The Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management (LSFM) is located in Wädenswil on the left bank of Lake Zurich. It teaches and conducts research in the fields of environment, nutrition / food, health and society. The range of education and training includes bachelor's degree programmes, master's degree programmes and a broad continuing education programme. Around 1600 students are currently enrolled in Wädenswil.

A close cooperation with external clients ensures the transfer of knowledge and technology between university and practice. Our devices and equipment are state of the art. Modern laboratories, testing and production facilities enable competent processing of application-oriented research and development projects. You will profit from this in your studies!

Thanks to its unique location in the countryside, the university offers a stimulating teaching and learning atmosphere. In addition to studying, a variety of cultural and sporting leisure activities provide a balance. The small town of Wädenswil has good transport connections and is only 20 km from the economic and trendy metropolis of Zurich.

The majority of classes in the Bachelor's programmes are taught in German, however the Bachelor in Natural Resource Sciences is partly taught in English.

As a visiting student, you need a language level of B2 in the language in which your programme is taught.

• Information for incoming and guest students

The degree programme provides up-to-date and in-depth knowledge about nutrition, health, society and the environment. Modern, exciting and practical, the degree programme prepares you for the challenges in the industries of the future. After graduating, you will be ready for management positions.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Digital Life Sciences
Specialisations: Digital Health, Digital Environment, Digital Labs and Production

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Specialisations: Bioprocess Development and Bioengineering, Molecular, Micro- and Cell Biology

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Specialisations: Chemistry, Biological Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Facility Management
Specialisations: Real estate, building systems, Services and Events, Workplace

Bachelor of Science  in Food Science
Specialisations: Food Management & Sustainability, Food Processing & Automation, Food Safety & Quality

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Sciences
Specialisations: Organic Farming and Horticulture, Renewable Energies and Ecological Engineering, Nature Management, Environmental Systems and Sustainable Development, Urban Ecosystems

The majority of classes in the Master's programmes are taught in English. As a visiting student, you need a language level of B2 in the language in which your programme is taught.

• Information for incoming and guest students

The consecutive Master's degree programme prepares you for a demanding specialist or management position. Master's graduates are sought-after and needed specialists. They specialise in a subject area, work on research projects and deepen their scientific methods and skills.

Master of Science in Circular Economy Management

Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Applied Computational Life Sciences
Tracks: Computational Health, Bioinformatics, Digital Environment & Sustainability, Digital Labs & Production, AI & Robotics in Life Sciences

Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Food and Beverage Innovation

Master of Science in Life Sciences - Specialisation Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Master of Science in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems

Master of Science in Real Estate und Facility Management
Specialisations: Economics & Finance, Digitalisation & Sustainability, Workplace & Services, Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
Focus: Agroecology and Food Systems, Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Ecotechnologies and Renewable Energies