Double Degrees with University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (UCT)

For MSc in Life Sciences students with the specialisation Bioanalytics, Chemistry, Environmental Technologies or Pharmatechnology.

Selected Students enrolled in the MSc in Life Sciences will have the possibility to study one additional semester at the UCT Prague and thus obtain two diplomas. The combination of degrees is especially helpful for students aiming to pursue a PhD.

Programme Details

After having successfully completed the first two semesters of the MSc in Life Sciences, students of the FHNW School of Life Sciences can spend the third semester (autumn semester) at the UCT Prague.

Study an additional semester in the MSc in Synthesis and Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals at the UCT Prague and obtain two diplomas: MSc in Life Sciences FHWN and MSc in Synthesis and Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals UCT Prague.

Module offer (ECTS)

Laboratory project II (8)
Engineering in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processes (5)
Safety Engineering (4)
Separation Processes (5)
Trends in Biotechnologies (5)
Technical Catalysis (5)
Macromolecular Chemistry (4)
Fine Chemicals (5)
Characterization of Particles and Microstructures (5)
Thermodynamics of Materials (4)
Physical chemistry of polymers (5)
Process Design (5 – spring semester)
Membrane Processes (4 – spring semester)

In total 30 ECTS have to be gained.

Study an additional semester in the MSc in Biotechnology and Food Science at the UCT Prague and obtain two diplomas: MSc in Life Sciences FHWN and MSc in Biotechnology and Food Science UCT Prague.

Module offer (ECTS)

Bioengineering I (4)
Trends in Biotechnologies (5)
Isolation and Separation Methods (4)
Biotechnology and Food Science: Laboratory Project II (7)

Three of:

Molecular Biology (3)
Risks in Biotechnologies (5)
Enzymology (4)
Genetic Engineering (3)
Food and Biochemical Process Engineering (4)

In total 30 ECTS have to be gained.

Study an additional semester in the MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering at the UCT Prague and obtain two diplomas: MSc in Life Sciences FHWN and MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering UCT Prague.

Module offer (ECTS)

Elective modules:

Water Analysis (4)
Water Analysis – Laboratory (5)
Atmospheric Chemistry (3)
Atmosphere Analytics (5)
Environmental Microbiology (4)
Hydrocarbons Analysis and Environment (5)
Sludge Management (3)
Environmental Engineering-Laboratory (3)
Product Ecology (5)
Green Chemistry (3)
Project (5)

In total 30 ECTS have to be gained.

MSc Thesis

During the fourth semester, the MSc thesis is conducted under the auspices of the FHNW School of Life Sciences or the UCT Prague, depending on the MSc subject. The thesis of double-degree students is jointly supervised and evaluated by professors from both institutions. The viva for the MSc Thesis is combined with the Czech State Exam.

Factsheets

DD Specialisation Pharmatechnology or Chemistry
DD Specialisation Pharmatechnology or Bioanalytics
DD Specialisation Environmental Technologies

Application process

Apply for the double degree programme by March 15th preceding the exchange (autumn) semester to Prof. Dr. Georg Lipps. A more detailed application process can be found on the MSc Moodle platform. Selected students will then be asked to submit an application to the UCT Prague by July 1st. > Link Website.

Financial Support

Double degree students are eligible for the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP) and may receive support in the order of CHF 1900 per semester at the UCT Prague.

Tuition Fee

Exchange students are not required to pay tuition fees at UCT. They stay registered at the FHNW and continue to pay their tuition to the FHNW.

University of Chemistry and Technology Prague

The UCT is one of the best universities in the Czech Republic and known for its first-class research. It lies in the middle of Prague surrounded by historical sites and architectural landmarks. Around 4000 students are accepted every year, several hundred of them come from abroad.

As in Switzerland, the academic year at UCT Prague is divided into two semesters: winter and summer. Start of studies for the double degree is September. For the current semester dates please consult the academic calendar at UCT.

More information on accommodation, student life, cost of living etc. can be found on the UCT website.

Contact at UCT Prague: Anna Eiflerová (aW5jb21pbmdAdnNjaHQuY3o=)