Dr. Verena Schünemann

Professor

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Biography

Verena Schünemann is a professor at the University of Basel in the Department of Environmental Sciences. She specializes in scientific archaeology and studies evolutionary systems related to epidemic reservoirs and infectious, re-emerging diseases. Her research involves a multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights from various scientific fields to understand the complex dynamics of health and disease. She is actively involved in projects exploring the interplay between environmental factors and the emergence of infectious diseases. Through her work, she aims to contribute to public health by uncovering mechanisms that lead to disease outbreaks and informing strategies for prevention and control.

Research Interests

Evolutionary Systems Epidemic Reservoirs Infectious Diseases Re-emerging Diseases

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.