Program Overview
The study programme for biology is a course in fundamental principles which encompasses an enormously wide range of specialist areas. After the solid grounding of the Bachelor's course, in the Master's degree programme students opt for one of nine specialisation, in which they learn about the specific methods of working and research that are applied in biology. About two thirds of all Master's graduates continue their education with a doctorate. With their broad scientific training, Biology graduates find that a wide range of careers is open to them.
See how you match with this program
Create a free account to get your personalized match score for ETH Zürich.
Academic Requirements
Checked for 2026 entry — confirm on the university's site
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
HL • Required: 4
Biology or Chemistry or Physics
HL • Required: 4
English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature or French A: Literature or French A: Language & Literature or German A: Literature or German A: Language & Literature or Mandarin A: Literature or Mandarin A: Language & Literature or Spanish A: Literature or Spanish A: Language & Literature
HL • Required: 4