Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- 4 to 5 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before April 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
- Biology
- Biodiversity & Conservation
- Molecular Sciences
Overview
About the program
The research groups in this Molecular Biosciences program at the University of Geneva address a wide range of topics about organization, dynamics and function of biological systems. For example, cellular traffic, signaling, gene expression, plant biology and developmental biology are among the topics studied in the different laboratories of the program.
Programme Structure
Research groups include:
- Structural studies of cytokine-mediated signal transduction
- Signaling by cell-cell junctions
- Oncogene-induced DNA replication stress
- Nucleosome organization and chromatin function
- Patterning of the vertebrate skin through mechanical and Turing instabilities
- Mechanisms of cell signaling in plants
- Molecular and cellular basis of regeneration and slow aging
- Physical principles of vertebrate regeneration
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
- Doctoral applicants must hold a Master's degree from a university and program recognized by UNIGE.
- Applicants must also have a Bachelor's degree that they obtained after at least three years of study (no fewer than 180 ECTS credits) in a university and program recognized by UNIGE.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 1,709 AUD / year ≈ 1,000 CHF / year
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 1,709 AUD / year ≈ 1,000 CHF / year
Living costs
Genève, Switzerland — 3,291–4,872 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Molecular Biosciences.
