanotechnology to learn the basics of a broad spectra of medical devices used for diagnostics, surgery and treatment.
Economics
The Economics master's program from University of Basel combines to a certain extent still events from the areas business and economics as well as methods. Due to the structure of the core subjects, the students receive a methodologically demanding training in business and economics at a master’s level.
Changing Societies
The Changing Societies master's degree from University of Basel's students benefit from the advantages of an interdisciplinary social science degree as well as from compulsory methodical training.
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.
Drug Sciences
The MSc in Drug Sciences at the University of Basel provides theoretical and practical skills in the field of the discovery, development and safety aspects of drugs. This Master program is focused on a future career in industrial or academic research, product development or in a regulatory agency.
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.
Psychology
The course in Psychology at the University of Basel focuses on examining and understanding the experience and behavior of people and their ongoing development in the interplay of biological, social and societal conditions and using this knowledge and the resulting skills constructively in research and application.
Computer Science, Informatics
The Computer Science, Informatics programme at the University of Basel represents a young science at the interface between mathematics and engineering and science.
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.
International Health
The International Health programme at the University of Basel focuses on strategies of modern International / Global Health approaches which take into account conditions of countries with resources constraints.
European Global Studies
The Master's Program in European Global Studies at the University of Basel teaches concepts and methods that capture Europe's global networks both in their historical context and in their significance for the present and future.
International Health Management
The MBA in International Health Management, offered by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), an associated institute of the University of Basel and a member of the Swiss School of Public Health+ (SSPH+), provides a unique opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills outlined above.
Critical Urbanisms
The English-language master's program Critical Urbanisms at the University of Basel trains a new generation of graduates who are capable of bridging the rifts between city and country as well as north and south in order to better understand the complexity of urban living environments in the 21st century and the extraordinary challenges to tackle the current urbanization.
Religion, Economics and Politics
In this master’s course in Religion, Economics and Politics from University of Basel, the students deepen the connections between religion, economics and politics from different, complementary scientific perspectives. The course addresses pressing social issues relating to religion on a local, national and global level.
Anthropology
The Anthropology Master's degree program at the University of Basel combines the academic traditions of British social anthropology and American cultural anthropology.
Educational Sciences
The Master of Arts in Educational Sciences from University of Basel is designed as a research-based, part-time course (courses on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and occasionally on Fridays / Saturdays in compact courses).
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.
Nursing Science
The MSc in Nursing Science at the University of Basel moves between the challenges of the health system, such as the growing number of elderly and chronically ill people, and the health policy goal of being able to provide effective nursing interventions as efficiently as possible.
African Studies
The African Studies Master's program at the University of Basel provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic engagement with Africa.