IB Pathways

Franklin University Switzerland · Switzerland

Health Sciences

A four-year health degree in Lugano.

Where
LuganoSwitzerland
Degree
BS
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
15 July 2027Early Action by 1 Dec
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
Not recorded yet
More facts
Degree
BS
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026

    Early Action and priority deadline; fee waived (same date every year)
    DetailsSource

  2. 15 May 2027

    CHF 500 enrolment deposit due if admitted (same date every year)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 15 July 2027

    Regular deadline if you need no visa, e.g. EU/EFTA (same date every year)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (2 more)

  1. 15 January 2027

    Early Action decisions (same date every year)
    DetailsSource

  2. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Switzerland

What it is

Biology, chemistry, psychology and public health in one degree, covering the standard pre-med coursework US and Canadian medical schools ask for, with Academic Travel built into every semester.

What you need

  • No IB subjects or points are set. IB HL and SL subjects at 5, 6 or 7 can earn advanced-standing credit.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Franklin

Admission rests on your school record, a personal statement and one evaluation letter; the IB can earn advanced-standing credit. Non-English-medium applicants need TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110.

Where it says so

Check it on fus.edu

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    Rolling admission on your school record, a personal statement and one evaluation letter; you apply to the Bachelor of Arts, not the major. SAT/ACT are optional.
Sources (2)
  1. Health Sciences at Franklin — checked 2026-09-26
  2. IB applicants at Franklin

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