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

Lemanic Life Sciences Hackathon 2025

23-04-202525-04-2025

Place and room: SV 1204
Category: Conferences – Seminars

AMLD EPFL 2025

AMLD EPFL 2025 – get your tickets!

07-01-202514-02-2025

Place and room: SwissTech Convention Center
Category: Conferences – Seminars

FLP Networking event

10-02-202510-02-2025

Place and room: Uni Bern, Kuppelraum (main building, 5th floor)
Category: Miscellaneous

Faces of Industrial Research 2025

11-02-202511-02-2025

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

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Highlights

360° Virtual Visit

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

Four questions to Andy Oates

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