Life & Biomedical SciencesPostgraduate ยท Life & Biomedical Sciences ยท ๐ Zurich, Switzerland
MSc Biology
- Duration
- 2 years Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2026
- Indicative annual fee
- CHF 4,380 / year
Course overview
The ETH biology master's is built around two research projects and a thesis rather than lecture load, with majors from molecular biology to systems biology and biotechnology.
Zurich's life science cluster โ university hospitals, ETH institutes and pharmaceutical research โ supplies most of the thesis and internship placements.
Key modules
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Systems Biology
- Biostatistics and Data Analysis
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
- Master's Thesis
Entry requirements
Academic
A bachelor's degree in biology or a related life science with a strong laboratory and quantitative component.
English language
- IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
- PTE Academic: 68 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ your counsellor advises on those too.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- ๐๏ธ September 2026
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Switzerland.
- Research Scientist
- Biotechnology Associate
- Bioinformatics Analyst
- Clinical Research Associate
- Doctoral Study in Life Sciences
Post-study work in Switzerland: 6 months. Read the Switzerland student visa guide.
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MSc Biology: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MSc Biology at ETH Zurich?
A bachelor's degree in biology or a related life science with a strong laboratory and quantitative component. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; PTE Academic 68 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.
How much does MSc Biology cost?
Indicative tuition is CHF 4,380 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.
When can I start MSc Biology?
This course has intakes in September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโs own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.
