All con­tin­u­ing ed­u­ca­tion pro­grammes, FHNW School of Life Sciences

Develop expertise in programming, analysis, and interpretation of Next-and 3rd Generation Sequencing Data.

Learn to process sequencing data, run QC, align reads, call variants and apply metagenomics pipelines using key bioinformatics tools.

Interpret NGS data using statistics, visualization and databases to analyse genes, pathways, variants and clinical relevance.

Your path to expert knowledge in regulatory affairs, quality management and clinical affairs. Strengthen your capabilities through interdisciplinary expertise, collaboration, and compliance readiness.

Transform laboratories into sustainable, circular systems using LCA, LCC and real-world tools to reduce impact, cost and resource use.

Build a strong foundation in Circular Economy for laboratories and learn how to measure sustainability performance.

Learn how to implement Circular Economy in laboratory operations through sustainable procurement, resource management, waste reduction, and performance tracking.

A profound introduction to continuous chromatography for mAbs, Oligonucleotides, Peptides and Viral Vectors. Design and evaluate multicolumn processes with expert-led workshops.

Learn to manage biotech CAPEX projects using digital tools, structured planning, and equipment validation processes.

Dive into the future of chemistry in drug discovery, chemical engineering and process development. Predicting structure, reactivity & properties in modern drug discovery.

Gain practical financial skills for pharma, biotech and medtech: learn to read financial statements, manage budgets, choose the right KPIs and evaluate investments—no prior knowledge required.

Fostering Intercultural Dialogue and Collaborative Learning for a Sustainable Circular Economy and engage in intercultural dialogue with experts from Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, and Switzerland.

Learn to manage pharmaceutical projects, lead cross-functional teams, and navigate drug development and regulatory frameworks.

Learn to execute pharmaceutical projects from kick-off to closure, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and optimization.

Advanced training in pharmaceutical project management. Learn to manage and lead complex pharmaceutical projects.

Manage pharma R&D and portfolios by assessing risk, ensuring compliance, and prioritizing and controlling multiple projects.

Build essential Python, Git and Unix skills for bioinformatics through hands-on coding and problem solving.

Learn quantum technologies, real-world applications and use cases in Pharma, AI and industry and become a quantum-aware reference in your organisation.

Advancing the 3Rs beyond minimum compliance to support organisational change and strengthen responsible research and testing.

Explore sustainable laboratory design, circular infrastructure concepts, and digital solutions that support resource-efficient and compliant lab environments.

Research and publication support for systematic searching. Transparent and reproducible reporting of evidence-synthesising secondary studies for diverse disciplines.

Master the 3Rs and 3Vs frameworks and confidently navigate Swiss and international compliance laws and ethical approval processes.

Learn how research organisations can advance the 3Rs beyond compliance through institutional culture, communication and stakeholder engagement.

Master the practical skills to design robust and responsible biomedical studies, reduce animal use, improve animal welfare, and apply innovative technologies in research.

Learn how to effectively implement cutting-edge replacement technologies like in-silico methods, in-vitro systems and alternative model organisms in your research.