Faculty of Science and Medicine

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The Faculty of Science and Medicine encourages high-quality higher education and research in a wide range of scientific fields, among which material, environmental and life sciences.

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 Programme of the Masterweek 2023

  • Bioinformatics and computational biology

     Overview

    • 4 Semester – 120 ECTS
    • Teaching language: English
    • For Bachelor graduates in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, life sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer science,...  
    • Joint Master offered by the Universities of Fribourg and Bern

     

     Information session on all Masters in Biology

    Thursday, 9 March, 16:00 to 18:00 

    • 16:00 to 16:20: General introduction to the Biology Master Programmes
    • 16:20 to 16:45: MSc in Molecular Life and Health Sciences
    • 16:45 to 17:10: MSc in Environmental Biology
    • 17:15 to 18:00:  MSc in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    On Campus
    PER04, room 0.110, Rue Albert-Gockel 3, 1700 Fribourg

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    Curriculum

    The bioinformatics programme

    Study advisor: Daniel Wegmann

    Department of Biology

  • Chemistry

     Overview

    • 3 or 4 Semester – 90 or 120 ECTS

    • 2 options:

      • Chemistry (90 ECTS)
      • Chemistry, communication and innovation (120 ECTS)

    • Teaching language: English

    • For Bachelor graduates in chemistry

     

     Information session

    Wednesday, 8 March at 14:30
    On campus and online
    PER10, room 0.014, Chemin du Musée 9, 1700 Fribourg

    Link for online session

     Useful links

    Curriculum (90 ECTS)

    Curriculum (120 ECTS)

    Study advisor: Albert Ruggi

    Department of Chemistry

  • Computer Science

     Overview

    • 3 Semester – 90 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English

    • For Bachelor graduates in computer science

    • Joint Master offered by the Universities of Fribourg, Bern and Neuchâtel.

     

     Information session - On Campus

    Wednesday, 8 March, 15:00 to 16:00
    On campus
    PER21, room G314, Boulevard de Pérolle 90, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Information session - Online

    Thursday, 9 March, 12:00 to 13:00
    Online
    Link for online session

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    The programme Study advisor: Andreas Humm Department of Informatics

  • Digital neuroscience

     Overview

    • 4 Semester – 120 ECTS
    • Teaching language: English
    • For Bachelor graduates in life sciences, biomedical sciences, psychology, computer sciences, physics, engineering, economics,...  
    • Specialised Master

     

     Information session

    Wednesday, 8 March at 14:00
    On campus and Online
    PER21, room G314, Boulevard de Pérolle 90, 1700 Fribourg

    Link for the online session

     Useful links

    Programme overviewStudy advisor: Giuseppe CuccuDepartment of Informatics

    Section of Medicine

  • Earth Sciences

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English

    • Bachelor graduates in earth sciences or geology

    • Joint Master offered by the Universities of Fribourg and Bern

     

     Information session in Bern

    Thursday, 23 March at the University of Bern

    The Event

    Register for the Masterday of the University of Bern

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    CurriculumStudy advisor: Walter JoyceDepartment of Geosciences

  • Environmental biology

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • 4 options:

      • Ecology and Evolution (120 ECTS)
      • Plant and Microbial Sciences (120 ECTS)
      • Applied Environmental Biology (120 ECTS)
      • Teaching (90 ECTS)
    • Teaching language: English
    • For Bachelor graduates in biology or biochemistry

      

     Information session

    Thursday, 9 March, 16:00 to 18:00 

    • 16:00 to 16:20: General introduction to the Biology Master Programmes
    • 16:20 to 16:45: MSc in Molecular Life and Health Sciences
    • 16:45 to 17:10: MSc in Environmental Biology
    • 17:15 to 18:00:  MSc in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    On Campus
    PER04, room 0.110, Rue Albert-Gockel 3, 1700 Fribourg

     Useful links

    Curriculum

    Study advisor: Alessandro Puoti

    Department of Biology

  • Environmental science and humanities

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English (+ French + German)

    • Bachelor graduates in biology, geography, earth sciences, environmental sciences, as well as Bachelor graduates in Anthropology, Economics, Law, Political Sciences, International Affairs, Theology or Philosophy with a minor in Environmental Sciences

    • Interdisciplinary Master

     

     Course Visit: Issues of Sustainable development

    Tuesday, 7 March 12:15 to 14:00
    On Campus
    PER14, room 0.026, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Information session

    Tuesday, 7 March 14:00 to 14:30
    On Campus
    PER14, room 0.026, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Apero and informal exchange

    Tuesday, 22 March, 14:30-15:00
    On Campus
    PER14, Main hall, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

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    Curriculum

    Contact

    Study advisor: Ivo Wallimann-Helmer

    UniFR_ESH institute

  • Experimental Biomedical Research

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • 3 options
      • Neurosciences
      • Infection, Inflammation and Cancer
      • Tissue Degeneration and Regeneration

    • Teaching language: English

    • Bachelor Graduates in biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, medicine, psychology...

    • Specialised Master

     

     Information session and lab visit

    Tuesday, 7 March at 12:30 
    On Campus and online
    PER17, room 001, Chemin du Musée 18, 1700 Fribourg

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    Curriculum Study advisor: Mélanie Kaeser Section of Medicine

  • Geography

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English

    • 3 Programmes
      • Master of Science in Geography
        For Bachelor graduates in Geography
      • Specialised Master of Science in Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology
        For Bachelor graduates from fields other than Geography
      • Specialised Master of Science in Nature, Society and Politics
        For Bachelor graduates from fields other than Geography

     

     Information session

    Tuesday, 7 March, 9:15 to 10:00 
    On Campus
    PER14, room 2.226, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Course visit: Environmental history

    Tuesday, 7 March, 10:15-12:00
    On Campus
    PER14, Room 2.223, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Apero and informal exchange

    Tuesday, 22 March, 14:15-15:00
    On Campus
    PER14, Main hall, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

     

     Course visit: Seminar in climatology and glaciology

    Tuesday, 22 March, 15:15-17:00
    On Campus
    PER14, Room 2.223, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 Fribourg

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    Curriculum in Geography

    Curriculum in Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology

    Curriculum in Nature, Society and Politics

    Study advisor: Luc Braillard Department of Geosciences

  • Human Medicine

     Overview

    • 6 Semester – 180 ECTS

    • Teaching language: French + German

    • Bachelor graduates in human medicine
    • Focus area: primary care medicine
    • Registration by 15 February. Priority is given to graduates from the Bachelor programme in Fribourg

     

     No specific information sessions during the Masterweek. Please contact the study advisors with your questions

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    Curriculum

    The programme

    Study advisor: Raphaël BonvinSection of Medicine

  • Mathematics

     Overview

    • 3 semesters – 90 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English + French + German

    • Bachelor graduates in mathematics

     

     Information session

    Thursday, 9 March at 17:15
    On campus
    PER08, room 2.52, Chemin du Musée 3, 1700 Fribourg

     Useful links

    Curriculum

    Study advisor's information page

    Study advisor: Patrick GhanaatDepartment of Mathematics

  • Molecular life and health sciences

     Overview

    • 4 semesters – 120 ECTS

    • 5 options:

      • Developmental Biology and Regeneration (120 ECTS)
      • Neurobiology (120 ECTS)
      • Biochemistry and Cell Biology (120 ECTS)
      • Marine Biology (120 ECTS)
      • Teaching (90 ECTS)
    • Teaching language: English
    • Bachelor graduates in Biology or biochemistry

     

     Information session

    Thursday, 9 March, 16:00 to 18:00 

    • 16:00 to 16:20: General introduction to the Biology Master Programmes
    • 16:20 to 16:45: MSc in Molecular Life and Health Sciences
    • 16:45 to 17:10: MSc in Environmental Biology
    • 17:15 to 18:00:  MSc in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    On Campus
    PER04, room 0.110, Rue Albert-Gockel 3, 1700 Fribourg

     Useful links

    Curriculum

    Study advisor: Alessandro Puoti Department of Biology

  • Physics

     Overview

    • 3 semesters – 90 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English

    • Bachelor graduates in physics

     

     Information session

    Wednesday, 8 March at 17:00
    On campus
    PER08, room 2.73, Chemin du Musée 3, 1700 Fribourg

     Useful links

    Curriculum Study advisor: Baptiste Hildebrand Department of Physics

  • Sport sciences - Option Health and Research

     Overview

    • 3 semesters – 90 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English + French + German

    • Bachelor graduates in Sport and movement sciences

     

     Information session and visit

    Friday, 10 March, 13:30 to 15:00

    • 13:30 to 14:00: Introduction MSc in sport sciences option «health & research»
    • 14:00 to 15:00: Laboratory visits

    On campus
    PER21, room G414, Boulevard de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg

     Useful links

    CurriculumStudy advisor: Xavier Chenevière

    Section of Medicine

  • Sport sciences - Option Teaching

     Overview

    • 3 semesters – 90 ECTS

    • Teaching language: English + French + German

    • Bachelor graduates in Sport and movement sciences

     

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     No specific information sessions during the Masterweek. Please contact the study advisors with your questions

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    Information about the master

    CurriculumStudy advisor: Xavier Chenevière

    Section of Medicine