The programme at a glance
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Degree awarded
Master of Science HES-SO in Life Sciences, major in [Title of specialization]
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Admission requirements
UAS Bachelor of Science directly related to the chosen HES-SO MLS major
Other diplomas in the field of Life Sciences with professional experience in a related field (see "Entry requirements" below) -
Application
Applications for the Autumn semester 2025 are closed. Late application period from May 1 to 31, 2025, subject to availability, only for holders of a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Oenology, a Bachelor of Science in Life Technology with a major in Biotechnology or Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, delivered by a Swiss university of applied sciences.
The application can only be made for a Master's major which is consecutive to the Bachelor of Science title or its orientation. Click here >>>
For any question : admissions.master(at)hes-so.ch
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Location
For specialization modules and Master thesis:
AB: HEI-VS
CDP: HEIA-FR
VE: Changins and Vinifera EuroMaster partner universitiesFor central and cooperation modules: distance learning and partner schools (BFH, FHNW, ZHAW)
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Start
Mid-september or mid-february
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Type
AB and CDP: Full time or part-time
VE: Full time -
Duration
AB and CDP: 3 or 5 semesters
VE: 4 semesters -
ECTS credits
AB and CDP: 90
VE: 120 -
Language
English (B2 level required at the moment of admission)
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Fees
Registration fee: CHF 150
Tuition fee: CHF 500/semester
Study costs: CHF 250/semesterStarting in the Fall semester of 2025:
For Swiss students (as defined by AHES, this refers to students of Swiss nationality or those fiscally domiciled in Switzerland), a semester costs CHF 950, which includes:
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CHF 700: tuition fee
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CHF 250: contribution to study costs for certain services
Application fee to be paid upon submission of the application: CHF 150
For foreign students (those considered foreign under the AHES agreement are individuals of foreign nationality who do not have their fiscal domicile in Switzerland at the time of enrollment), a semester costs CHF 1300, which includes:
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CHF 1050: tuition fee
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CHF 250: contribution to study costs for certain services
Application fee to be paid upon submission of the application: CHF 150
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Info session
Presentation of HES-SO Master and of the Master in Life Sciences
Tuesday 26.11.2024, 18h00, on line.