Masters (MS) in Biology in Switzerland
10 masters programmes in biology at 5 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 60% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,125 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,568 USD and 2,125 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Molecular Biology | University of Basel | Master's | 2,125 USD |
| Master in Animal Biology | University of Basel | Master's | 2,125 USD |
| Master in Infection Biology | University of Basel | Master's | 2,125 USD |
| Master in Biology | University of Geneva | Master's | 1,000 USD |
| Master in Molecular Life Sciences | University of Bern | Master's | — |
| Master in Ecology and Evolution | University of Bern | Master's | 1,568 USD |
| Master in Biodiversity | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Biology | University of Lausanne | Master's | — |
| Master in Biology | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Master in Medical Biology (specialized Master) | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
Specialisations within biology
Biology 9 Life Sciences 1
Universities for biology in Switzerland
Masters (MS) in Biology in Switzerland: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 10 biology masters programmes at 5 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Switzerland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in Switzerland is 2,125 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,568 USD and 2,125 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Switzerland in English?
- Yes — 60% of the biology programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 10).
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