Programs Offered

DURATION OF STUDIES

2 years (4 semesters)

LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION

French, English

CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

ADMISSION CONDITIONS

A Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences from UNIGE or an equivalent degree.
C1 level in French and English required. Merit-based admission.

THE MASTER IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

aims to prepare students with a Bachelor's in biomedical science for a career in the health-care industry, and more specifically in the area of drug and medical-device development. It also paves the way for a career in the biotech or food industry, or in genetics and cutting-edge genome technology. Students may continue their training with a PhD.

The first-year programme comprises both theoretical and practical classes taught by academics and industry experts. Students get an overview of the biomedical industry and acquire the skills they need to work in multidisciplinary teams. Science courses are supplemented by topics such as corporate strategy, ethics, pharmaceuticals law and science communication.

During the second year, students must complete two internships, either in Switzerland or further afield. One of the internships must involve research work in a university, medical or company laboratory. The other internship must be conducted in industry.

STUDY PROGRAMME

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

First year (60 credits)

Discovery and Development (discovery and design of medicines, development of medicines, medical technology)

Research and Life Sciences (human genetics and genomics, food science, science communication, Master's project 1)

Law, Ethics, Management (business ethics, health economics, decision-making, pharmaceuticals law)

Second year (60 credits)

Research project (20 weeks)

Company internship (25 weeks)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

MOBILITY

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.

www.unige.ch/exchange

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PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS

  • Companies (pharmaceuticals, medtech, startups, biotech, food):
    • research, innovation
    • development, validation
    • production
    • data processing
    • marketing
    • quality
    • regulatory matters
    • scientific communication
    • clinical trials
    • drug safety
  • Academic career:
    • research
    • teaching
  • Public sector:
    • health economics
    • global health

UNIVERSITY TAXES

500 CHF / semester (~530 €, ~580 $US)
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REGISTRATION

Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2024
(30 April 2024 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

EXCELLENCE MASTER FELLOWSHIPS

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

Deadline for applications : February 28, 2024

www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters/Bourses

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