48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctoral Program in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology is a research-oriented, on-campus program. It offers an attractive option for graduates of master's programs related to microbiology, pharmacy, and molecular biotechnology, providing them with a degree that will allow them to enter the productive or academic sectors. The DCMBM's educational program is centered on learning and based on competencies. Its purpose is to train scientific and humanistic professionals who contribute to the generation of knowledge and its innovative application in solving local, national, and international problems. This program was structured according to the current needs of the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries, and will therefore help address the shortage of researchers dedicated to these areas of opportunity, with the aim of providing solutions, innovating, and developing new products through the use and manipulation of microorganisms, applying molecular and genetic engineering tools.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctoral Program in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology is a research-oriented, on-campus program. It offers an attractive option for graduates of master's programs related to microbiology, pharmacy, and molecular biotechnology, providing them with a degree that will allow them to enter the productive or academic sectors. The DCMBM's educational program is centered on learning and based on competencies. Its purpose is to train scientific and humanistic professionals who contribute to the generation of knowledge and its innovative application in solving local, national, and international problems. This program was structured according to the current needs of the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries, and will therefore help address the shortage of researchers dedicated to these areas of opportunity, with the aim of providing solutions, innovating, and developing new products through the use and manipulation of microorganisms, applying molecular and genetic engineering tools.
Admission Requirements
In addition to those stipulated by current university regulations, the following are required:
- Master's degree or Master's degree examination record in Microbiological Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy or areas related to the program, the latter at the discretion of the Postgraduate Academic Board.
- Minimum average of eighty in their previous Master's studies.
- Prove knowledge of the English language at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference or equivalent TOEFL 460 points.
- Submit a resume with relevant supporting documents.
- Letter of intent explaining the reasons for taking the program.
- Submit a written pre-proposal for a research project, endorsed by a professor from the academic core of the program, where the professor supports the proposal and expresses their interest and willingness to be your thesis director.
- Conduct a motivational interview before the Admissions Committee made up of Postgraduate professors, appointed by the Academic Board, so that they can assess the applicant's profile for the postgraduate program.
- To orally present and defend the pre-proposal of the research project that you intend to carry out during the Doctorate, or the presentation of a specific topic designated by the Selection Committee.
- The applicant must take and pass a knowledge exam in the areas of microbiology and biochemistry; the content and format of the exam will be prepared by an Admissions Committee appointed by the Academic Board.
- Those additional ones established by the Call for Proposals.
4 Years
Jan
Aug
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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