Microbiology and Immunology

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Faculty of Science

General description

The doctoral program 'Microbiology and Immunology' (MIM) under the umbrella of 'Life Science Graduate School Zurich' includes a written dissertation about an independent scientific research project and is usually completed in 3-4 years.
The program includes a curricular part of at least 12 ECTS credits. The curricular part includes the compulsory attendance of the 'MIM Introductoryv course as well as the completion of selected Master/PhD courses offered by the ETHZ or UZH or of project- relevant national or international courses. The compilation of the curricular activities is determined individually by the student and the doctoral committee. More information regarding the MIM PhD program can be found at http://www.mim.ethz.ch/. Generally, the doctoral regulations of the respective university have to be fulfilled.

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