Program Overview
The Life Sciences: Plant Sciences at University of Zurich is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Life Sciences: Plant Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Life Sciences: Plant Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree in in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or applied Mathematics, and must have obtained the admission for a regular (consecutive) Masters program at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich. Additionally, applicants have to fulfill the following requirements:
- The average grade achieved during the Bachelors program must be equivalent to at least a 5.0 in the Swiss grading system;
- A minimum of 30 ECTS credits obtained during the Bachelor studies are from the field chosen as the Masters program concentration, in which academic achievement has been excellent;
- At least 8 ECTS credits were earned in mathematics;
- Proof of extracurricular activities in Life Sciences (e.g. attending Biology Undergraduate Summer School, previous participation in research projects)
- Proof of competence in English
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Zurich directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Zurich
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
public research university in Zurich, Switzerland
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
