Haute école de santé de Genève

What Haute école de santé de Genève does

Haute école de santé de Genève (HEdS-Genève) is a public university of applied sciences (Haute école spécialisée) and the largest health sciences school in French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande). Founded in 2007 and headquartered at Avenue de Champel 47, Geneva, the institution operates under the HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale) network with governance oversight from the cantonal government of Geneva. It is the only institution in the region to reunite five of the seven health sector programs, serving approximately 1,033 Bachelor students across five disciplines — Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing, and Medical Radiology Technology — alongside two Master programs in Health Sciences and Nursing Sciences.

The institution's core educational model is built around interprofessional training in collaboration with the University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine (since 2012) and the School of Pharmacy (since 2019), using high-fidelity simulation mannequins to prepare students for collaborative clinical practice. HEdS-Genève operates a Research and Innovation division with affiliated laboratories and centers of competence, and in 2024 launched VisionS, a continuing education hub combining its continuing education with that of the Haute école de travail social de Genève (HETS) under the HES-SO Geneva umbrella, serving approximately 1,000 healthcare professionals annually. Supplementary community-facing offerings include the Espace Conseil Nutrition dietetic consultation service, the Cook'eat student recipe project, the LACAPS physical activity analysis laboratory, the PEPSIE child development program, and free birth preparation courses.

The business model is structured around public higher education funding from the canton of Geneva and the Swiss Confederation, supplemented by revenue from continuing education programs delivered through VisionS and community services. Pricing for degree programs is handled through the HES-SO Geneva institutional framework and is not publicly disclosed. The institution employs approximately 285 staff, distributes through campus-based direct delivery and clinical placements at partner institutions (notably Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève), and reaches prospective students via its website, multi-platform social media presence, information sessions, and scientific symposiums.

Name

Haute école de santé de Genève

Legal name

Haute école de santé de Genève

Website

https://heds-geneve.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Haute école de santé de Genève (HEdS-Genève) is the largest public health sciences university in French-speaking Switzerland, offering five Bachelor and two Master programs in health disciplines to ~1,033 students, funded primarily by the canton of Geneva and Swiss Confederation.

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Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university of applied sciences (HES-SO Genève), the institution receives government funding from the canton of Geneva and Swiss Confederation for operating costs and education delivery.
2. Continuing Education Programs: The institution generates revenue through VisionS, the continuing education hub offering professional development courses to healthcare workers, with approximately 1000 participants annually.

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Core offering

HEdS-Genève is a public university of applied sciences delivering undergraduate and graduate health sciences education in French-speaking Switzerland. It offers five Bachelor programs (Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing, Medical Radiology Technology), two Master programs (Health Sciences, Nursing Sciences), and a continuing education hub (VisionS) addressing health and social sector professionals.

Product overview

Haute école de santé de Genève (HEdS-Genève) is the largest health sciences university in French-speaking Switzerland, offering a portfolio of educational products and community services. The institution operates five Bachelor programs (Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Nursing, and Medical Radiology Technology) and two Master programs (Health Sciences and Nursing Sciences), forming the core educational offerings. Supplementary products include the VisionS continuing education hub, community health services such as the Espace Conseil Nutrition (dietetic consultations), Cook'eat recipe project, LACAPS physical activity laboratory, PEPSIE child development program, and free birth preparation courses. An interprofessional training program connects students with the Faculty of Medicine and School of Pharmacy to foster collaborative practice in health and social care.

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Brands

• VisionS: A continuing education hub created in 2024, combining the continuing education divisions of HEdS and HETS (Haute école de travail social de Genève) under HES-SO Genève.
• PEPSIE
• Espace Conseil Nutrition
• Cook'eat
• LACAPS

Products and services

• Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics (Bachelor en Nutrition et diététique) A Bachelor program training dietitians who apply nutritional expertise to promote health and wellness across all populations; for prospective students in French-speaking Switzerland seeking an accredited undergraduate qualification in dietetics.
• Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Bachelor en Physiothérapie) A Bachelor program focused on treating musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, sensory, and cardio-respiratory conditions through physical therapy interventions; for prospective students seeking an accredited physiotherapy degree.
• Bachelor in Midwifery (Bachelor en Sage-femme) A Bachelor program preparing midwives as specialists in women's health, childbirth, newborns, and family care; for prospective students seeking an accredited midwifery qualification.
• Bachelor in Nursing (Bachelor en Soins infirmiers) A Bachelor program training nurses to respond to diverse health situations across all ages and backgrounds; for prospective students seeking an accredited nursing degree.
• Bachelor in Medical Radiology Technology (Bachelor en Technique en radiologie médicale) A Bachelor program at the intersection of health, human care, and emerging technologies in medical radiology; for prospective students seeking an accredited radiology technician qualification.
• Master in Health Sciences (Master en Sciences de la santé) An innovative and unique Master program developing and deepening common knowledge across five health professions alongside discipline-specific expertise; for healthcare professionals seeking advanced clinical and research training.
• Master in Nursing Sciences (Master en Sciences Infirmières) A Master program training specialized clinical nurses to optimize care quality, patient safety, and efficient resource utilization; for nursing professionals seeking advanced clinical specialization.
• VisionS Continuing Education Hub (Formation continue) A continuing education hub jointly run by HEdS and HETS under HES-SO Genève, offering professional development courses to healthcare and social-sector professionals; addresses societal issues related to health and social domains, with approximately 1,000 participants annually.
• Espace Conseil Nutrition A nutrition advice space offering dietetic consultations to the community; for members of the public seeking professional dietary guidance.
• Birth Preparation Courses (Cours de préparation à la naissance) Free birth preparation courses for expectant parents; delivered as a community service supporting maternal and family health.
• LACAPS (Laboratoire d'Analyse et de Conseils en Activités Physiques et en Santé) A laboratory providing analysis and advisory services in physical activities and health; for the community and partner organizations seeking expertise in physical activity and health.
• PEPSIE Program A program focused on child development initiatives; for families and community partners supporting child development.

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026New pedagogical partnership established in June 2026 to strengthen clinical nursing evaluation. Students benefit from clinical placements and practical training at Geneva University Hospitals, one of Switzerland's leading healthcare institutions.
• Université de Genève (Faculté de médecine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2012 for pre-graduate interprofessional training program. Medical students and HEdS students train together in collaborative healthcare practice, preparing for interprofessional work in the Geneva healthcare system.
• Ecole de pharmaciecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2019 expanding the interprofessional training program to include pharmacy students alongside medical and health sciences students.
• CERNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing students engage in prevention activities at CERN as part of community health education initiatives, demonstrating community outreach and interprofessional collaboration.
• VisionS (HES-SO Genève)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisionS is a hub reuniting continuing education poles of HEdS and Haute école de travail social de Genève (HETS), created under HES-SO Genève umbrella. Addresses societal issues related to health and social domains.

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Others

• Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG): Geneva University Hospitals, HEdS-Genève's core clinical placement partner and party to the June 2026 pedagogical partnership. Comparable as part of the Geneva health ecosystem but operates as a hospital rather than a school; functions as employer of graduates and clinical training host.

Broad incumbents

• HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale): Parent umbrella network of which HEdS-Genève is a member. Comparable as a broader higher education network governing multiple applied sciences schools across Suisse romande; sets accreditation, program, and funding policy for HEdS-Genève.
• Université de Genève - Faculté de médecine: Partner institution delivering medical education in Geneva and co-running HEdS's interprofessional training program since 2012. Comparable as a Geneva-based health education provider, but focused on university-level medical degrees rather than applied health Bachelor programs.

Regional players

• SUPSI - Dipartimento economia aziendale, sanità e sociale (DEASS): Swiss-Italian university of applied sciences with a health and social sciences department offering comparable nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health programs. Comparable applied sciences health education model serving Ticino rather than Suisse romande.
• ZHAW Departement Gesundheit: Health sciences department of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences offering overlapping Bachelor and Master programs in nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery, nutrition, and medical imaging. Comparable in scale and portfolio, but serves German-speaking Switzerland, not direct competition.
• Berner Fachhochschule (BFH) Departement Gesundheit: Health department of BFH offering comparable Bachelor and Master programs in nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery, nutrition, and biomedical analytics. Similar applied sciences health portfolio, but based in the Bern region and German-speaking.
• Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST) Departement Gesundheit: Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences health department offering nursing, physiotherapy, and other health Bachelor programs. Comparable applied sciences health education portfolio but in a non-overlapping Swiss region.
• Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) Hochschule für Life Sciences: Swiss applied sciences institution offering health and life sciences Bachelor and Master programs. Comparable applied sciences health education model in a different Swiss region (northwestern Switzerland).

Direct peers

• Haute école de santé La Source (Institut et Haute École de la Santé La Source): Lausanne-based health HES also operating under HES-SO, offering Bachelor programs in nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery, and other health disciplines. The most directly comparable peer in Suisse romande, competing for the same prospective student pool and clinical placement capacity.
• Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV): HES-SO member health school in Lausanne offering Bachelor programs in nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery, nutrition, and medical radiology. Direct competitor for students and clinical placements within the same HES-SO network as HEdS-Genève.

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• Facebookfacebook.com/heds.geneve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hedsgeneve
• Instagraminstagram.com/heds_geneve/?hl=fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@heds_geneve

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