Eight fields of study prepare you optimally for professional life and give you access to state-of-the-art technologies.
Master in Life Sciences with nine specialisations
Master of Science
Analytical Chemistry
Support research, development and production with state-of-the-art analytical methods.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full‑time)/6 semesters (part‑time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Applied Cell Biology
Apply cutting-edge methods such as single-cell assays, complex microphysiological systems and automated cell cultures.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Bioanalytics
Combining cutting-edge technologies such as proteomics, mass spectrometry and biomarker analysis with practical projects.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Biotechnology
Develop innovative biotechnological processes, enable new medicines and design production processes.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Chemical Engineering
Design sustainable, safe and efficient processes for the future.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Data Science
Use complex and extensive data for research and development.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Pharmatechnology
Shaping the future of pharmaceuticals from R&D to production.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry
Thinking ahead in molecular chemistry and developing innovative systems with a practical orientation.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Master of Science
Environmental Technologies
Qualification for responsible and innovative tasks in industry, research and consulting.
- Studying mode
- Part-time and Full-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Downloads, links and planning tools
Here you will find all the key downloads, links and planning tools relating to the Master’s in Life Sciences.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Georg Lipps
Head of Programme MSc in Life Sciences
Team leader Proteins and Enzymes
- Phone
- +41 61 228 54 52
- georg.lipps@fhnw.ch
FHNW School of Life Sciences
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Life Sciences
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH - 4132 Muttenz