Overview

From gene to medicine

Recombinant DNA technology allows drugs to be produced from genes. As a professional in pharmaceutical biotechnology, your skillset will relate to the intersection of applied research and commercial application.

The Master's programme lays the groundwork for an international career. You will be a sought-after expert in a growing market, as well as in adjacent fields such as medical diagnostics, process engineering, marketing and sales, product management, food technology, cosmetics and environmental biotechnology.

Thanks to your master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences you will be able to:

pursue an international career path in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
play an active role in scientific and medical research and development
contribute to solving the problems of the future through creative and innovative ideas
work in a field where health, technology and medicine meet
combine entrepreneurial with scientific thinking
continue your studies and pursue a doctorate degree
be ready and prepared for interesting and multi-faceted leadership roles in industry and public research institutions

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Design of Biopharmaceutical Production Facilities
Regulatory Affairs
Physiology and Immunotherapies
Tissue Engineering for Drug Discovery
Bioanalytics in a Regulated Environment

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland
Wädenswil, Switzerland
Olten, Switzerland

Disciplines

Pharmacy Biotechnology Pharmacology View 6 other Masters in Pharmacy 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

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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

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

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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