Overview

Doing a PhD at any of the affiliated or partner institutes of the Faculty entails full immersion in a challenging and intellectual community of international students.

Features

The Biomedical Sciences PhD programmes at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), provide solid scientific education, including general and specific skills, seminars, lectures, and retreats.

Programme Structure

Specialisations:

Immunology and Cell Biology

Cancer Biology and Oncology

Neurosciences / Human Neurosciences

Cardiovascular/ Human Cardiovascular Sciences

Drug Sciences

Public Health

Computational Biomedicine

Musculoskeletal Sciences and Regenerative Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Multiple admission periods available

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 8 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in Switzerland

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV

Motivation letter

Reference letter written by the PhD Thesis director

Title and description of the PhD project (min. 1 page, max. 5)

Copy of the Master degree diploma

Confirmation of agreement or contract with the institute (and, if applicable, copy of working-permit)

Copy of ID or passport

Portrait picture of yourself (jpg, png)

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Lugano

1516 - 2134 CHF /month

Living costs

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