Dr. Kurt Wüthrich

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Biography

Kurt Wüthrich is a Professor in the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the development of new methods in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for the study of biomolecules. He has made significant contributions to understanding the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids through NMR techniques. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to the field of NMR, highlighting the importance of his work in providing insights into biological systems at a molecular level. Wüthrich has authored numerous publications on protein structure determination and has played a key role in advancing the use of NMR in the life sciences.

Research Interests

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.