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ETH Zurich, MA, Biology

 Switzerland

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Study modeFull-time Start date September Durationyears: 2 - 3
In the Master’s degree programme, the focus is on experimental research (two twelve-week practical sessions and one 6-month Master’s thesis). Students choose one of the following areas for specialisation: > Ecology and Evolution > Neurosciences > Microbiology and Immunology > Cell Biology > Molecular Health Sciences (from autumn 2014) > Biochemistry > Plant Biology > Systems Biology > Structural Biology and Biophysics > Biological Chemistry

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An abundance of services and leisure opportunities make ETH Zurich an attractive place to study and work, providing a rich university life and provide for a diverse, varied student life. Zurich is a city where the quality of life is among the best in the world. As Switzerland's largest city it is rich in culture, and it is regarded as safe. Its central location makes it the ideal starting point for excursions. Bern, Lucerne, Basel and Schaffhausen can all be reached in less than an hour by train. Famous places in the Alps like Pilatus, Säntis, the Rigi and even the Jungfraujoch are only a little further away.