Our classification by 52 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Zurich.
All 52 modules
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 8 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 12 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 8 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Required | 4 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 3 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 12 |
| · autumn_semester | Elective | 6 |
Source: vvz.ethz.ch, checked 31 Oct 2026
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
ETH ZürichShare here against the average of 4 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
About the same as typical: projects and labs, maths and foundations, languages and communication, research methods.
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≥ CHF 4,530 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
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| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ch, li · or residence in CH/LI when the entrance qualification was obtained; EU/EFTA wit… | 2026/27 | CHF 730 / semester ≈ €795 |
| Tuition | Other foreign · note: students who do not meet the group 1 criteria | 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester ≈ €2,384 |
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Among 5 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 0 of 4 similar programmes. Half of them cost €2,384.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
| This programme | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Biochemistry – Chemical Biology (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Chemistry (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Mathematics (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
| Bachelor Physics (ETH Zürich) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,384 |
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Similar: same level, field and language, Switzerland
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 2 more.
| This programmeBachelor Biology ETH Zürich | SimilarBachelor Biochemistry – Chemical Biology ETH Zürich | SimilarBachelor Chemistry ETH Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Language | German | German | German |
| Next date | 1 Dec 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 |
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ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
43% maths and foundations · 18% free electives
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
46% maths and foundations · 22% free electives
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Bachelor Biology is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 3 years. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 52 modules, of which 40 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (50%), free electives (33%) and projects and labs (9%).
CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w…. In euros that is ≈ €2,384.
1 Dec 2026 (Apply by).
German (Requires C1 level).
3 years.
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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