Program Overview
University Program Information
The university offers various programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in fields such as biology, computational sciences, and physics of life.
PhD Program
The PhD program is designed to provide students with advanced research training and expertise in their chosen field. The program typically lasts three to four years and includes coursework, research projects, and a dissertation.
Master's Program
The Master's program is a two-year degree that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field. The program includes coursework, research projects, and a thesis.
Course Structure
The course structure for the Master's program in Physics of Life includes:
- Foundations of Physics of Life
- Electives
- Research Projects
- Master's Thesis
- Master's Exam
Research Projects
During the course of study, students carry out two research projects, each worth 10 credit points, under the responsibility of a member of the teaching staff. Each project usually lasts three months and includes literature research, an experimental plan, experiments or theoretical investigations, and a critical discussion of the results.
About the Research Projects
A research project typically takes three months and includes:
- Literature research
- An experimental plan
- Experiments or theoretical investigations
- A critical discussion of the results The report on the project work should be submitted no later than four weeks after completion of the practical work.
About Learning Contracts
The study contract defines the conditions for acquiring credit points for a project thesis. The project supervisor guarantees the necessary supervision and infrastructure required to carry out the project work.
Necessary Details for the Research Project Learning Contract
The following details are necessary for the research project learning contract:
- Start date and submission deadline
- Learning format: project work
- Credits: 10 credit points
- Grading format: pass/fail
- Title
- Content: a short description
- Performance review: research work, written report, and a short oral presentation
To-Do's Before the Start of a Research Project
Before starting a research project, students should:
- Choose a research project and meet with their assigned advisor to discuss their research interest and find a potential supervisor
- Contact their potential host PI to discuss the project
- Activate a learning contract project work in the online services
- Hand in the agreement for research projects at the MSc Physics of Life student office
Bachelor's Program
The Bachelor's program is a three-year degree that provides students with a foundation in their chosen field. The program includes coursework, research projects, and a thesis.
Course Structure
The course structure for the Bachelor's program in Biology includes:
- Introduction to Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Ecology
Facilities
The university has various facilities to support research and learning, including:
- BioEM Lab
- Biophysics Facility
- FACS Core Facility
- Imaging Core Facility
- Proteomics Core Facility
- Research Instrumentation Facility
- Research IT
- Swiss High-field NMR Facility
Services
The university offers various services to support students, including:
- Kommunikation
- Zentrale elektronische Werkstatt
- Zentrale mechanische Werkstatt
- Kurse & Veranstaltungen
- Wasch- und Medienk𡡷he
- Sicherheit
- Zentrallager
News and Events
The university has a news and events section that provides information on recent developments, upcoming events, and research highlights.