The Science and Policy programme from University of Zurich deals with the interface of science and policy and helps students to elaborate tools and skills for engaging with institutions active in decision-making and implementation. The program includes a curricular part of at least 12 ECTS credits. The curricular part is composed of a lecture in Basics of Policy Sciences and Policy workshops: block courses including lectures, group exercises, literature study and case study work on the topics of evidence-based policy-making in life sciences, stakeholder engagement, communicating science, building political support and contributing to a policy action plan. Some ECTS credits can be chosen freely from research or transferable skill courses.
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