Biochemistry

4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Electives (45 credits)

• Hot topics and breakthroughs in biochemistry
• Current topics in chemical biology and biochemistry
• Biochemistry and biophysics of membranes
• Cellular and molecular biology
• Molecular genetics of development
• Principles of neurobiology
• Bioinformatics
• Bioorganic chemistry
• Bioethic, etc.

Work Placement (15 credits)

Research projects (60 credits)

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A Bachelor in Biochemistry or Chemistry, or a degree deemed equivalent upon review of the application, subject to supplementary classes and prerequisites for certain degrees.

Deadline for Fall Semester for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2026
(30 April 2026 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office

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Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.

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The Master in Biochemistry leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including: 

• Medical research laboratories 
• Government and private biomedical analysis laboratories 
• Quality control and assurance
• Environmental protection 
• Cosmetics and perfumes 
• Pharmaceutical and bioactive compounds 
• Agro-food industry 
• Regulations and scientific patents 
• Management and sales
• Medical research
• Biotechnologies
• Academic research (doctoral, post-doctoral)
• Private sector research, development and production, etc.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Sciences II
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1211 Genève 4

STUDENT AFFAIRS
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 61/62/63
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ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
conseiller-etudes-sciences(at)unige.ch

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY SECTION
M. Pierrick Berruyer
conseil-etu-chimie-biochimie(at)unige.ch