DURATION OF STUDIES
2 years (4 semesters)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
French
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION
ADMISSION CONDITIONS
A Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences; or an equivalent degree. Up to 30 credits of supplementary courses may be necessary depending on the chosen major-minor combination.
BIDISCIPLINARY MASTER OF SCIENCE
provides students with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences the opportunity to further their studies in a field (minor concentration) other than the one chosen at the Bachelor level (major concentration). This programme prepares graduates to work at the crossroads between two scientific branches, in research or in teaching.
AVAILABLE DISCIPLINES:
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
STUDY PROGRAMME
4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits
Required courses (90 credits)
Research paper and dissertation (30 credits)
Combining both fields of study.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED BY UNIGE
No French proficiency test required for non-Francophones.
MOBILITY
Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.
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PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS
Above all, the Bidisciplinary Master's programme enables students who wish to teach science to train in two teachable disciplines, thereby fulfilling the requirements of the cantonal education departments (DIP) regarding the versatility of teachers.
UNIVERSITY TAXES
500 CHF / semester (~530 €, ~580 $US)
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REGISTRATION
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2024
(30 April 2024 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
EXCELLENCE MASTER FELLOWSHIPS
The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Candidate selection is based on excellence.
Deadline for applications : February 28, 2024
CONTACTS
- Academic Advisor
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
- Student Affairs
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 61/62/63
- Faculty of Science
Sciences II
30 quai Ernest-Ansermet
1211 Genève 4
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