Doctorate in Sciences in Molecular Biology in Medicine Program By Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Molecular Biology has had an accelerated development of theoretical concepts, discoveries and technologies that have broadened the understanding of the health-disease process and have impacted the advancement of medicine.

In this context, the Doctorate Program in Sciences in Molecular Biology in Medicine arises, based on the need to have new tools for prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, as well as highly qualified human resources that contribute to raising the quality of life. of our population.

This program has coverage for professionals in the following areas: Biology, Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and other sciences related to health. Graduates of this program will be able to venture into institutions dedicated to biomedical research, higher education, health systems, hospitals, centers for the generation of technological innovation, and the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry.

Calls: admission is annual, offering the call in the months of September-October to later carry out the selection process of applicants and those who are accepted as students will start in the "A" school year (that is, in the month of February of each year).

Costs: students will contribute for registration to each of the school cycles the equivalent of 4 (four) minimum monthly salaries in force in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara for national students and in the case of foreign students, the tabulator that will be applied will be applied. be valid at the time of registration.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Molecular Biology has had an accelerated development of theoretical concepts, discoveries and technologies that have broadened the understanding of the health-disease process and have impacted the advancement of medicine.

In this context, the Doctorate Program in Sciences in Molecular Biology in Medicine arises, based on the need to have new tools for prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, as well as highly qualified human resources that contribute to raising the quality of life. of our population.

This program has coverage for professionals in the following areas: Biology, Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and other sciences related to health. Graduates of this program will be able to venture into institutions dedicated to biomedical research, higher education, health systems, hospitals, centers for the generation of technological innovation, and the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry.

Calls: admission is annual, offering the call in the months of September-October to later carry out the selection process of applicants and those who are accepted as students will start in the "A" school year (that is, in the month of February of each year).

Costs: students will contribute for registration to each of the school cycles the equivalent of 4 (four) minimum monthly salaries in force in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara for national students and in the case of foreign students, the tabulator that will be applied will be applied. be valid at the time of registration.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

TOEFL

42+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

IELTS

4+

PTE Academic

43+

Have a bachelor's or master's degree in science related to the area of health sciences from the University of Guadalajara or higher education institutions of recognized academic prestige.
Submit professional title or proof of processing the same.
Have a general average of 80 or its equivalent.
Pass an admission exam (30% weighting for student selection).
Pass the reading comprehension exam for texts in English with a minimum level of B1, according to the common European framework of reference for languages.
Full-time dedication commitment letter.
Letter of explanation of reasons to study the doctoral program in sciences in molecular biology in medicine.
Interview by three members of the Academic Board (weighting 40% for the selection of the student).
Oral presentation of a topic of molecular biology or of his research stay in his case (weighting of 30% for the selection of the student).
Approve the other requirements published in the respective call.
For those students who have a master's degree other than the master's degree in science in molecular biology in medicine from the University of Guadalajara, revalidation, recognition or equivalence may be carried out, only for teaching-learning units completed.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

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

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,603 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

27,057 USD

Other Expenses

-

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