Overview
Key facts:
- Doctoral Health Sciences and Technology students at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are able to learn the skills associated with teaching at university level by contributing to the teaching in their department. Doctoral studies ensure that doctoral students receive continuing education in the subject area of their doctoral thesis and in further areas.
- The doctorate concludes with a doctoral thesis which is subsequently defended during the doctoral examination. On successful completion, candidates are awarded the title "Doctor of Sciences (Dr. sc. ETH Zürich)".
Programme Structure
- All doctoral students have to acquire 12 credit points during their doctoral studies.
- ETH Zurich offers outstanding conditions for a doctorate: an innovative atmosphere, state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, and an environment that inspires the scientific talent of tomorrow.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine View 6 other PhDs in Public Health in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
In principle, all university graduates with a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree can apply for admission to doctoral studies.With the following degrees an admission is not possible:
- Degrees from universities of applied science
- Master’s degrees from university continuing education departments (MAS, DAS, etc.)
- Any kind of MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Bachelor's and/or Bachelor Honours degrees
Tuition Fee
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International
266 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1065 EUR for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
266 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1065 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
- 1200 CHF.
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.