Program Overview
The Medical Biology at University of Lausanne is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Medical Biology 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
- Tuition: EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cell Biology
- Intracellular Signalling
- Microbiology
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Neurological Diseases
- Metabolic Diseases
- Immunology and Cancer
- Impact of a Patent on your
- Animal Experimentation Certificate or
- Clinical Research
- Immunology and Cancer
- Metabolism
- Neurosciences
- Pharmacological Sciences In each study path, start of Personal Research Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Biology or in a field considered to be equivalent awarded by a Swiss university. Another degree or academic title may be judged equivalent and give access to the Master\xc2\x92s degree course, with or without further conditions.
Teaching language
- English. Recommended level : C1.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 535 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lausanne 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 Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a prestigious public research institution in Switzerland, originally founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology. It transitioned into a university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
