Program Overview

Master in Biology

The Master in Biology is an advanced training program that allows students to follow theoretical teaching, in English or French, in the first year according to a specialized orientation. The master's program places particular emphasis on research work, with a pre-internship of 2 months from the first year, then a research project carried out in a laboratory or research group for a full year during the second year.

Duration of Studies

2 years (4 semesters)

Languages of Instruction

English, except for the Physics and Mathematics orientations where some compulsory courses are in French.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent title.
• The student is also required to find a laboratory or host group to carry out their master's work.

Program Structure

The program consists of 4 semestres (max. 8 semestres) and 120 ECTS credits.

• Elective or compulsory courses depending on the chosen orientation (60 credits)
• Research work and dissertation (60 credits)

Research Areas

6 specialized orientations:

• Molecular biosciences, genetics, development, and evolution
• Molecular plant sciences
• Biodiversity and systematics
• Bioinformatics and data analysis in biology
• Mathematics
• Physics

Academic Calendar

• Faculty calendar
• Important dates

Required Level of French

No French language exam is required for non-French speakers.

Professional Perspectives

The Master in Biology leads to many paths, both in Switzerland and abroad:

• Fundamental and medical research in universities and public institutions
• Research and scientific expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
• Teaching biology in secondary schools
• Scientific journalism
• Scientific expertise in government agencies or private research funding organizations
• Museums and botanical gardens
• Ecology services, etc.

Tuition Fees

CHF 500.- per semester (~530 , ~580 $US) for daytime courses

Additional Information

• Program regulations and study plan
• Master's page of the Section
• masters.unige.ch

Excellence Scholarships

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an excellence scholarship program open to exceptional and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master's degree in science in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. The selection of candidates is based on excellence.

Application Deadline

February 28th

Note

All programs are subject to change. Regulations are authoritative.