Dr. Nicole Wenderoth

Professor

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Biography

Nicole Wenderoth is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology. Her research focuses on neural control of movement, investigating how the brain and nervous system coordinate muscle activity to achieve smooth and effective motion. She utilizes various experimental approaches, including neuroimaging, psychophysics, and computational modeling, to explore the underlying mechanisms of motor control. Nicole has published extensively in leading scientific journals and has contributed significantly to the understanding of sensorimotor integration and neuromuscular function. She also engages in teaching activities where she shares her expertise with students in health sciences and related fields.

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.