Overview

The master's in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences at University of Bern is research-focused, enabling you to specialize over the course of three semesters. The first module involves attending a certain number of compulsory and optional courses, the second module is a twelve-month long project (master's thesis) in a research group in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DCBP). All master's courses offered are conducted in English.

Master's students in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences can choose to follow the program without specialization under the title "General Chemistry" or they can choose up to two specializations from the following: Chemical Biology / Sustainable Chemistry / Advanced Synthesis / Nuclear- and Radiochemistry / Spectroscopy of Materials.

Career opportunities and professional profiles

Chemistry is fundamental to many other disciplines: for example, biochemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacy, earth sciences and agronomy all require a knowledge of chemistry. Chemistry is therefore of central importance as an economic factor: small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies of all types need chemists.

Programme Structure

The master's thesis, which takes twelve months and counts 60 ECTS credits, is usually written during the 2nd and 3rd semester of the master's degree program.

We therefore recommend that you attend as many lectures as possible for the remaining 30 ECTS credits during the 1st semester.

This means that, during the 2nd and 3rd semesters, only a small number of courses need to be completed in parallel with the master's thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Chemistry Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 11 other Masters in Molecular Sciences 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of Chemistry or Biochemistry from a Swiss university or an equivalent university degree

Bachelor's degree in the field of Chemistry or Biochemistry from a recognized foreign university or an equivalent university degree

Bachelor's degree from a university or an equivalent degree with a minor in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences (minimum 60 ECTS credits). Additional attainments of up to 30 ECTS credits may be required.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from a Swiss university of applied sciences with a grade of at least 5.0. The appropriate body decides on any additional attainments or exemptions.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 CHF / year

≈ 1500 CHF / year

Additional Details

National: CHF 750 per semester

International: CHF 750 per semester + CHF 200 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee = 950 CHF

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

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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