Dr. Shirin Falavarjani

Professor

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Biography

Shirin Mirlohi Falavarjani is a Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in RNA Biology. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms governing RNA metabolism and its implications on plant biology. With extensive expertise in molecular and cellular biology, she investigates the interplay between RNA and various biological processes. Her work aims to unravel the complexities of RNA function in plants, which has significant relevance in the fields of biotechnology and agriculture. She has contributed to numerous scholarly articles and studies that advance the understanding of RNA biology.

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.