Overview

Modern science is continuously leaning towards Chemistry. In Life Sciences, Materials or Environment, researchers realize that pertinent answers are hidden at the molecular scale.

Key activities spread across the chiral synthesis of molecules with biological interests, elucidation of biological mechanisms, molecular conversion of energy, catalytic processes, biosensors and development of new analytical tools.

Career options:

The Master of Science in Molecular and Biological Chemistry from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne prepares the students for a career in research, combining theoretical understanding of the molecular world and hands-on experience in laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Chemical biology of cell imaging

Physical and chemical analyses of materials

Protein mass spectrometry and proteomics

Cellular signalling

Frontiers in chemical biology

Nanobiotechnology and biophysics

Computational methods in molecular quantum mechanics

Understanding advanced molecular simulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Molecular Sciences View 11 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your resumé (curriculum vitae).

Copy of your University degree(s), if already available.

Complete transcripts from each university you have attended.

A statement of purpose. See below for a detailed explanation.

Your identity card or passport.

Extra documents, such as TOEFL or GRE scores, research publications, or other portfolios of your previous work, are welcome but not compulsory.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

1560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 780 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 780 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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