Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD — Study Online from Basel, Switzerland

Live in Basel, Switzerland and take a decisive step toward research leadership with the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Gloucestershire and Robert Kennedy College. Designed for ambitious professionals, this flexible programme equips you with advanced research capabilities that translate across industries and borders.

Whether you lead projects in life sciences, consulting, finance, technology, or the public sector, you will gain rigorous methodological skills, sharpen your analytical thinking, and produce impactful, real-world research—all while continuing your career in Basel.

Earn a British Degree with Global Recognition

Graduate with a respected British academic award that signals quality, academic rigour, and international credibility. A British degree is widely recognised by employers, universities, and professional bodies around the world, helping you confidently present your expertise across global markets.

This recognition strengthens your professional mobility, enhances your CV, and supports career transitions across regions and sectors. Your credentials speak the language of international academia and business—opening doors from Basel to Boston to Bangkok.

Finish in as Little as 3–6 Months, 100% Online

Accelerate your progression without pausing your career. With focused guidance and a streamlined online structure, you can complete the Executive Diploma in Advanced Research in as little as 3–6 months—moving swiftly from ambition to accomplishment.

The programme’s intense, outcome-driven design ensures you invest your time where it matters most: mastering research design, data analysis, and scholarly writing that translate directly into measurable workplace impact.

No Mandatory Live Attendance

Your schedule, your pace. There are no required live sessions, fixed class times, or attendance windows. Access learning materials and contribute to discussions when it fits your agenda, even during peak work periods or international travel.

This asynchronous model lets you manage professional, personal, and academic commitments with confidence. Deep work can happen when you are most focused—before dawn, after-hours, or during a quiet weekend in Basel.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Learning moves with you. Study from your home office, a Basel café, a train across Europe, or while travelling internationally. Our mobile app makes it simple to download reading packs and watch lectures offline, so progress is always within reach.

Seamless access across devices means you can review methodologies, annotate articles, and refine your research design whenever inspiration strikes—without waiting to get back to your desk.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Research

Replace rote memorisation with authentic, practice-oriented evaluations. Open-book assessments emphasise application, synthesis, and critical thinking—exactly how research is performed in industry and academia.

Instead of racing through short-answer exams, you will demonstrate mastery through thoughtfully designed tasks that assess your ability to find, evaluate, and apply evidence to complex, real-world problems.

Guided by Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Learn from experienced tutors and faculty whose academic journeys include institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their mentorship bridges scholarly standards with professional realities.

Benefit from nuanced feedback on your research design, data strategies, literature review, and academic writing. This personalised guidance helps you produce work that is both methodologically sound and professionally relevant.

130+ Nationalities, Alumni Across Leading Global Organisations

Join a vibrant, multicultural learning community that spans more than 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers who bring diverse industry perspectives and cultural insights—enriching your thinking and growing your global network.

Our alumni work across international organisations and notable employers including Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible fees with Up to 18 Monthly Interest Free Instalments

Invest in your future on a plan that aligns with your cash flow. Our fees can be spread over up to 18 monthly interest free instalments—making advanced study accessible without compromising your financial priorities.

This flexibility allows you to manage professional responsibilities, personal commitments, and academic ambitions—while maintaining financial clarity throughout your studies.

What This Programme Can Mean for Your Career in Basel, Switzerland

Basel is a global hub for pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medtech—home to organisations like Novartis and Roche, as well as a dynamic ecosystem of research institutes and startups. With advanced training in research design, evidence synthesis, and data interpretation, you can elevate strategic decision-making, accelerate innovation projects, and contribute rigorous insights to R&D pipelines, clinical studies, and real-world evidence initiatives.

Basel’s strong financial and professional services sectors increasingly value data-driven strategies and robust risk, compliance, and ESG reporting. Your research toolkit enables you to structure complex questions, test hypotheses, validate models, and translate findings into practical recommendations for boards and regulators—enhancing credibility and influence across senior stakeholder groups.

Basel’s position in the trinational region (Switzerland–France–Germany) rewards cross-border collaboration and operational excellence. Advanced research competencies equip you to lead multi-site projects, optimise supply chains, evaluate digital transformation initiatives, and build publication- or policy-grade outputs that strengthen both organisational performance and your professional profile.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are ready to transform your professional impact through advanced research mastery—without relocating from Basel—take the first step today. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online Executive Diploma in Advanced Research / PhD can accelerate your goals.