Bachelor’s programmes in the health professions
Seven Bachelor’s degree programmes under one roof
Today's health care system is faced by major challenges: We live longer, and with increasing age our demands for medical treatment, care, and rehabilitation also increase. In addition, with the rise in chronic diseases and mental stress, health promotion and disease prevention are gaining in importance. Medical and technological advances constantly require professionals to adapt to new requirements and place high demands on the health professionals themselves, as well as on their training and continuing education.
Bachelor in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
NEW – from autumn 2022: A unique course of study in Switzerland offered in cooperation with the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management in Wädenswil. This practice-oriented study program has a modular structure and includes professional internships (25%).
Bachelor’s Programme in Occupational Therapy – «Giving Relief is Rewarding»
Occupational therapists work with people who either have impaired mobility or are at risk of developing impaired mobility. They treat, support, and advise patients to help them maintain and enhance individual quality of life and health.
Bachelor’s Programme in Health Promotion and Prevention
The first Bachelor’s degree programme in Health Promotion and Prevention in Switzerland was launched in autumn 2016. In their everyday work, health promoters deal with topics such as exercise, nutrition, mental health, addiction, and accident prevention.
Midwifery – «On Board from the Very Start»
Midwives provide women and their families with continuous support and counselling during pregnancy. They manage the birth and care for the mother and her new-born during the postpartum and breastfeeding period. Teamwork and empathy play key roles in a midwife’s care for women and their families. In addition, they work closely with other health care workers and social services professionals.
Bachelor in Nursing – «In the Midst of Life»
Nursing is a versatile profession that focuses on patients and their physical, mental, and social needs. The nursing profession needs specialists with the ability to maintain an overview of a complex system and develop innovative solutions.
Bachelor in Physiotherapy – «Physiotherapy Moves Everyone»
Physiotherapy practitioners are movement specialists: They develop rehabilitation plans based on their patients' needs and experiences to improve their mobility, strength, endurance, and performance.
Registration deadline: 15 January
Additional information
Studying in Switzerland
Switzerland supports students from other European countries studying at the ZHAW.
International Studies
Spending a semester or a clinical placement abroad is a priceless experience for any student and offers the opportunity to learn how professions are taught and practised in other countries.
Studying in Switzerland
International Studies
Campus life
Switzerland supports students from other European countries studying at the ZHAW.
Spending a semester or a clinical placement abroad is a priceless experience for any student and offers the opportunity to learn how professions are taught and practised in other countries.
The campus of the School of Health Sciences at a glance.