Pharmaceutical Sciences ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Overview

Course overview

This  Pharmaceutical Sciences program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology prepares students for a career in academia or in the pharmaceutical industry. It addresses talented and highly motivated students with a Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, the health sciences, biology or biomedicine.

Industry-​specific subjects are covered by experts from the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry ranks among the most innovative and profitable sectors of the Swiss economy.

What does the programme offer?

• in-​depth knowledge of the drug development process and insight into working areas in the pharmaceutical industry
• a strong focus on practical work in an academic or industrial environment
• an ideal preparation for PhD studies in pharmaceutical or (bio)medical research

• an individually tailored curriculum supported by a turoring system
• practical training in world-​leading ETH research groups in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences
• training by experts from academia AND industry

• trainings in interdisciplinary skills which prepare students for future professional activities in industry as well as in academic research (e.g. scientific writing, biostatistics, ethics, project management)

Careers

The programme prepares graduates for a career in the following fields:

• industry, e.g. research, development, quality management, regulatory affairs, pharmaco-economics and marketing
• health authorities, e.g. medicinal product authorisation, licensing, market surveillance
• consulting