The Science and Policy programme from University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project in natural sciences and is usually completed in three to four years (full-time).
Science and Policy, Ph.D.
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Overview
The Science and Policy programme from University of Zurich deals with the interface of science and policy and helps students to elaborate tools and skills for engaging with institutions active in decision-making and implementation. The program includes a curricular part of at least 12 ECTS credits. The curricular part is composed of a lecture in Basics of Policy Sciences and Policy workshops: block courses including lectures, group exercises, literature study and case study work on the topics of evidence-based policy-making in life sciences, stakeholder engagement, communicating science, building political support and contributing to a policy action plan. Some ECTS credits can be chosen freely from research or transferable skill courses.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Credits 12 ECTS
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Course Overview:
- The curricular part is composed of a lecture in Basics of Policy Sciences and Policy workshops: block courses including lectures, group exercises, literature study and case study work on the topics of evidence-based policy-making in life sciences, stakeholder engagement, communicating science, building political support and contributing to a policy action plan. Some ECTS credits can be chosen freely from research or transferable skill courses.
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General 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.
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Zürich
- 1920 - 2580 CHF/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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