Overview

Key features

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.

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 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 6 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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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.
The contact details of three academic referees, who will each be asked to produce a recommendation letter for you (except for holders of an EPFL Bachelor’s degree, and those who hold a Bachelor’s degree from ETH Zürich or a Swiss university or FHS/HES and are applying for a Master’s program in the same field of study).
Your identity card or passport.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 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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