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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-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
- Full-time and Part-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Muttenz
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full-time) / 6 semesters (part-time)
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
Contact
Prof. Dr. Georg Lipps
Dean 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