Master Biochemistry - Chemical Biology
The Master´s degree programme in Biochemistry – Chemical Biology (BCB) is designed to deepen academic knowledge with a focus on experimental scientific work in the areas of chemical biology, biochemistry and organic chemistry and their interfaces with biology, bioanalytics, pharmacy and biomedical fields. The professional and methodological training is supplemented by a choice of general education courses in the humanities, social and political science.
The degree programme presupposes basic knowledge and skills in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and statistics as well as in methodological scientific thinking. The education qualifies students for responsible positions in academia, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and in public services.
- Specialization in core subjects in the area of chemical biology
- Electives on biochemical, chemistry, molecular, systems and microbiological topics and molecular analysis
- Semester projects to become familiar with the scientific way of working and to work on a current research topic
- Master´s thesis project (6 months)
Language of instruction
English
Scope| duration
120 ECTS | 2 years
Academic title
Master of Science ETH in Biochemistry - Chemical Biology
Requirement profile
Detailed information
Contact
ETH Zurich
Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10
HCI H 201
8093
Zurich
Switzerland