Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM)
University of Lausanne
UNIL - Bugnon
Rue du Bugnon 21 - office 4111
CH-1015 Lausanne
SWITZERLAND
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Description, aims and objectives
The Faculty of Biology and Medicine covers two disciplines that share the same interest for living beings, but with two distinct, albeit complementary approaches and cultures. Biology looks at nature in all its forms and focuses its academic activity on basic research. Medicine, instead, is interested in humans, in their totality as living beings, whether healthy or in physical or psychic distress. Its activities are focused on the care of patients and clinical research.
Teaching in the disciplines of Biology, Medicine and Nursing Sciences offers many possibilities for collaboration, but a new synergy has emerged with the new Faculty. Future biologists interested in human biology and the biology of diseases now have the possibility of studying this field of medicine in greater depth as part of a Master’s degree. Conversely, future doctors interested in fundamental research can develop their knowledge of the fundamental disciplines of biology by taking a doctorate in medicine. Lastly, nursing professionals have the possibility of consolidating their training in their disciplines and becoming healthcare experts.
The Doctoral School is responsible for postgraduate studies, a field in which biologists and doctors have collaborated closely for many years. Many doctoral theses in biology are completed in medical research laboratories. For its part, fundamental medical research benefits from the skills and technical platforms developed by fundamental biology. These synergies will now extend to nursing sciences, since the UNIL has become the second university in the French-speaking world to offer a doctorate in Nursing Sciences.
Degrees awarded
Bachelors
Masters
Diplomas
Masters of Advanced Studies (3rd cycle)
Continuing Education
Doctorate
Doctorate of Science in Life Sciences (PhD)
Doctorate in Medicine and Science in Life Sciences (MD-PhD)
Doctorate in Medicine (MD)
Doctorate in Neurosciences (PhD)
Doctorate in Nursing Sciences (PhD)
° programmes taught in English
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The Faculty’s Major Assets...
> a Medical School where the curriculum is being completely revised to better reflect current needs;
> a School of Biology offering a complete curriculum for biologists, including 3 Master's degrees reflecting the strengths of biology at UNIL: evolution and conservation, genomics and experimental biology, medical biology;
> a Doctorate School offering a range of specialised training courses, some leading to the title of "Doctor in Life Sciences" and some to a Doctorate in Medicine;
> advanced expertise in research, including fundamental biology, biomedical research, translational research and applied clinical research.
> Nursing Sciences at the University strives to develop the discipline to ensure the renewal of healthcare practices on a scientific basis
