Faculty of Science and Medicine
Who are we?
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.
Programme and Map
Programme of the Masterweek 2023
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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 -
Chemistry
Overview
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3 or 4 Semester – 90 or 120 ECTS
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2 options:
- Chemistry (90 ECTS)
- Chemistry, communication and innovation (120 ECTS)
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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 -
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Computer Science
Overview
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3 Semester – 90 ECTS
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Teaching language: English
- For Bachelor graduates in computer science
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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 FribourgInformation session - Online
Thursday, 9 March, 12:00 to 13:00
Online
Link for online session -
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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 -
Earth Sciences
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
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Teaching language: English
- Bachelor graduates in earth sciences or geology
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Joint Master offered by the Universities of Fribourg and Bern
Information session in Bern
Thursday, 23 March at the University of Bern
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Environmental biology
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
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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 -
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Environmental science and humanities
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
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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
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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 FribourgInformation session
Tuesday, 7 March 14:00 to 14:30
On Campus
PER14, room 0.026, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 FribourgApero 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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Experimental Biomedical Research
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
- 3 options
- Neurosciences
- Infection, Inflammation and Cancer
- Tissue Degeneration and Regeneration
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Teaching language: English
- Bachelor Graduates in biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, medicine, psychology...
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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 FribourgUseful links
Curriculum Study advisor: Mélanie Kaeser Section of Medicine
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Geography
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
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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
- Master of Science in Geography
Information session
Tuesday, 7 March, 9:15 to 10:00
On Campus
PER14, room 2.226, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 FribourgCourse visit: Environmental history
Tuesday, 7 March, 10:15-12:00
On Campus
PER14, Room 2.223, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 FribourgApero and informal exchange
Tuesday, 22 March, 14:15-15:00
On Campus
PER14, Main hall, Chemin du Musée 4, 1700 FribourgCourse 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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Human Medicine
Overview
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6 Semester – 180 ECTS
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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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Mathematics
Overview
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3 semesters – 90 ECTS
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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 -
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Molecular life and health sciences
Overview
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4 semesters – 120 ECTS
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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 -
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Physics
Overview
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3 semesters – 90 ECTS
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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 -
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Sport sciences - Option Health and Research
Overview
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3 semesters – 90 ECTS
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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 -
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Sport sciences - Option Teaching
Overview
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3 semesters – 90 ECTS
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Teaching language: English + French + German
- Bachelor graduates in Sport and movement sciences
Video
No specific information sessions during the Masterweek. Please contact the study advisors with your questions
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