General description

TThe University of Zurich Faculty of Medicine (FoM) and Faculty of Science (FoS) offer a specialized Master’s course focused on the biological sciences in Medical Biology (MSc in Medical Biology).
This program is oriented exclusively toward graduates of degree courses in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. As a rule this course is undertaken by candidates who have already completed studies in medicine.
Admission to the program is possible up to 3 years following completion of medical studies. The Master’s course in Medical Biology is classified under the Faculty of Science and includes course and research offerings of the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine and the ETH Zurich.

Admission requirements

Qualified to apply for this course of studies are those who have completed Bachelor’s studies in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry; the course is open to students of all nationalities. This Master’s course is NOT open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in biology or biotechnology! Selection of candidates is carried out by the Interfaculty MD-PhD Commission (IMPC). Selection criteria include examination scores during medical Bachelor’s or Master’s studies and interviews with two members of the IMPC. In the interview candidates’ prior knowledge of and interest in basic scientific research are determined. Also examined is the extent to which candidates have looked into the research field of the chosen Master’s dissertation, dealt with it intellectually and whether they possess the aptitude to implement this research in an operative manner. At the time of application, applicants must have already received confirmation of a position in a host institution in which to conduct the Master’s dissertation. The UZH Admissions Office decides upon admission based on the recommendation of the IMPC.
Further informations and deadline:
http://www.med.uzh.ch/WeiterundFortbildung/MasterBiologyMedicalBiology.html

Specific requirements

Qualified to apply for this course of studies are those who have completed Bachelor’s studies in human medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.

Educational goals

The specialized mono study program Medical Biology 90 at Master's level allows particularly talented medical graduates who are interested in the natural sciences to acquire additional education in biology, so as to prepare them for research in medical or veterinary fields. Such research can focus on a wide array of topics, such as the origins, development and progression of diseases as well as their prevention, recognition and treatment, and often involves patient-oriented clinical research. The program’s objective is to empower students to implement their scientific knowledge in disease- and patient-oriented research.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Science UZH in Medical Biology

Major/minor subject combinations

The specialized Master's study program in Medical Biology 90 can be taken as a single major or be combined with a minor study program 30 at Master's level.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module. Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient. Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

English