MSc in Biology

Short summary in keywords of all course elements of your complete study programme. Please write these summaries in English (language of the MSc Biology degree programme). Include those courses for which your grades are not yet available and the ones you are still planning to do. Use the same order as on your transcript of records. Additional course descriptions besides those in the form will not be considered. If these requirements are not met, the application can be rejected.

Your CV must contain a full and continuous history (no biographical gaps) of your education and work experiences until present. Start with high school up to the point your application is submitted (tabular resume). Your academic history in particular should be as detailed as possible and contain all academic degrees, with most recently earned degrees or degrees still in process listed first.

For completed programmes, please upload a scan of your degree certificate in addition to the official final transcript/academic record. The degree certificate is the official final document issued after successful completion of the degree programme. It specifies the awarded degree and the date of conferral. If your degree certificate has not yet been issued at the time of application, please provide a provisional degree certificate or graduation confirmation.

Official transcripts of records.

Two recommendation letters. We prefer letters from academia or from referees with an academic background.

Matriculation certificate - Please provide a scan of your matriculation certificate (e.g. High School Diploma, Diploma of Secondary Education, Abitur, GCE, IB Diploma).

Please explain in English why you are applying to the two specific majors and why you wish to come to ETH Zurich. All the motivation letters are read and are important for the evaluation. Do not write general essays on biology and stay below 2000 characters (including spaces). For applicants with an additional ESOP-application (only first application window): You are welcome to write a slightly longer motivation letter and separate it into two parts, if necessary (general and ESOP-specific).

Please upload a scan of your valid passport (only page with photo, name, date of birth, expiry date). EU/EFTA citizens can also upload a copy of the valid ID (front and back), if no passport is available.

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