Education

The EPFL School of Life Sciences offers students a multi-disciplinary education studying engineering, basic and computer sciences jointly with biology.

We propose a Bachelor and Master program in Life Sciences Engineering, as well as four Doctoral programs in biotechnology and bioengineering, computational and quantitative biology, molecular life sciences and neurosciences. Our professors have diverse backgrounds – biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, psychology and medicine – and bring together their specific perspective to tackle fundamental questions in biological sciences and solve biomedical problems to increase human knowledge and address key societal issues.

Our educational programs

Bachelor

Core skills. Real labs. Your launchpad in biological engineering.

Master

Apply, specialize and advance. Shape your career through cutting-edge Master programs in Life Sciences Engineering or Neuroengineering.

PhD

Dive deep into research and innovation with one of our four PhD programs.

Discover career path options

Events

Information Days

From November 19 to 21, 2025, EPFL opens its doors to high school and vocational school students. A major event to help you prepare for your future.

Welcome Day

The welcome day for new students enrolled at EPFL will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, on site. The full program will be available online mid-August.

Admission requirements

Learn about the admission requirements at EPFL for the Bachelor, Master, CMS or as an external auditor.

FAQ Bachelor

Read the answers to the frequently asked questions on the SV Bachelor program.

FAQ Master

Read the answers to the frequently asked questions on the SV Master program.