School of Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences fosters education, research and innovation at the interface of engineering and biology to advance the understanding of the living world and solve biomedical problems.

Education

We offer a Bachelor and Master program in Life Sciences Engineering, a Master program in Neuro-X, as well as four Doctoral programs.

Research

Our 58 research groups in 5 institutes operate at the interface of biology, basic sciences, computer sciences and engineering.

Innovation

We cultivate a climate of exploration and translation of knowledge and technologies to a sustainable benefit of humankind.

Upcoming events

Inaugural Lecture: Nako Nakatsuka – Chemical Nanotechnologies for Human Health

20-09-202420-09-2024

With:  Nako Nakatsuka
Place and room: BM 5202
Online: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/61372680061
Category: Inaugural lectures – Honorary Lecture

My Thesis in 180s: registration open

30-08-202430-09-2024

Category: Public Science Events

Tech4Growth Conference 2024

23-09-202423-09-2024

Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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Job Opportunities

Highlights

Discover the splendid labs and facilities of the Schools of Life Sciences (SV) and Engineering Sciences and Technology (STI)

“Being in a technical school gives us many opportunities”. Watch our interview with the dean of the School of Life Sciences, Andy Oates