Overview

The PhD program “Biomedicine” (BioMed) is part of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (LSZGS) at University of Zurich and imparts knowledge, concepts and modern technologies to address complex questions in biomedical sciences on a molecular, cellular and systems level with the vision to advance clinical translation and improve patient care.

Key facts

BioMed offers students a strong and interactive program that combines groups from the University of Zürich (UZH), the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETHZ) and the University Hospital Zürich (USZ).

The highly international scientific environment at the institutions combines cutting-edge research with a modern teaching curriculum.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Topics range from human physiology to cancer biology, stem cells, genomic medicine and laboratory techniques.

They also include transferable skills like statistics, project management for research, scientific writing and career planning.

The PhD program organizes an annual retreat for scientific exchange and networking among students.

The PhD students of BioMed can either register at the University of Zürich or the ETH Zürich, depending on the affiliation of their direct supervisor and her/his research group.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 7 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are evaluated by the admission committee of the PhD Program in Biomedicine (BioMed) to identify and select the best candidates.

Short-listed candidates will participate in a round of online interviews and may thereafter be invited for an in-person visit in Zurich.

You will have to register with either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of your future mentor.

Candidates accepted to a PhD program are automatically accepted to the other PhD programs of the LSZGS and can change the program if the chosen PhD position is closer to the topic of another PhD program of which the PI is a member.

Tuition Fee

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International

300 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

300 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Surcharge for foreign students at PhD level - 100 CHF

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 CHF /month

Living costs

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