Dr. Cornelia Palivan

Professor

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Biography

Cornelia Palivan is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Basel in the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on the field of nanomaterials and their application in chemistry and biology. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of self-assembled systems and their potential utilizations in drug delivery and biomedicine. Her work involves exploring the interactions of polymers and nanoparticles, and she leads a research group dedicated to these topics, contributing to various high-impact publications in the area. She is committed to advancing the field of chemistry through innovative research and has been involved in interdisciplinary collaborations. In addition to her research, she plays a key role in educating future scientists in the discipline.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.