Highlights
Tuition fee
1160 CHF / year
1160 CHF / year
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Tuition fee
1160 CHF / year
1160 CHF / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Campus location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Campus location
Lausanne, Switzerland

About

The Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Biology degree offered by University of Lausanne is intended for students who are interested in biological research in the medical field.

Overview

At this Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Biology at the University of Lausanne, teaching focuses on the acquisition of key areas of expertise necessary for the development of new pre-clinical and clinical medical applications. This training gives students an in-depth knowledge of basic cellular functions, systems that transmit signals inside and among cells, human biology, and the normal and pathological functioning of the most important systems of the human organism.

Considerable attention is also paid to learning and applying techniques used in medical biology, as well as to personal research work.

Orientations

The second semester is dedicated to specialisation. Students choose a study path from the following options:

  • Immunology and Cancer
  • Neurosciences
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology.

University studies develop, in addition to specific academic skills, a great many transverse skills such as oral and written communication, critical, analytical and summarising faculties, abilities in research, management of bibliographic resources and knowledge of the specific scientific literature, and so on.

This panoply of skills, combined with specialist knowledge acquired in the course of studies, is excellent preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities and economic sectors.

  • Academic research
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Biomedical industry
  • Biotechnology firms
  • Medical laboratories
  • Hospital environment
  • Toxicological analysis laboratories

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Bioinformatics : lecture and PW 
  • Neuron-glia Biology 
  • Cancer II 
  • Drug Design 
  • Development of Therapeutics 
  • Development of Drugs: Practical Aspects 
  • Brain Development

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Lausanne, Switzerland

What students do after studying

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Candidates must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Biology or in a field considered to be equivalent awarded by a Swiss university.
  • Another degree or academic title may be judged equivalent and give access to the Master’s degree course, with or without further conditions.
  • English. Recommended level : C1.
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    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      1160 CHF/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 months.
    • National

      1160 CHF/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 18 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

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medical Biology.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    ServiceScape Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
    Need-based

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    Leopold Figl Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Novus Biologicals Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Bio-Techne
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    33600 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2025
    Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Mundus MAPP
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2025
    Moving Mates Scholarship
    Need-based

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    Moving Mates
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2025
    Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Headway
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Aug 2025
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2025
    Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Edulegit
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    09 Jul 2025
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    02 Jul 2025
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    Creative BioMart Scholarship Program 2025
    Merit-based

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    Creative BioMart
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

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    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2025
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2025
    The MyUS Community Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    MyUS
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2026
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
    Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Florida Rentals
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2025
    $1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2025
    CryptoRunner Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    CryptoRunner
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    55 GBP
    Deadline
    19 Jun 2025
    IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
    Merit-based Need-based

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    FHE Health
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    R&D Systems Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Bio-Techne
    Location not available

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