Overview

Course Overview

Computational biology and bioinformatics complement the experimental biosciences with quantitative modeling and data analysis at a complexity level adapted to living systems. These new fields play a role comparable to that of mathematics in the physical sciences.

The unprecedented recent development of experimental methods with the generation of large-scale datasets, as well as the increasing need to analyze and design highly complex biological systems has opened a new frontier of research with fundamental scientific challenges.

The Computational Biology and Bioinformatics program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology enables students to contribute to this fascinating and vivid scientific area by fostering them to become experienced, creative and efficient problem solvers in computational biology and bioinformatics, equipped with advanced methodological and conceptual knowledge to deal with the problems of tomorrow.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Biosystems
Big Data
Biology
Lab Rotations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland
Basel, Switzerland

Disciplines

Biology Computer Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 6 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics 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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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Excellent students holding a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biology, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Biomedicine, and other disciplines with a strong theoretical-mathematical background are welcome to apply.

A minimum background in biology, computer science and mathematics is mandatory for all students.
The admission committee may issue additional requirement courses to students whose bachelor’s degree curriculum does not fulfil all admission criteria.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

1460 CHF / year

≈ 1460 CHF / year
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Citizens or residents

1460 CHF / year

≈ 1460 CHF / year

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 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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Duration

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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