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Specialized Master‘s Programme in Biotechnology2 years, 120 ECTS, Basel
Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering
MSc Biotechnology – Presentation Schedule
Wednesday, October 27, 14.00 – 14.30h
10-15 Min. Presentation on programme, Director of Studies: Prof. Petra Dittrich
15-20 Min. Q&A with Director of Studies: Prof. Petra Dittrich Coordinator of Studies: Swantje Pless
→ Questions that were not answered during the event can be send by email after the event to:
→ Questions to current students of the programme can be addressed to the Biotechnology Student Association (BSA): [email protected]
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MSc Biotechnology – Application
The 1st application window (1Nov-15 Dec.) is highly recommended for all students Decision regarding admission: By the end of March 2022
The 2nd application window (in March 2022) is only for students who do not need a visa and studentswho already have a Swiss residence permit. Applications during the 2nd application window fromcandidates who need a visa cannot be considered.
Decision regarding admission: by end of June 2022
• Please submit your complete application, including all required documents, by the given deadline.
• Late or incomplete applications cannot be processed. Entry in the Spring Semester is unfortunately not possible.
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Today‘s D-BSSE campus on Rosental Areal
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D-BSSE teaching and research facilities
Genomics Facility Basel
Single-Cell Facility
Lab Automation Facility
Cleanroom Facility
Good Manufacturing Practice Facility (in prep.)
Animal Facility
D-BSSE in 2022
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D-BSSE Location
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Located in Basel, the life sciences capital of Europe
Overall goal: translating research into biomedical and industrial applications and promoting the development of new processes and products in the biotech, pharmaceutical and chemical industries
Close collaboration with partners from industry, hospitals and other academic institutions in the emerging fields of precision medicine and personalized health, molecular systems engineering and data science
D-BSSE Research
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The mission of the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) is the understanding, rational designand programming of complex biological systems from the nanoscale up to whole organisms.
D-BSSE from Systems to Synthetic Biology
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Synthetic Biology Systems Biology
Rational engineering of (complex) biological systems: Develop methods and technologies for systems analysis. Develop ways to engineer (program or reprogram) biosystems.
D-BSSE Facts & Figures
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D-BSSE Spin-off Companies
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D-BSSE Unique Combination of People and Facilities
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D-BSSE Student Initiatives & Events
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Science talks
D-BSSE Retreat Movie nights
MSc in Biotechnology - Prerequisites
Admission is strictly „sur dossier“
Eligible: BSc in natural sciences or technical discipline
Students holding a BSc in the following disciplines:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
May be admitted with «additional requirements» , e.g. additional courses in the Biology area (30 ECTS) in addition to the regularmaster’s degree programme (will extend overall study duration by one semester).
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MSc in Biotechnology – Research BackgroundThe programme is developed around three closely interrelated themes:
• Intensive training in biotechnology with a strong research footing in modern topics ranging from stem cell biology via immunotechnology, bionanotechnology and bioengineering to the various implementations of synthetic biology (cellular reprogramming, mammalian cell biotechnology, metabolic engineering, enzyme technology). Classes and seminars are complemented by intensive training in modern laboratory techniques, including genomics, optical analyses, use and engineering of microsystems, microbial biotechnology, and molecular and cellular engineering.
• The programme is designed to integrate the quantitative and model-based approaches that are crucial to modern biotechnology. Programme participants are invited and encouraged to endorse and exploit a broader, systems-oriented view of the cell, a particular strength of the ETH Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering.
• Integration of core industrial and entrepreneurial elementsinto the curriculum provides a strong foundation for future careers in the biotech and pharma industry - or any other field graduates might chose.
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Anal
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MSc in Biotechnology – Programme Structure
Intensive training in the molecular science and engineeringdiscipline of the 21st century with world-renowned scientists in theheart of the world's pharma capital
The programme will take place on the Basel site of ETH Zurich Two-year master's degree programme, 120 ECTS, English language Research-oriented Course selection: mentor-based, flexible
Programme elements Few obligatory core classes, broad range of high-level electives Intensive lab-training in advanced topics in year 1 Strong research focus (60 out of 120 ECTS) Optional industrial internship
(12 weeks as part of the programme, longer internships will delaycompletion of studies beyond 2 years)
35 weeks master`s thesis
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1st year
2nd year
MSc in Biotechnology – List of Compulsory Core Courses
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Usually completed within the first year
MSc in Biotechnology – List of Advanced Courses
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Flexible Course Selection from List of Advanced Courses
MSc in Biotechnology – Electives and SIP
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Flexible Course Selection
MSc in Biotechnology – Research Project and Master‘s Thesis
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Industry Internship up to 12 weeks as part of the programme, longer internships will delay completion of studies beyond 2 years!
MSc in Biotechnology – Job Perspectives
Employment and entrepreneurship in pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry, including major global players headquartered in Basel and strong Swiss startup sector in the biotechnology field
Broad variety of other sectors ranging from chemistry and chemical engineering, food biotechnology and consulting to insurance and public sector
About half of the graduates continue to obtain a PhD inside and outside of the department
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Resources
www.master-biotech.ethz.chwww.bsse.ethz.ch
Get in touch with the Department: [email protected]
Get in touch with current Biotechnology Students: [email protected]
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