Dr. Wim Gorssen

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Biography

Wim Gorssen is a quantitative geneticist with a passion for pigs. His research focuses on the genetic diversity underlying genetics of new phenotypes and resilience in pigs. He has a strong background in quantitative genetics and genomics.

Research Interests

Quantitative Genetics Genomics

Experience

Postdoctoral researcher

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Postdoctoral researcher in Animal Genomics, working within the Department of Environmental Systems Science.

PhD student

— Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

PhD student in the Center for Animal Breeding Genetics.

Courses

751-6602-00L - Pig Science

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.