Dr. Pedro Beltrao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pedro Beltrao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich. He specializes in computational systems biology and has made significant contributions to the understanding of biological networks and processes. His research includes the integration of data from various sources to create comprehensive models of biological systems, which can lead to insights into cellular function and disease mechanisms. He is also involved in developing new computational tools and methodologies to analyze complex biological data. Beltrao's work is interdisciplinary, bridging biology, computer science, and bioinformatics, aimed at providing a deeper understanding of life sciences through data-driven approaches.

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.