Application and admission

The next module begins on 30 August 2027. We recommend that you apply for it as early as possible. The application window for that module closes one week before the module starts.

You can apply for the other modules at any time (rolling admission).

To be admitted to the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm., applicants must:

• Hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification according to ETH Zurich regulations.
• Have completed a nationally recognised radiation safety course or commit to finish such a course during the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. study time and send the certificate to unrequested.

Applicants must submit the following documentation with their application:

• Degree certificate (for their highest or most recent degree)
• CV- Passport or ID card
• Purchase order from employer for Module 1 (if applicable)
• Purchase order from employer for Module 2 (if applicable)
• Purchase order from employer for Module 3 (if applicable)

Highly recommended before the start of the course: Radiation protection course certificate

The application process involves five separate steps:

• Step 1: Select the modules for the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. programme and register with the module selection form. 
• Step 2: After receiving email confirmation from that you have a place on the modules, apply via eApply to be formally admitted to the course and to matriculate as an ETH Zurich continuing education student.
• Step 3: Pay the non-refundable processing fee and the CAS programme fee by credit card.
• Step 4: You will receive email confirmation once your application has been received and is under review.
• Step 5: Once your application has been accepted you will receive an admission letter. 

No credits can be awarded for a completed module unless you are matriculated at ETH Zurich. You must enrol (free of charge) for each semester, whether or not you are attending a module, until you have completed all three modules (including examinations) and have received your CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. at the end of the programme.

After submitting your application, you will receive an automatically generated message. This will be followed by a personal e-mail confirming your application for the module(s). Please note that this confirmation is binding and indicates that a place has been reserved for you for the module(s).The relevant fees must be paid before the start of each module.

Disclaimer: Although the ETH Postgraduate Studies Pharmacy takes every possible care to ensure the accuracy of the information published and communicated about the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. programme, no guarantee can be given as to the correctness, accuracy, up-to-datedness, reliability and completeness of the content of this information. The content of lectures or the lecturers themselves may change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

An application processing fee of CHF 50 applies for ETH or Swiss university graduates. For graduates of other universities, the fee is CHF 150. Processing fees are non-refundable.