Dr. Jasmine Tschan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jasmine Tschan is a dedicated student specializing in conservation genetics at ETH Zurich. She employs genomic information to safeguard and conserve species, focusing on mitigating biodiversity loss. Her past work includes assessing the effects of human-mediated direct seeding on the dry meadow plant species Dianthus carthusianorum, utilizing integrated genomic resources such as ddRAD and whole genome re-sequencing data. This project functions as a pilot study aimed at monitoring genetic diversity in Switzerland, in collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment. Currently, she is evaluating effective population sizes and adaptive capacity for 52 species in Switzerland, targeting the assessment of country-specific Genetic Diversity Indicators as outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Her academic journey encompasses a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Ecology and Evolution and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Forest Landscape, both from ETH Zurich.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientific Assistant

— Present

Institute of Integrative Biology • ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Assisted in research projects related to conservation genetics.

Intern

— Present

Natural History Museum Chur • Switzerland

Involved in teaching and exhibitions.

Intern

— Present

Danau Girang Field Centre • Sabah, Malaysia

Focused on nature conservation and eco-tourism.

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.