General description

The ZNZ International PhD Program in Neuroscience includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project. The program provides training in modern neuroscience disciplines and it is designed for students interested in pursuing a professional career in neuroscience. Since program participants originate from different biomedical branches, one key element of the program is the development of skills of communication, interaction with other scientists, and scientific writing. Course work with a minimum of 12 ECTS credits is required. In the first year, the Introductory Course in Neuroscience, parts I and II, is mandatory. The participation in a two-day doctoral retreat is obligatory. The closely supervised thesis work will provide the experience of conducting a substantial piece of original research.

Admission requirements

Admission to doctoral study is governed by the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich (Verordnung über die Zulassung an der
Universität Zürich VZS). The main requirement for admission to doctoral study
is a Master's degree from a university or an equivalent degree. Each PhD project must receive approval from a professor at the Faculty of Science or
from a person who has the right to confer a PhD at the Faculty of Science.
There is no general right to be granted admission to a PhD program.
Admission
may be made contingent on conditions and/or restrictions in the form of additional coursework. Conditions must be met prior to admission to doctoral
study; restrictions may be fulfilled during doctoral study. Coursework required
to meet conditions and/or restrictions may not exceed a total of 60 ECTS credits; requirements are specified according to the demands of the subject in
which the PhD thesis will be written. The Vice Dean of Studies decides on
admission, on recognition of similar degrees, and on conditions and/or additional requirements that may apply. As a rule, the language of instruction
in the PhD programs is English. All applicants whose native language is not
English, or whose prior studies have not been conducted in English, are required to provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English.

ECTS credits

12 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Language of instruction

English