Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism

Students accepted to the program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will benefit from a comprehensive training program and a productive and stimulating working atmosphere. They will get the opportunity to pursue a challenging research project in a leading research group.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

• Structure determination of protein-RNA complexes involved in alternative-splicing by NMR spectroscopy
• Macromolecular assemblies involved in central cellular processes: protein synthesis and fatty acid synthesis
• Imaging cellular structures
• Computational structural biology
• Mechanisms of ion transport across membranes: The structural biology of ion channels and ion transporters
• Bioinorganic and biological chemistry
• Folding and function of supramolecular systems and membrane proteins
• Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy Platform (BNSP)

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The condition for admission to the doctorate at ETH Zurich is basically a university Master's degree recognised by ETH. The Master's degree must be completed before the registration for the doctorate.

• Online registration form
• Confirmation of doctoral thesis supervision
• Request supervision by Privatdozent or Adjunct Professor, if necessary
• Request & concept for doctoral thesis outside ETH domain, if necessary
• Academic transcripts, diploma certificates & diploma supplements
• Passport copy
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letters of recommendation
• Declaration of consent

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.): 862 AUD / year (≈ 500 CHF / year)
• Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.): 862 AUD / year (≈ 500 CHF / year)

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

3,308-4,432 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.