About the School of Life Sciences

School of Life Sciences

We are part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. We develop digital, sustainable and health-oriented solutions to societal challenges through practice-oriented education, continued education and applied research.

The FHNW School of Life Sciences, located in Muttenz near Basel, is part of Europe's largest life sciences cluster. In close cooperation with partners from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, chemical, environmental and biotechnology sectors, it trains highly qualified specialists and develops real-world solutions for social and economic challenges. It contributes to the further development of the NW Switzerland life sciences region with practice-oriented education and training, applied research and state of the art infrastructure.

News and stories from our university

Gaining international experience: a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Latvia

In April 2026, Salome Zimmermann, a student of Environmental Technologies, took part in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at a ChallengeEU partner university in Latvia.

Date: 12.5.2026

Clean water for the world: research beyond frontiers

Prof. Dr. Michael Thomann on sustainable water management in Muttenz and the Philippines.

Date: 5.5.2026

From Prague to Muttenz and then straight to Roche

Czech student Jakub Poplštein used the Double Degree programme as a springboard to join Roche.

Date: 5.5.2026

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Events

Info Event CAS Systematic Review Information Specialist4 June 2026

Research and publication support through specific methodological advice, systematic literature searches and transparent and reproducible reporting for evidence-synthesising secondary studies.

Date: 4.6.2026, 18:00–19:00
Place: Online

Info Event CAS Pharmaceutical Project Management9 June 2026

Discover the structure, content, and objectives of the CAS programme. Receive answers to your questions from the head of programme, who is also available for individual consultation meetings.

Date: 9.6.2026, 17:00–18:00
Place: Online

Info Event CAS Applied Bioinformatics: Next- and 3rd Generation Sequencing Data Analysis11 June 2026

Discover the structure, content, and objectives of the CAS programme. Receive answers to your questions from the head of programme, who is also available for individual consultation meetings.

Date: 11.6.2026, 17:00–18:00
Place: Online

Info Event CAS CARAQA18 June 2026

Discover the structure, content, and objectives of the CAS programme. Receive answers to your questions from the head of programme, who is also available for individual consultation meetings.

Date: 18.6.2026, 12:30–14:00
Place: Online