Application & admission
The MAS ETH in digital Clinical Research in a nutshell
The MAS ETH in digital Clinical research has a modular structure and is comprised of two mandatory CAS (CAS ETH in Digital Clinical Trials and CAS ETH in Digital Health), one elective CAS and a Master’s thesis.
Apply directly
The web application eApply allows applicants to apply online for an ETH study programme.
How to apply for the MAS ETH diCR programme
- Prepare your application documents.
- Register at eApply, the application portal of ETH Zurich.
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
- Pay the non-refundable registration and administration fee (by credit card or PostFinance card). Applicants with a degree from a Swiss university are charged CHF 50. Applicants from other universities are charged CHF 150.
- You will be sent an email confirmation that your application has been received and will be reviewed.
The School for Continuing Education verifies all applications for completeness and to ensure that they meet the necessary criteria.
Each application is assessed by the Programme Director and Programme Manager of the MAS and CAS programmes, and a request for admission or rejection is sent by them to the School for Continuing Education.
After your application has been reviewed, you will usually receive a written admission decision 4–6 weeks after receipt, or 2–4 weeks after the deadline for downloading the application.
If your application was successful and you have been admitted to the MAS or CAS programme at ETH Zurich, you will be matriculated automatically. No further confirmation is needed from you.
If you wish to withdraw, please send a written notification to the School for Continuing Education. Notify the school within the deadlines mentioned in the admission letter. In the event of late withdrawal, withdrawal fees will be charged.
- The application period for start in February 2025 is closed.
- Applications for Autumn Semester 2025 are possible from 07.04–07.07.2025 (rolling admission)
First come, first served. To facilitate intensive interaction between experts and participants and allow sufficient time for individual coaching, we accept only a limited number of participants. We recommend applying early.
- A copy of the diploma certificate of your highest or most relevant degree and a transcript (of records) and diploma supplement (in the original language and in D/F/I or E translation).
- A scan of the page of your passport that has your photo, name, date of birth, and expiry date (must be valid for at least 6 months) on it. CH/EU/EFTA citizens can also upload a copy of their valid identity card (front and back) if no passport is available.
- A completed and signed consent form.
For the MAS ETH diCR and the CAS ETH DCT:
- Motivation letter (only for MAS ETH diCR)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate(s)
- Certificate(s) or proven knowledge in statistics (e.g. from previous training)
- A Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications in life sciences
- At least two years of postgraduate work experience in a relevant field
- Sufficient prior knowledge of statistics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Applicants who do not have any prior knowledge of medical statistics and GCP will be admitted with conditions and must successfully complete the relevant courses as part of the MAS programme.
- English at level C1
International participants
If you do not live in Switzerland and plan to study in an MAS/CAS programme at ETH Zurich, you can find lots of useful information about Swiss entry formalities and permits on the School for Continuing Education website.
Quick links to apply
- Register and apply directly via the ETH application portal eApply.
- Check the School for Continuing Education website for all necessary information.
Any further questions? Do not hesitate to get in touch.
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