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32 Master's degrees offered by the university
Infection Biology
The Specialized MSc in Infection Biology at the University of Basel is run by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), an internationally recognized center for public health excellence.
African Studies
The African Studies Master's program at the University of Basel provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary academic engagement with Africa.
Psychology
The course in Psychology at the University of Basel focuses on examining and understanding the experience and behavior of people and their ongoing development in the interplay of biological, social and societal conditions and using this knowledge and the resulting skills constructively in research and application.
Animal Biology
The MSc degree in Animal Biology at University of Basel is awarded for a total of 90 credit points: 50 for the MSc thesis project, 30 for courses, and 10 for the final exam.
Sustainable Development
The Master's Degree in Sustainable Development at the University of Basel (MSD) draws on concerns of sustainability that are generated by the natural, social and economic sciences.
Chemistry
Chemistry training at the University of Basel is multifaceted. The basics of chemistry are taught in the bachelor's degree. An initial specialization is possible in the MSc in Chemistry, which can then be deepened in the doctoral program by working on current issues.
Political Science
In the Political Science master’s program from University of Basel, empirical questions on political phenomena are independently developed and examined using suitable data collection and analysis methods. Topics are, for example, foreign policy in comparison, power and conflict in international organizations, peace and conflict research or the influence of interest groups in democratic systems.
Computer Science, Informatics
The Computer Science, Informatics programme at the University of Basel represents a young science at the interface between mathematics and engineering and science.
Plant Science
Within the Basel life science program, the Department of Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive 1.5 year Master's course in Plant Science at the University of Basel for graduates with a background in biology (BSc in biology or equivalent).
International and Monetary Economics
A comprehensive understanding of monetary policy, financial markets and their regulatory environment constitutes the core of this International and Monetary Economics Master’s program at the University of Basel.
Drug Sciences
The MSc in Drug Sciences at the University of Basel provides theoretical and practical skills in the field of the discovery, development and safety aspects of drugs. This Master program is focused on a future career in industrial or academic research, product development or in a regulatory agency.

Physics of Life
The Physics of Life degree at University of Basel provides training in cutting-edge research in biophysics, at the interface of physics, mathematics, engineering, and life sciences.