Dr. Pedro Beltrao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pedro Beltrao is an Associate Professor at ETH Zurich, within the Department of Biology, where he focuses on computational biology and systems biology. His research employs quantitative and statistical methods to understand complex biological systems, developing models that predict the behavior of biological processes. He is particularly known for his studies in the areas of molecular biology and bioinformatics, exploring how biological networks respond to various stimuli and interactions. With a solid background in both biology and computer science, Professor Beltrao bridges the gap between empirical research and computational modeling. He actively collaborates with other researchers both within ETH Zurich and internationally, contributing to a better understanding of cellular mechanisms and their applications in biotechnology and medicine. His commitment to education extends to mentoring students in the areas of systems biology, encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry.

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.