Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Faculty of Science

General description

Students of the PhD program Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism carry out their PhD studies either at the ETH or the UZH under the specific institutional regulations. The core of the PhD studies is the completion of a research project in one of the participating groups and the writing of a scientific dissertation. The PhD studies include a curricular part of at least 12 ECTS credits. The
composition of the curricular part is decided jointly with the supervisor of the dissertation but it includes a mandatory course on biophysical methods organized by the PhD program. PhD students attend a yearly retreat organized by the PhD program and usually also at least one relevant scientific conference within the course of their dissertation. Besides their research activities PhD students are also involved in the institution specific teaching of undergraduates.

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