Dr. Reto Giacometti

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Biography

Reto Giacometti is a Professor of Animal Physiology at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the physiological mechanisms that underlie animal behavior and adaptation. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals addressing topics such as sensory biology, neural mechanisms of behavior, and physiological ecology. Giacometti is dedicated to advancing the understanding of animal physiology and its relevance to broader ecological and environmental contexts.

Research Interests

Animal Physiology Sensory Biology Neural Mechanisms of Behavior Physiological Ecology

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.