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56 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in Switzerland
Plant Science
Students in the program will obtain their doctoral degree (i.e., PhD in Sciences) in Plant Science from the University of Zurich (UZH), ETH Zurich (ETHZ) or the University of Basel (UNIBAS).
Mathematics
Mathematics is in constant and vigorous development, driven both by its internal dynamics and by the demands of other disciplines. The spectrum of mathematical research at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne reflects both this vigor and this diversity.
Cancer Biology
The Cancer Biology program from the University of Zurich trains participating students towards a PhD in basic or clinical cancer research. In the course of the studies, the students’ scientific achievements actively contribute to the success of cancer research in Zurich.
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers a broad spectrum of research areas for doctoral students ranging from pure mathematics, such as algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory or probability, to more applied mathematics, such as insurance mathematics, finance, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, operations research and statistics.
Public Understanding of Science
The Public Understanding of Science program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.
Mineral Sciences
The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is one of the programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School offering a dynamic and stimulating international research environment.
Ecology and Evolution
Ecology and evolution are essential scientific fields in our understanding of life and biodiversity on Earth, and are of growing societal relevance. The doctoral program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Geneva brings together world-class research groups in an active and innovative academic community.
Molecular Biosciences
The Molecular Biosciences program offered at the University of Geneva focuses on fundamental questions at the core of life sciences.
Cancer Biology
The Cancer Biology PhD Program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers ambitious and talented students interested in cancer research a stimulating international environment.
Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism
The PhD Program in Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers an extensive and challenging post-graduate education for graduate students in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology and related areas from all over the world.
Mathematics
The international Mathematics program from the University of Zurich is organized jointly by the Institute of Mathematics (UZH) and the Department of Mathematics (ETHZ).
Statistics
The purpose of the Statistics PhD programme at University of Bern is to deepen one's knowledge in Probability Theory, Statistics, Financial or Actuarial Mathematics, and to pursue independent research in these fields. The dissertation contains new results which are usually published in peer-reviewed journals.
Molecular Life Sciences
The Molecular Life Sciences PhD program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.
Molecular Life Sciences
The Doctoral Program in Molecular Life Sciences (EDMS) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne trains doctoral students to become leaders in biological research.
Neuroscience
Here, at the doctoral program of Neuroscience at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, we push this frontier to discover the underlying principles of how one of the most fascinating organs of our body, the central nervous system, functions.
Physics
The doctoral program in Physics from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.
Plant Science
The Plant Sciences program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.
Neuroscience
The Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School (LNDS) organizes student training both in theoretical and experimental aspects of neuroscience. Research projects take place at affiliated laboratories in Geneva and Lausanne. The Neuroscience program is offered by the University of Lausanne.
Plant Science
The PSC PhD Program in Plant Science at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is a joint program of the University of Zurich, ETH Zurich and the University of Basel. The structured curriculum offers training in frontier topics of the plant sciences, including molecular biology, ecology, environmental and agronomic sciences.