Master LS
Important links
- Websites: Applied Computational Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Chemistry for the Life Sciences, Food and Beverage Innovation
- Planning: Weekly and annual planning, Study fees, Absence notification
- Legal information: Study regulations, Reglements (mostly German)
- Information: Support and councelling, Voluntary courses, StudiApp
- Study Aa-Zz: all information alphabetically (German)
- Tools: Complesis, Collab, myZHAW, Moodle (E-Learning), MSLS Community Centre, Webmail Office 365
- Contacts: Academic office and Study support
Modules and thesis
ACLS Specialisation Track Module und Master Thesis – 40 credits
You choose the topic for your research work (30 credits) before you study:
- Thesis Topics
- Modul description master's thesis (PDF 205 kB)
- Factsheets and guidelines masters thesis
- Template master thesis
In preparation for your Master Thesis, you will visit both Specialisation Track Modules (10 Credits):
ACLS Specialisation Skills – 20 credits
You're taking all modules:
- Mathematical Modelling (PDF 274 kB)
- Advanced Data Architectures (PDF 269 kB)
- Deep Learning (PDF 217 kB)
At least 5 ECTS must be earned from the following modules:
- Programming, Algorithms and Data-Structures (PDF 274 kB)
- Software Engineering and Design Patterns (PDF 245 kB)
- Developing Software as a Product (PDF 241 kB)
- Biology for Computational Scientists (PDF 232 kB) (for students with an education in data or informatics)
There are four elective module:
- Computational Life Sciences Seminar (PDF 246 kB)
- Advanced Deep Learning (PDF 275 kB)
- Relational Databases (PDF 254 kB)
- Introduction to Neural Networks (PDF 215 kB)
You can also take other life science modules from this list:
- Bioprocessing and Bioanalytics (PDF 241 kB)
- Product and Process Design (PDF 218 kB)
- Innovations in Sustainable Food Packaging and Supply Chain (PDF 256 kB)
- Food, Society and Nutrition (PDF 257 kB)
- Patterns and Trends in Environmental Data
- Advanced Life Cycle Assessment
- Sustainability Science
- CO2 Management in Companies and Local Authorities
- Agriculture for the Future
- Behavioral Change
ACLS Core Competencies – minimum 12 credits
You choose at least four modules.
Mandatory modules - area "Handling and Understanding Data":
- Design and Analysis of Experiments (PDF 259 kB)
- Modelling and Exploration of Multivariate Data (PDF 263 kB)
Other possible module - area "Handling and Understanding Data":
Other possible modules - area "Management, Business and Society":
ACLS Cluster-specific modules – minimum 9 credits
You choose at least three modules out of the cluster Computation.
- Modelling of Complex Systems (PDF 246 kB)
- Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition (PDF 240 kB)
- Optimisation and Bio-Inspired Algorithms (PDF 232 kB)
- Imaging for the Life Sciences (PDF 236 kB)
- Generative AI Models in Life Science (PDF 281 kB)
- Bioinformatics Methods for Genomics and Applications (PDF 269 kB)
Other possible modules from other clusters:
Cluster Food
- Progress in Food Processing (PDF 267 kB)
- Nutrition and Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases (PDF 257 kB)
- Foodomics (PDF 241 kB)
- Sustainable Food Supply Chains (PDF 260 kB)
- Advanced Sensory Techniques (PDF 304 kB)
- Journal Club “Food and Nutrition Sciences” (PDF 264 kB)
Cluster Bio/Pharma
- Compound Profiling in Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery (PDF 239 kB)
- Design of Biopharmaceutical Production Facilities (PDF 267 kB)
- Regulatory Affairs (PDF 242 kB)
- Physiology and Immunotherapies (PDF 263 kB)
- Tissue Engineering for Drug Discovery (PDF 241 kB)
- Bioanalytics in a Regulated Environment (PDF 328 kB)
- Physicochemical Principles in Pharmaceutics (PDF 258 kB)
Cluster Chemistry
- Materials Science (PDF 235 kB)
- Surface Characterisation (PDF 282 kB)
- Polymers and Applications (PDF 256 kB)
- Green Chemistry (PDF 256 kB)
- Chemistry and Energy (PDF 237 kB)
- Industrial Chemical Process Safety (PDF 273 kB)
Cluster Environment
- Journal Club Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (PDF 270 kB)
- Life Cycle Assessment (PDF 241 kB)
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management (PDF 265 kB)
- Ecological Infrastructure in Landscapes (PDF 284 kB)
- Biodiversity (PDF 244 kB)
- Water Management for Households, Industry and Agriculture (PDF 241 kB)
FBI Master's thesis – 40 credits
You choose where you want to write your research paper before you start your studies:
FBI Specialisation Skills – 20 credits
You're taking all modules:
- Regenerative Food Production (PDF 267 kB) First implementation AS26 (subject to alterations)
- Product and Process Design (PDF 218 kB) Last implementation SS26
- Food Bioprocessing and microbial consortia with legal aspects (PDF 253 kB) First implementation SS27 (subject to alterations)
- Innovations in Sustainable Food Packaging and Supply Chain (PDF 256 kB)
- Food, Society and Nutrition (PDF 257 kB) Last implementation SS26
- Molecular Composition and Transformation of Food (PDF 235 kB) First implementation SS27 (subject to alterations)
There is another elective module:
FBI Core Competencies – minimum 12 credits
You choose at least four modules.
Handling and Understanding Data:
- Handling and Visualising Data (PDF 273 kB)
- Design and Analysis of Experiments (PDF 259 kB)
- Modelling and Exploration of Multivariate Data (PDF 263 kB)
- Data and Ethics (PDF 304 kB)
Management, Business and Society:
FBI Cluster-specific modules – minimum 9 credits
You choose at least three modules out of the cluster Food.
- Progress in Food Processing (PDF 267 kB)
- Nutrition and Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases (PDF 257 kB)
- Foodomics (PDF 241 kB)
- Sustainable Food Supply Chains (PDF 260 kB)
- Advanced Sensory Techniques (PDF 304 kB)
- Journal Club “Food and Nutrition Sciences” (PDF 264 kB)
Further possible modules from the cluster Environment:
Further possible modules from the cluster Bio/Pharma:
PB Master Thesis - 40 credits
You choose where you want to write your research paper before you start your studies:
PB Core Competencies – minimum 12 credits
You choose at least four modules.
Mandatory module - area "Handling and Understanding Data":
Other possible modules - area "Handling and Understanding Data":
- Design and Analysis of Experiments (PDF 259 kB)
- Modelling and Exploration of Multivariate Data (PDF 263 kB)
- Data and Ethics (PDF 304 kB)
Other possible modules - area "Management, Business and Society":
PB Cluster-specific modules – minimum 9 credits
You choose at least three modules out of the cluster Bio/Pharma.
- Compound Profiling in Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery (PDF 239 kB)
- Design of Biopharmaceutical Production Facilities (PDF 267 kB)
- Regulatory Affairs (PDF 242 kB)
- Physiology and Immunotherapies (PDF 263 kB)
- Tissue Engineering for Drug Discovery (PDF 241 kB)
- Bioanalytics in a Regulated Environment (PDF 328 kB)
- Physicochemical Principles in Pharmaceutics (PDF 258 kB)
Further possible modules from other clusters:
CLS Master Thesis – 40 credits
You choose where you want to write your research paper before you start your studies:
CLS Core Competencies – minimum 12 credits
You choose at least four modules.
Handling and Understanding Data:
- Handling and Visualising Data (PDF 273 kB)
- Design and Analysis of Experiments (PDF 259 kB)
- Modelling and Exploration of Multivariate Data (PDF 263 kB)
- Data and Ethics (PDF 304 kB)
Management, Business and Society:
CLS Cluster-specific modules – minimum 9 credits
You choose at least three modules out of the cluster Chemistry.
- Materials Science (PDF 235 kB)
- Surface Characterisation (PDF 282 kB)
- Polymers and Applications (PDF 256 kB)
- Green Chemistry (PDF 256 kB)
- Chemistry and Energy (PDF 237 kB)
- Industrial Chemical Process Safety (PDF 273 kB)
Further possible modules from other clusters:
- Modelling of Complex Systems (PDF 246 kB)
- Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition (PDF 240 kB)
- Imaging for the Life Sciences (PDF 236 kB)
- Optimisation and Bio-Inspired Algorithms (PDF 232 kB)
- Physiology and Immunotherapies (PDF 263 kB)
- Tissue Engineering for Drug Discovery (PDF 241 kB)
- Life Cycle Assessment (PDF 241 kB)
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management (PDF 265 kB)
- Biodiversity (PDF 244 kB)
- Nutrition and Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases (PDF 257 kB)
- Sustainable Food Supply Chains (PDF 260 kB)