Reiter
Welcome to Master of Biomedical Sciences
We are happy that you have chosen our master of Biomedical Sciences. Below you find all important informations about BMSc.

For question about the study, please contact biomedical.sciences.pyl@unibe.ch

Introduction
The Master program in Biomedical Sciences has a duration of one-and-a-half years. The mandatory core component supplements the initial knowledge of the pathophysiology of organ systems that is acquired in the third year of the Bachelor program in Fribourg. This core component also expands students' expertise in modern methods of research. Students also conduct a three-week laboratory internship that focuses on a research field of their choice. During the final six months of their studies, students write a master thesis on a research topic of their choice. More information about the study please find here.
General Information
General Information
KSL (Kernsystemlehre)
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Semester Dates
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Studienplan Anhänge
pdf
103,8 KB
15. Nov 2018, 10:19
Anzahl Seiten: 3
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Studienplan
pdf
3,2 MB
15. Nov 2018, 10:17
Anzahl Seiten: 7
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Studienreglement
pdf
405,0 KB
15. Nov 2018, 10:23
Anzahl Seiten: 10
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Universitätsverordnung
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Details about studyprogram BMSc
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Exams
Exams
Aufstellung_Pruefungsdaten_FS2022
pdf
62,9 KB
Version: 9
18. Jan 2022, 10:48
Anzahl Seiten: 1
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Aufstellung_Pruefungsdaten_HS2022
pdf
63,4 KB
12. Mai 2022, 14:05
Anzahl Seiten: 1
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Elective Modules
Purpose: It is the goal of the elective modules to give the students the opportunity to get acquainted with scientific topics of interest, to learn new experimental techniques and to indulge in daily lab routines. If feasible, students get the opportunity to work on a small project on their own. Apart from offering students deeper insights into preferred fields of research, elective modules ideally also serve as an entry point towards the master thesis.
Dates:
Slot 1: 14.02. - 04.03.2022
Slot 2: 07.03. – 25.03.2022
Slot 1: 14.02. - 04.03.2022
Slot 2: 07.03. – 25.03.2022
Registration Process:
(1) The registration is handled via KSL. The proposals are listed in KSL. The instructions on how to register are listed below.
(2) Each student shall choose one proposal per slot no later than November 12th 2021
(1) The registration is handled via KSL. The proposals are listed in KSL. The instructions on how to register are listed below.
(2) Each student shall choose one proposal per slot no later than November 12th 2021
Elective Modules
Guidelines for Assessment of the Elective Modules
pdf
119,1 KB
Version: 4
16. Sep 2021, 20:13
Anzahl Seiten: 2
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Elective Modules_Testatblatt_Grading Sheets
pdf
25,6 KB
17. Jun 2020, 17:22
Anzahl Seiten: 2
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
KSL Instructions_Registration_Students_EN
pdf
457,3 KB
Version: 2
23. Sep 2021, 11:55
Anzahl Seiten: 4
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
KSL Instructions_upload proposals_Dozierende
pdf
364,2 KB
Version: 2
23. Sep 2021, 11:56
Anzahl Seiten: 7
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Masterthesis
Registration Process:
The registration is handled via KSL. The proposals are listed in KSL. The instructions on how to register are listed below.
The registration is handled via KSL. The proposals are listed in KSL. The instructions on how to register are listed below.
Start window | 20.6. - 31.07.2022 |
End of thesis | 6 months later, latest on 31.01.2023 |
Deadline for registration | 21.05.2022 |
Alumni Award
Alumni Biomedical Sciences will award a prize for the best master thesis 2020. In a first step, a committee will judge the anonymized abstracts based on clarity, writing, and scientific content. Second, the full master thesis of some students will be read and judged. Judging criterias will be rather based on scientific writing and methodology than on the project itself. The prize of SFr. 500.- will be handed over to the winner at the official diploma ceremony in March. To be eligible for the prize, please send the abstract of your master thesis before 13.01.22 to study coordinator. Alumni Biomedical Sciences wishes you good luck with your experiments and all the best for your master thesis.
Alumni Biomedical Sciences will award a prize for the best master thesis 2020. In a first step, a committee will judge the anonymized abstracts based on clarity, writing, and scientific content. Second, the full master thesis of some students will be read and judged. Judging criterias will be rather based on scientific writing and methodology than on the project itself. The prize of SFr. 500.- will be handed over to the winner at the official diploma ceremony in March. To be eligible for the prize, please send the abstract of your master thesis before 13.01.22 to study coordinator. Alumni Biomedical Sciences wishes you good luck with your experiments and all the best for your master thesis.
Masterthesis
Richtlinien_und_ Anleitung_english_final
pdf
166,2 KB
Version: 4
22. Jun 2021, 20:51
Anzahl Seiten: 6
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
BMS_Master-Thesis-Grading-Sheet_only for Fribourg or extern Masterthesis
pdf
89,2 KB
18. Aug 2020, 10:11
Anzahl Seiten: 1
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
CTS Master's Theses: Instructions for Students
pdf
365,8 KB
Version: 2
23. Sep 2021, 09:13
Anzahl Seiten: 5
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Instructions plagiarism for students and lecturers
pdf
258,5 KB
23. Jun 2021, 18:36
Anzahl Seiten: 2
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
KSL Masterarbeiten: Anleitung für Dozierende
pdf
460,0 KB
Version: 6
23. Sep 2021, 09:12
Anzahl Seiten: 11
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Evaluations
All teaching modules undergo an obligatory WEB based evaluation
The link for the evaluation will send by mail in december and june.
This is obligatory for everyone.
The link for the evaluation will send by mail in december and june.
This is obligatory for everyone.
Voluntary Studies
Studies listed below refer to topics that may be of special interest to Master students in Biomedical Sciences. Important : While ECTS points earned with these courses are NOT eligible towards achieving the Masters' degree in BMSc, they will be listed in the Diploma Supplement as additional voluntary studies.
Introductory Course in Laboratory Animal Science (2 ECTS)
Details about the course on care and use of laboratory animals (LTK) can be found here: Zurich
Registration procedure:
Details about the course on care and use of laboratory animals (LTK) can be found here: Zurich
Registration procedure:
- Letter of intent must be sent by mail or regular mail to the coordinator's office before registration to the LTK course
- The letter will be signed by the coordinator and sent back to you.
- Proceed with the registration to the LTK course: under the heading "remarks", state that you received the signed agreement (mandatory for successful registration)
- When registering: please be sure to include following billing address: Zentraler Rechnungseingang, REF-200-80, Hochschulstrasse 6, 3012 Bern
- After the LTK course: Students that have successfully finished the course are asked to provide the diploma to the office of the study coordinator.
Dateien LTK Course
Confirmation-LTK course
pdf
93,2 KB
22. Mai 2019, 17:31
Anzahl Seiten: 1
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Um dieses Objekt zu nutzen, müssen Sie angemeldet sein und entsprechende Zugriffsrechte besitzen.
Module in CTU
Course objectives
This course is aimed at providing prospective clinical investigators with the essential knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and of other regulatory and ethical requirements, and the skills for contributing to clinical trials
The topics covered will include
- Ethical and legal principles
- Swiss regulations for research involving humans (HRA, ClinO, HRO and OrgO)
- GCP guidelines
- Basics of clinical research and study designs
- Basics of data management in clinical research
- Patient information and consent
- Study conduct & quality assurance
- Safety
Link to GCB Homepage
This course is aimed at providing prospective clinical investigators with the essential knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and of other regulatory and ethical requirements, and the skills for contributing to clinical trials
The topics covered will include
- Ethical and legal principles
- Swiss regulations for research involving humans (HRA, ClinO, HRO and OrgO)
- GCP guidelines
- Basics of clinical research and study designs
- Basics of data management in clinical research
- Patient information and consent
- Study conduct & quality assurance
- Safety
Link to GCB Homepage
- Organized by CTU Bern, Universität Bern, Finkenhubelweg 11, 3012 Bern
- Duration: 2-day event
- Costs: CHF 400.-- are paid by us
- Registration is handled the study coordinator (ruegge@pyl.unibe.ch)
- The exact date and time will be announced in due course
- Duration: 2-day event
- Costs: CHF 400.-- are paid by us
- Registration is handled the study coordinator (ruegge@pyl.unibe.ch)
- The exact date and time will be announced in due course
Upcoming Masterthesis Presentations
08.12.2021: Amélie Viret
10:00, Title: "Engineering a novel cell-based model for assessing materno-fetal drug transfer during pregnancy"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/62189991934?pwd=VUFCWFRUNitBVk9MMEVtaCtZTXk5Zz09
Meeting ID: 621 8999 1934; Passcode: 311030
20.12.2021: Sarah Despont
13:15, Title: "Deciphering interactions between Clostridioides difficile and gut microbiota by pair wise microencapsulation"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/65782046469?pwd=cUx1TFVRU3A4aFFBVEZZMmt0VXp2UT09
20.12.2021: Leonie Weber
14:00, Title: "Histone deacetylase inhibition in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/64609444804?pwd=UmZvUW05VG9UdHdKOVdUOXhRSWpXdz09
Meeting-ID: 646 0944 4804; Passcode: 865824
20.12.2021: Edona Ballabani
17:00, Title: "Real-time Imaging of Liver Glucose Metabolism - A Feasibility study of Deuterium Metabolic Imaging in Ultra-high Field 7T Scanner"
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91403037705?pwd=MHdYUkdwZFlDdnFIeTJ2WllKWEdCZz09
21.12.2021: Kaitlyn Berchier
8:00, Title: "The role of VISTA in the regulation of acute myeloid leukemic stem cells"
Location: Rapportraum, Lory-Haus
23.12.2021: Angèle Clerc
9:00, Title: "Androglobin functional studies"
Location: University of Fribourg, PER 09, Room 0.108
23.12.2021: Laurent Gueissaz
13:00, Title: "Zebrafish as a model to study cardiovascular remodelling upon endurance exercise"
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5387766876?pwd=T2JHNWVrdm52VlBZb2RWcmlTaHRLUT09
Meeting ID: 538 776 6876; Passcode: uW9p0j
11.01.2022: Jessica Roskosch
9:00, Title: "Flaggs – uncover gender differences in kidney segments"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/66087933448?pwd=NHgzWGRGMFJ4SGFEb2syYlYzRHhrQT09
11.01.2022: Valentine Vocat
10:00, Title: "In-vitro characterization of breast cancer cells derived from lean and obese mice"
via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a474a7941c1424ee4b835a7c3b37c0cde%40thread.tacv2/1639048318149?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2288c9873b-3065-42a0-9f3c-ac864c0ac788%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cb9d6380-5862-4af6-93d1-e449fa2b7f61%22%7d
12.01.2022: Isabel Bärtschi
12:00, Title: "Investigating hydrogen peroxide resistance in Enterococcus-strains isolated from stoma patients with culturomics"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/66294754825?pwd=eWp4a3JjK1V2OU9CQnJ1R3M0SHR0Zz09
14.01.2022: Sophie Déglise
12:00, Title: "Using CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing to generate MET Ser1016-mutated cancer cell models"
Location: Seminar Room, Radiooncology, A137
17.01.2022: Océane Derivaz
16:00, Title: "Regulation of lymphocytic cells during inflammation and infection"
Location: Seminar Room, Institute of Pathology
24.01.2022: Céline Kaufmann
9:00, Title: "PCSK9 supports hepatocellular carcinoma growth"
via Zoom: tba
24.01.2022: Caroline Piccand
11:00, Title: "Characterization of CAR T cells targeting CD276 in rhabdomyosarcoma"
Location: Kinderklinik
24.01.2022: Giulia Sartoris
9:30, Title: "The influence of weaning reaction on lifelong immunity"
Location: Department of Biomedical Research (DBMR), Murtenstrasse 35, 3008 Bern, Room H812
26.01.2022: Laura Chatagny
10:00, Title: "The role of VHL for the early development of sympathetic neurons"
via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514891601?pwd=TWFhVTMzeEtrM0cvUUYrTjJRc25NQT09
Meeting-ID: 895 1489 1601
Passcode: 20220126
26.01.2022: Widad Hassan
11:00, Title: "An advanced co-culture lung-on-chip model to mimic inhalation exposure in Emphysema"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/64589808536?pwd=MTg0N05Fd2FreGgzWC8rWFpXQjVsUT09
26.01.2022: Marine Massy
16:15, Title: "Investigating the influence of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate and sex on the efficacy of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Modulators"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/97246342437?pwd=bGJxR3ZGZEJhSTZOTHFxZVg4UTNUdz09
10:00, Title: "Engineering a novel cell-based model for assessing materno-fetal drug transfer during pregnancy"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/62189991934?pwd=VUFCWFRUNitBVk9MMEVtaCtZTXk5Zz09
Meeting ID: 621 8999 1934; Passcode: 311030
20.12.2021: Sarah Despont
13:15, Title: "Deciphering interactions between Clostridioides difficile and gut microbiota by pair wise microencapsulation"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/65782046469?pwd=cUx1TFVRU3A4aFFBVEZZMmt0VXp2UT09
20.12.2021: Leonie Weber
14:00, Title: "Histone deacetylase inhibition in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/64609444804?pwd=UmZvUW05VG9UdHdKOVdUOXhRSWpXdz09
Meeting-ID: 646 0944 4804; Passcode: 865824
20.12.2021: Edona Ballabani
17:00, Title: "Real-time Imaging of Liver Glucose Metabolism - A Feasibility study of Deuterium Metabolic Imaging in Ultra-high Field 7T Scanner"
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91403037705?pwd=MHdYUkdwZFlDdnFIeTJ2WllKWEdCZz09
21.12.2021: Kaitlyn Berchier
8:00, Title: "The role of VISTA in the regulation of acute myeloid leukemic stem cells"
Location: Rapportraum, Lory-Haus
23.12.2021: Angèle Clerc
9:00, Title: "Androglobin functional studies"
Location: University of Fribourg, PER 09, Room 0.108
23.12.2021: Laurent Gueissaz
13:00, Title: "Zebrafish as a model to study cardiovascular remodelling upon endurance exercise"
via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5387766876?pwd=T2JHNWVrdm52VlBZb2RWcmlTaHRLUT09
Meeting ID: 538 776 6876; Passcode: uW9p0j
11.01.2022: Jessica Roskosch
9:00, Title: "Flaggs – uncover gender differences in kidney segments"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/66087933448?pwd=NHgzWGRGMFJ4SGFEb2syYlYzRHhrQT09
11.01.2022: Valentine Vocat
10:00, Title: "In-vitro characterization of breast cancer cells derived from lean and obese mice"
via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a474a7941c1424ee4b835a7c3b37c0cde%40thread.tacv2/1639048318149?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2288c9873b-3065-42a0-9f3c-ac864c0ac788%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cb9d6380-5862-4af6-93d1-e449fa2b7f61%22%7d
12.01.2022: Isabel Bärtschi
12:00, Title: "Investigating hydrogen peroxide resistance in Enterococcus-strains isolated from stoma patients with culturomics"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/66294754825?pwd=eWp4a3JjK1V2OU9CQnJ1R3M0SHR0Zz09
14.01.2022: Sophie Déglise
12:00, Title: "Using CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing to generate MET Ser1016-mutated cancer cell models"
Location: Seminar Room, Radiooncology, A137
17.01.2022: Océane Derivaz
16:00, Title: "Regulation of lymphocytic cells during inflammation and infection"
Location: Seminar Room, Institute of Pathology
24.01.2022: Céline Kaufmann
9:00, Title: "PCSK9 supports hepatocellular carcinoma growth"
via Zoom: tba
24.01.2022: Caroline Piccand
11:00, Title: "Characterization of CAR T cells targeting CD276 in rhabdomyosarcoma"
Location: Kinderklinik
24.01.2022: Giulia Sartoris
9:30, Title: "The influence of weaning reaction on lifelong immunity"
Location: Department of Biomedical Research (DBMR), Murtenstrasse 35, 3008 Bern, Room H812
26.01.2022: Laura Chatagny
10:00, Title: "The role of VHL for the early development of sympathetic neurons"
via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514891601?pwd=TWFhVTMzeEtrM0cvUUYrTjJRc25NQT09
Meeting-ID: 895 1489 1601
Passcode: 20220126
26.01.2022: Widad Hassan
11:00, Title: "An advanced co-culture lung-on-chip model to mimic inhalation exposure in Emphysema"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/64589808536?pwd=MTg0N05Fd2FreGgzWC8rWFpXQjVsUT09
26.01.2022: Marine Massy
16:15, Title: "Investigating the influence of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate and sex on the efficacy of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Modulators"
via Zoom: https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/97246342437?pwd=bGJxR3ZGZEJhSTZOTHFxZVg4UTNUdz09
Alumni Biomedical Sciences
The “Alumni Biomedical Sciences” form an association of former MSc of Science in Biomedical Sciences students, their professors form the Universities of Bern and Fribourg as well as of different partners from in industry and academics. It’s our goal to form not only a platform for pleasurable reunions, but also to keep in touch concerning professional duties. We want to build up networks within the association and towards potential employers. Therefore we are sustaining an Internet page with information about possible working places, links to our partners from the industry and academics and information about events such as careers days.
Here you will be redirected to the homepage from Alumni
Here you will be redirected to the homepage from Alumni
Honors
CSL Behring Award 2020 | 1. Rang Melissa Pitton 2. Rang Nerea Fernandez Trigo 3. Rang Camila Gemperli |
CSL Behring Award 2019 | ![]() 1. Rang: Imboden Vera 2. Rang: Milusev Anastasia 3. Rang: Flint Emilio |
CSL Behring Award 2017 | 1. Rang: Bachmann Chantal 2. Rang: Van De Vyver Arthur 3. Rang: Bienz Isabelle |
CSL Behring Award 2016 | 1. Rang: Zenhäusern Priska 2. Rang: Fallegger Angela 3 Rang: Dudler Julie |
CSL Behring Award 2015 | 1. Rang: Traxel Sabrina 2. Rang: Krauer Fabienne 3 Rang: Piccand Matthieu |
University of Fribourg, Faculty of Science Award 2015 | We congratulate Inès Mottas for winning the Faculty of Science Award 2015 for her master thesis "Characterization of the efficacy of CD8+ T cell activation by dendritic cells treated with a combination of pattern recognition receptor ligands" under the supervision of Prof. C. Bourquin, University of Fribourg. ![]() |