Master's minor degree programs

In addition to the Major in Biology worth 90 ECTS credits, it is possible to voluntarily pursue a Minor worth 30 ECTS credits in the 120 ECTS credit master’s program. Such a Minor can either consecutively build on a Minor completed in the bachelor’s program or be newly chosen. In principle, all study programs offered as a 30 ECTS Minor at UZH are eligible. In particular, combining a 60 ECTS Minor in the bachelor’s program with the corresponding consecutive 30 ECTS Minor in the master’s program allows students to meet the subject-specific requirements for the teaching diploma at secondary schools in a second teaching subject.

It should be noted that the master’s thesis in Biology requires one year (12 months) of full-time study. Any minor study program must therefore be planned in consultation with the master’s coordinator.