Medical Biology, M.Sc.

Medical Biology, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 18 months
    Duration
University rank #58 (ARWU) ,
The University of Zurich Faculty of Medicine (FoM) and Faculty of Science (FoS) offer a specialized Master’s course focused on the biological sciences in Medical Biology (MSc in Medical Biology).

About

This program is oriented exclusively toward graduates of degree courses in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.

As a rule this course is undertaken by candidates who have already completed studies in medicine. Admission to the program is possible up to 3 years following completion of medical studies.

The Master’s course in Medical Biology is classified under the Faculty of Science and includes course and research offerings of the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine and the ETH Zurich.

Programme Structure

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Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 18 months
  • Credits
    90 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    100

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    600

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  • Minimum required score:

    7

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

Qualified to apply for this course of studies are those who have completed Bachelor’s studies in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry; the course is open to students of all nationalities.

This Master’s course is NOT open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in biology or biotechnology!

For more information, please visit the programme website.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    1318 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 659 EUR per semester and a duration of 18 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    1318 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 659 EUR per semester and a duration of 18 months.
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  • Tuition fee is 720 CHF per semester

Living costs for Zürich

  • 1920 - 2580 CHF/month
    Living Costs

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