Doctor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology Program By Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Sciences in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology, has as its vision the training of high-level human resources, professionals capable of applying scientific knowledge in solving problems that concern different productive sectors, such as the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries. The University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering has the vision of preparing professionals for food and health of the highest quality and national and international competitiveness, with prestigious academics in their disciplinary field, for which the Doctorate in Sciences in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology is viewed as a program focused on research, with a core group of highly trained professors belonging to the National System of Researchers, and well-established lines of research in the areas of Microbiology and Molecular biotechnology.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Sciences in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology, has as its vision the training of high-level human resources, professionals capable of applying scientific knowledge in solving problems that concern different productive sectors, such as the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries. The University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering has the vision of preparing professionals for food and health of the highest quality and national and international competitiveness, with prestigious academics in their disciplinary field, for which the Doctorate in Sciences in Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology is viewed as a program focused on research, with a core group of highly trained professors belonging to the National System of Researchers, and well-established lines of research in the areas of Microbiology and Molecular biotechnology.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

IELTS

4+

TOEFL

460+

PTE Academic

43+

Master's Degree or Master's degree examination certificate in microbiological sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy or areas related to the program, the latter in the opinion of the Postgraduate Academic Board.
Minimum average of eighty in their previous master's studies.
Proof of knowledge of the English language at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference or equivalent TOEFL 460 points.
Submit a curriculum summary with relevant supporting documents.
Letter of explanation of reasons to study the program.
Submit a written research project pre-proposal, endorsed by a professor from the academic core of the program, where he supports the proposal and expresses his interest and willingness to be his thesis director.
Carry out an interview of reasons before the Admission Committee made up of Postgraduate professors, appointed by the Academic Board, in order for it to assess the profile of the postgraduate applicant.
Present orally 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 present and pass a knowledge exam in the areas of microbiology and biochemistry; the content and format of the exam will be prepared by an Admission Committee appointed by the Academic Board, and
Those additional ones that the call establishes.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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