Dr. Francesca Fiegna

Professor

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Biography

Francesca Fiegna is a professor at the ETH Zurich, specializing in Evolutionary Biology. Her research focuses on the Integrative Biology approaches, seeking to understand the evolutionary processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth. Through her work, she aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms of evolutionary change, looking at both ecological and genetic factors that drive adaptation and speciation. Francesca is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring students, fostering a new generation of researchers in the field of Biology. She is also known for her contributions to scientific literature and for disseminating knowledge through various academic channels.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Evolutionary Biology.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.