Master Program in Biostatistics

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Overview

Study Plan

The required 90 credit points (ECTS) have to be gained from compulsory modules (Pflichtmodule, 37 ECTS), elective modules (Wahlmodule, 20 ECTS), the master's thesis (30 ECTS), and the master's exam (3 ECTS). The example study plan shows how the semesters could look like. Note that one ECTS corresponds to approximately 30 hours of work.

Duration

The study duration of a 90 ECTS master program is in general three semesters. For this program this consists of two semesters of course work (compulsory and elective modules) followed by approximately six months for the master's thesis. The master's exam takes place around four weeks after the thesis has been submitted.  If a student has additional requirements to fulfill, the master program usually takes four or more semesters. Furthermore, part-time study is possible.

Minor

The master program Biostatistics (90 ECTS) can also be combined with any minor (30 ECTS) from this list, except for Applied Probability and Statistics.  In combination with a minor, the master program becomes a 120 ECTS degree and the duration turns in general to four semesters.

Language

All compulsory modules and almost all of the elective statistical modules are taught in English, some additional statistical courses and some of the possible elective modules may only be offered in German. There will always be enough modules taught in English to obtain the required 90 ECTS without knowing German. It is required that prospective students have a good working knowledge in English, some proof of an international C1 language level (see here for equivalent certificates) needs to be given when applying.

Location

All modules take place in Zurich, either at the City Campus or the Irchel Campus of the University of Zurich (UZH). It is not possible to complete the degree completely online/by distance learning.

Career prospects

Carreer prospects for biostatisticians are generally excellent. Graduates of the program will be highly qualified for a position in biomedical and epidemiological research institutes and in the pharmaceutical industry. See Links for job offers.

Excellent graduates can continue their studies within the PhD Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, which is part of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.