Want to do Bachelors in biotechnology in Switzerland

Dear Student,

Switzerland is called the hub for Biotechnology programmes. The country has a number of universities offering various master’s and bachelor’s degrees in the field of Biotechnology. Being one of the most innovative locations for biotechnology in Europe, the country attracts researchers and capital from all over the world. With two of the largest health companies in the world situated there, Switzerland offers an outstanding framework for procuring capital.

Since you are aspiring to pursue an undergraduate degree in Biotechnology in Switzerland, here are the top universities that you can refer to. We have also mentioned the relevant courses offered by these universities that you can explore. You must also know that the universities in the country offer degree programmes in German, French, Italian, English and Romansh
languages.

1. The University of Zurich (UZH)
Courses Offered - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine, Bachelor of Science in Biology

2. University of Geneva
Courses Offered - Biotechnology Development, Nanobiotechnology and Biophysics, Biochemistry

3. University of Bern
Courses Offered - Bachelor of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science Biology

4. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Courses Offered - Bachelor of Biology, Bachelor of Bioengineering, Interdisciplinary Sciences

5. University of Basel
Courses Offered - Molecular Chemistry, Biochemistry

Entry Criteria for a Bachelor’s Course in Biotechnology in Switzerland

Being an international student, if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology at a Swiss university, you will have to meet the following entry criteria:

• You must have completed your Senior Secondary level of education with a minimum of 2.7 GPA on a scale of 0-4.
• The minimum GPA requirements may vary highly from university to university. For precise information, we advise you to check the official website of a preferred university.
• If you are applying for an English-taught programme, you must meet the English language requirements, which again may vary for different universities.
• The accepted English language proficiency tests are IELTS (a minimum score of 6.0), TOEFL (a minimum score of 80) and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English.

Documents Required for a Bachelor’s Course in Biotechnology in Switzerland

Here are the common documents that you will be required to submit at the time of application to  a preferred programme.

• A complete application form
• A valid passport
• Academic transcripts (official English translation, if needed)
• A non-refundable application fee (generally 150 euros, may vary for different universities)
• English language proficiency certificates
• Two passport size photograph
• An updated CV
• Letter/s of recommendation
• Personal essay or motivation letter
• Evidence of financial assistance (if any)

CollegeDekho wishes you all the luck for your future endeavours. Feel free to contact us for any further query.