FAQ
- Who should attend this programme?
- Who is admitted to this programme?
- Which topics/areas are taught?
- Which performance assessements have to be fulfilled?
- Which degree can be achieved?
- When do the programme modules take place?
- Where do the programme modules take place?
- When can I start with the programme?
- How can I apply?
What is the course language?
English: overview of modules.
What does the programme cost?
Depending on the chosen modules, the programme costs between
CHF 12'500.- (5 modules as minimum requirement to reach a certificate) and 15'000.- (6 modules). For the CAS programme, an additional certification fee of CHF 730.- is charged after enrolment once.
How and in which form are the course costs charged?
The payment modalities are agreed on in the study plan in the application form by chosing one of the options.
Either the total amount for 6 modules (CHF 15'000) or the total amout for 5 modules (CHF 12'500) is invoiced at once.
Or the partial amount for 3 modules ( CHF 7500.-) and the partial amount for 2 modules (CHF 5000.-) are invoiced in two consecutive years.
Or an invoice for each module is sent to participants approximately two months before every course module from the postgraduate studies team.
Payments must be completed before attending a course module.
The certification fee of CHF 730.- is charged after enrolment to the CAS programme from the school for continuing education to the ETH student email.
Which cancellation terms apply?
Free of charge, 2 months or more before module start.
CHF 250.-, less than 2 months before module start.
CHF 1250.-, less than 10 business days before module start
CHF 2500.-, no show
How are the modules structured?
The modules contain lectures as well as interactive elements such as workshops and case studies. Modules 3, 5 and 7 usually offer a vist of a pharmaceutical manufacturing site or a clinical trial unit, in order to illustrate the transfer of the theoretical contents into practice.