The ZHAW
Master’s programmes
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This interdisciplinary programme integrates expertise and skills across all dimensions of the circular economy. It equips you with the tools to master the technical, ecological, social, and economic aspects of the circular economy.

This programme focuses on designing sustainable and regenerative food and nutrition systems. It is tailored for those eager to address resource scarcity in the face of the climate crisis and explore innovative, interdisciplinary business models.

This programme combines real estate, facility management, economics, finance, operational technology, IT, and services with the significant concepts of sustainability and digitisation.

Designed to foster innovative solutions through the combined scopes of environmental needs, society, and technology, this programme combines technological, natural, and the social sciences in order to drive the transformation towards a more sustainable society.

Artificial intelligence, algorithms, and digital twins are transforming the life sciences. This specialisation equips you with critical knowledge in data management, modelling, and simulation connecting life sciences with data science.

This specialisation develops skills in chemistry, biochemistry, bioanalytics, green chemistry, material sciences, and nanotechnology. Graduates are in high demand in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and biotechnology industries.

The food and beverage industry demands ongoing innovation. This programme focuses on sustainable designed products and processes, combining expertise in technology, nutrition, packaging, strategy, and design to create innovative concepts.

This programme is where health, technology, and medicine meet. Graduates go on to develop innovative solutions for tomorrow’s health challenges, such as antibody and vaccine production, the development of gene and cell therapeutics, and medical diagnostics.