Highlights
Tuition fee
1440 CHF / year
1440 CHF / year
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Tuition fee
1440 CHF / year
1440 CHF / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Start date
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Campus location
3 cities in Switzerland
Campus location
3 cities in Switzerland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

From Biologist to Bioinformatician. From Food Technologist to Data Analyst. From Biotechnologist to Application Developer. From Environmental Engineer to Data Scientist. From Chemist to Cheminformatician. Make your life science degree digital. Become proficient in AI, Data, and Models with this Applied Computational Life Sciences programm at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Overview

The digital revolution is profoundly transforming our scientific and business world. The job market is calling for domain specialists with specific skills in AI, data, modelling and simulation. This Master's programme enables you to develop these competences and to integrate them seamlessly into your field of study from the previous Bachelor's programme.

Gain excellent career opportunities in various areas of the life sciences and establish yourself as a sought-after professional in the industry, universities, as well as in public authorities with this Applied Computational Life Sciences programm at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

What a Master’s degree in Life Sciences in Applied Computational Life Sciences will allow you to do:

  • This specialisation in Applied Computational Life Sciences lays the foundation for a career in a rapidly developing field.

  • The possibilities for graduates are almost endless. Many find employment during their studies. They work as data analysts, data scientists, application developers or researchers in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agro-food, environment and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Modelling of Complex Systems

  • Optimisation and Bio-Inspired Algorithms

  • Handling and Visualising Data

  • Design and Analysis of Experiments

  • Modelling and Exploration of Multi-variate Data

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Registration deadline

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Wädenswil, Switzerland
  • Bern, Switzerland
  • Olten, 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

  • Successful completion of a university of applied sciences Bachelor's degree programm with an ECTS grade A or B or a grade average of at least 5.0 (Swiss grade system)

  • Candidates with a university or ETH Bachelor's degree are admitted after completing a practically-related "passerelle", that is, a 6-month internship in their desired area of specialization.

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    1440 CHF / year
    ≈ 1440 CHF / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1440 CHF / year
    ≈ 1440 CHF / year

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Computational Life Sciences.

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 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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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

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European Commission
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
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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