Overview

The programme of the MAS in Drug Discovery and Clinical Development at the University of Geneva has the following objectives:

Provide essential business knowledge of drug and medical devices in clinical research and development
Give health professionals the tools to comply with the highest scientific and ethical standards in clinical research
Empower physicians and health scientists to lead clinical trials within hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Enable health professionals to gain a strategic vision of clinical development and navigate the complexities of bringing new medicinal products to the global market

Learning outcomes

Understand the stakes, challenges and opportunities of drug discovery and development
Master the fundamental scientific and ethical principles of drug discovery and development
Gain knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and of clinical research regulations in Switzerland, Europe and the United States
Learn how to navigate clinical trial authorization and marketing authorization processes
Master effective planning and management for clinical trials
Successfully manage partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners
Understand the issues related to research subject protection
Understand and take up the challenges of new technologies and personalized medicine

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Methods of Clinical Research
Ethical and Legal Aspects
Preclinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology
Safety Management and Drug Development
Medical Statistical and Trials Methodologies
Clinical Trials Set-up and Conduct
Regulatory Considerations in Drug Development
Clinical Trials Close-out and Reporting
Medical Devices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

Toxicology Pharmacology

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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

Title of physician
Or master's or bachelor's degree in Life Science or title deemed equivalent
Or Bachelor's degree from a Swiss University of Applied Science plus a minimum of 1 year professionnal experience in clinical development
Good understanding of both French (knowledge equivalent to B2 Level) and English (knowledge equivalent to the Cambridge First Certificate)

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15500 CHF / year

≈ 15500 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15500 CHF / year

≈ 15500 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 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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