FHNW Awards 105 Master Degrees to Life Sciences Graduates and 11 International Double Degrees
27.11.2025 | from FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Nor
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27.11.2025, The School of Life Sciences FHNW awarded 105 Master’s degrees in Life Sciences, Medical Informatics, and Biomedical Engineering. Seven graduates were honoured for outstanding achievements; some received a double degree as part of their Master in Life Sciences.
On November 14, 2025, a total of 105 graduates of the Master's programmes in Life Sciences, Medical Informatics, and the Joint Master in Biomedical Engineering (in collaboration with the University of Basel) received their diplomas. Seven graduates were honoured for their outstanding achievements.
Two Degrees from Two Different Universities
In the Master of Science in Life Sciences, 11 graduates earned a double degree – that is, alongside the FHNW Master's diploma, an additional diploma from an international partner university. This offering, which includes universities in Prague, Bologna, and Linköping, is especially directed at students who aim to pursue a doctoral degree and wish to gain valuable international experience.
The international network and proximity to the Life Sciences cluster in Basel provide all graduates with excellent entry-level opportunities in research, clinical settings, and industry.
Degrees by Master's Programme:
Master of Science in Life Sciences: 64 Diplomas
Practice-oriented research combined with industry projects, supplemented by management and digitalisation skills. With nine specialisations, the international programme, in cooperation with Berne University of Applied Sciences (BFH), University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO), and Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), systematically prepares students for demanding careers in industry and research.
Awardees for outstanding overall achievements in 2025 in the Master of Science in Life Sciences with specialisations: Manuel Tschan, Pratteln/BL (Applied Cell Biology), Diana Schweizer, Buckten/BL (Bioanalytics), Luisa Christina Vaas, Basel/BS (Pharmaceutical Technology, Double Degree Student), Luca Mischa Moschen, Steffisburg/BE (Chemical Engineering)
Master of Science in Medical Informatics: 23 Diplomas
Provides skills in data analytics, machine learning, and digital health technologies. This practice-oriented programme intertwines medicine, computer science, business, and AI so that students can develop software solutions for hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry while gaining experience with patient data, imaging, genomics, and wearables.
Awardees for outstanding overall achievements in 2025 in the Master of Science in Medical Informatics: Lukas David Rimann, Niederrohrdorf/AG, Sarah Rebecca Meyer, Zofingen/AG
Joint Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering with the University of Basel: 18 Diplomas
Combines technological innovation with medical application. Students benefit from hands-on technological expertise, state-of-the-art infrastructure, proximity to hospitals, and a strong network in industry and academia. They focus on the development of implant technologies, regenerative technologies, imaging, computer-assisted surgery, and therapeutic medical technology.
Awardee for best overall achievement in 2025 in the Joint Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Elisa Sohrmann, Prangins/VD
As a guest speaker, Dr. Annette Luther, President of scienceindustries and Head of External Affairs Switzerland at Roche, opened the graduation ceremony and reminded the graduates of their crucial role for the future of the Life Sciences centre in Switzerland. "Curiosity is the best career strategy one can have. It keeps you humble, hungry, and open to change – and it opens up opportunities that are not yet visible today," advised Annette Luther to the newly minted Master's graduates.
The newly graduated students celebrated their successful completion with their families, former fellow students, and guests in the auditorium of the FHNW Campus Muttenz.
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The School of Life Sciences FHNW
The School of Life Sciences FHNW teaches and researches in the fields of chemistry, environmental, pharmaceutical, bio, and medical technology, as well as process engineering. Located in Muttenz, it is in the heart of the global Life Sciences industry and is closely networked with it. The HLS conducts applied top-level research, resulting in innovative solutions for both the Life Sciences industry and social and environmental issues, which are directly integrated into teaching.
Further information at www.fhnw.ch/hls
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland and comprises nine schools with specialisations in Applied Psychology, Architecture, Building and Geomatics, Design and Art, Life Sciences, Music, Teacher Education, Social Work, Technology, and Business.
The campuses of the FHNW are located in the four supporting cantons of Aargau, Baselland, Basel-Stadt, and Solothurn. The FHNW schools are active in teaching, research, continuing education, and service, innovative and practice-oriented.
The wide range of study programmes, the close proximity to practice, the application-oriented and innovation-driven research, as well as global networking, make the FHNW an attractive and diverse educational institution, a sought-after practice partner, and an attractive employer in Northwest Switzerland. Graduates of the FHNW are in high demand as professionals.
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