Biology

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

Elective or mandatory courses according to the chosen orientation and pre-internship (60 credits)

Research project and dissertation (60 credits)

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

A Bachelor in Biology or an equivalent degree. Students are required to find a laboratory or group in which to conduct their research project.

Deadline 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.)

www.unige.ch/enrolment

The Master of Science in Biology leads to a number of professions both in Switzerland and abroad, including:

• Fundamental and medical research in universities and public institutions
• Scientific research and consulting in biotech and pharmaceutical companies
• Biology teaching in middle school and high school
• Scientific journalism
• Scientific consulting in governmental or private organisations which finance research
• Museums and botanical gardens
• Ecology-oriented services, etc

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Sciences II
30 quai Ernest-Ansermet
1211 Genève 4

BIOLOGY SECTION STUDENT SECRETARIAT
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 65
secretariat-biologie(at)unige.ch

ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
conseiller-etudes-sciences(at)unige.ch

BIOLOGY SECTION
Audrey Bellier
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 56 (mondays)
conseil-etu-biolo(at)unige.ch