Dr. Madison Barney

Distinguished Professor

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Biography

Madison Elizabeth Barney is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich specializing in environmental microbiology within the Department of Environmental Systems Science. Her research focuses on the interactions within microbial communities and their roles in ecosystem functioning. Through her work, she aims to uncover the fundamental mechanisms that govern microbial diversity and activity in various environments. Madison is dedicated to advancing the understanding of how microbes contribute to environmental processes and their implications for sustainability.

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.