Overview

The degree programme presupposes basic knowledge and skills in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and statistics as well as in methodological scientific thinking. The education qualifies students for responsible positions in academia, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and in public services.

Features

The Master’s degree programme in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technologyoffers comprehensive training in all aspects of chemical biology and the adjacent areas. Itsgraduates are qualified to hold responsible positions in academia, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and public services.

The professional and methodological training is supplemented by a choice of general education courses in the humanities, social and political science.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Specialization in core subjects in the area of chemical biology

Electives on biochemical, chemistry, molecular, systems and microbiological topics and molecular analysis

Semester projects to become familiar with the scientific way of working and to work on a current research topic

Master´s thesis project (6 months)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 5 other Masters in Biochemistry 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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100

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General requirements

A university Bachelor’s degree in BCB comprising at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent university degree in BCB b. or an university Bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent university degree.

or a Bachelor´s degree from a Swiss university of applied sciences in the qualifying disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry and biology (subject direction Chemistry) which – provided that any pertaining additional requirements can be completed – satisfies the academic prerequisites.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4380 CHF / year

≈ 4380 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4380 CHF / year

≈ 4380 CHF / year

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / month

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

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Zürich

Funding

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