Middle schools, High schools, and vocational training for apprentices
The Institute offers informational days for middle school and high school students to help young individuals find a suitable professional pathway.
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Education
The Institute of Microbiology regularly hosts students from Swiss and international universities, for internships, semester projects, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral theses. Additionally, the Institute plays a role in vocational training for biology apprentices and supports upper secondary education. It also coordinates university courses and contributes to courses hosted by other universities.
Courses organized at technical schools
Organized for the Scuola Superiore Medico Tecnica in Locarno, tailored for the Biomedical Laboratory Technician track.
Molecular microbiology practical course designed for students of the Scuola Superiore Medico Tecnica in Locarno, specifically within the Biomedical Laboratory Technician program.
Microbiology and molecular biology techniques practical course offered to apprentices in biology from the Scuola Professionale di Lugano-Trevano.
Molecular microbiology practical course designed for students of the Scuola Superiore Medico Tecnica in Locarno, specifically within the Biomedical Laboratory Technician program.
Microbiology and molecular biology techniques practical course offered to apprentices in biology from the Scuola Professionale di Lugano-Trevano.
Bachelor, Master and Doctorate
The Institute of Microbiology actively contributes to Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at SUPSI, including the Bachelor’s in Conservation and the Master’s programs in Conservation-Restoration and Master of Science in Engineering.
The Microbial ecology sector, part of the Microbiology Unit, is an Associated Research Group within the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Geneva (UNIGE). It engages in foundational teaching within the Bachelor’s in Biology and the Master’s in Microbiology programs at UNIGE.
The Microbial ecology sector also coordinates and/or contributes to courses offered by other Swiss institutions, such as University of Zürich, University of Geneva, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW), as well as international universities. This collaborative network strengthens interdisciplinary education and broadens opportunities for students. Furthermore, the sector hosts Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students, often in collaboration with the University of Geneva or the University of Zürich, among others. These projects provide direct access to advanced research in microbiology and environmental sciences.
The Environmental biotechnology sector is involved in the Master of Science in Engineering program, with a specialization in Energy & Environment. This initiative equips students with advanced skills in sustainable resource and energy management.
For Continuing Education, the Environmental biotechnology sector offers tailor-made courses in wastewater treatment and biotechnological processes for converting waste biomass into energy carriers, addressing the needs of professionals and industry stakeholders.
The Microbial ecology sector, part of the Microbiology Unit, is an Associated Research Group within the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Geneva (UNIGE). It engages in foundational teaching within the Bachelor’s in Biology and the Master’s in Microbiology programs at UNIGE.
The Microbial ecology sector also coordinates and/or contributes to courses offered by other Swiss institutions, such as University of Zürich, University of Geneva, Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW), as well as international universities. This collaborative network strengthens interdisciplinary education and broadens opportunities for students. Furthermore, the sector hosts Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students, often in collaboration with the University of Geneva or the University of Zürich, among others. These projects provide direct access to advanced research in microbiology and environmental sciences.
The Environmental biotechnology sector is involved in the Master of Science in Engineering program, with a specialization in Energy & Environment. This initiative equips students with advanced skills in sustainable resource and energy management.
For Continuing Education, the Environmental biotechnology sector offers tailor-made courses in wastewater treatment and biotechnological processes for converting waste biomass into energy carriers, addressing the needs of professionals and industry stakeholders.
Practical courses at the Alpine Biology Center in Piora
The Alpine Biology Center in Piora, serves as a key venue for field-based education, hosting advanced practical courses:
- Microbial ecology of alpine aquatic environments course for the University of Geneva and the University of Zurich at the Alpine Biology Center, Piora (UNIGE 14B026 – “Ecologie microbienne des milieux aquatiques alpines” and UZH EEE356 – “Microbial Ecology of Alpine Freshwater Ecosystems”).
- Practical course in Microbial hydrobiology on stratification ecology for the University of Geneva at the Alpine Biology Center Piora, (14B641 – “Hydrobiologie microbienne: écologie de la stratification”).
- CUSO Doctoral Program in Microbial Sciences: Field Course in Environmental Microbiology at the Alpine Biology Center Piora.
Corso di ecologia microbica degli ambienti acquatici alpini per l'Università di Ginevra de della Università di Zurigo al Centro biologia alpina, Piora (UNIGE 14B026 – “Ecologie microbienne des milieux aquatiques alpines” e UZH EEE356 “Microbial ecology of alpine freshwater ecosystems”).
Corso pratico di idrobiologia microbica sull’ecologia della stratificazione per l'Università di Ginevra al Centro biologia alpina, Piora (14B641 - Hydrobiologie microbienne : écologie de la stratification).
CUSO Doctoral program in microbial sciences: Field course in environmental microbiology at the Alpine Biology Center, Piora.
Corso pratico di idrobiologia microbica sull’ecologia della stratificazione per l'Università di Ginevra al Centro biologia alpina, Piora (14B641 - Hydrobiologie microbienne : écologie de la stratification).
CUSO Doctoral program in microbial sciences: Field course in environmental microbiology at the Alpine Biology Center, Piora.
- Corso teorico di idrobiologia microbica per l'Università di Ginevra al Centro biologia alpina, Piora (14B041 Hydrobiologie microbienne: Environnement naturel et construit, aspects écologiques, hygiéniques et sanitaires).
- Corso pratico di idrobiologia microbica per l'Università di Ginevra al Centro biologia alpina, Piora (14B641 Hydrobiologie microbienne: Ecologie microbienne et ecologie alpine).
- CUSO Doctoral program in microbial sciences: Field course in environmental microbiologyat the Alpine Biology Center, Piora.
Bioutils training project
The goal of this project is to raise awareness about the importance of microorganisms in the conservation of biological and ecological systems. It offers the public, and particularly schoolchildren, the opportunity to observe microorganisms and learn about their way of life, reproduction, and contribution to the planet’s balance. This project is a collaboration between the Microbiology Unit of the University of Geneva and BiOutils.