Master in Health Sciences Program By Universidad de Sonora |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

General objective:

Train human resources with the capacity to carry out high-level research in the field of health and to transmit their knowledge through teaching activities and the dissemination of results, with the interest that their training have a decisive impact on the population's epidemiological profile.

Specific objectives:

  • Develop the ability to apply scientific methodology in the design and conduct of scientific projects.
  • Generate skills to identify, propose, substantiate, intervene and evaluate problems and research needs in the field of health.
  • Provide the theoretical and practical elements necessary for the acquisition of a comprehensive, critical and interdisciplinary view of the population's health problems.
  • Develop the ability to create and innovate solutions applicable to the field of health.
  • Promote capacity for resource management and institutional and community linkage.
  • Provide skills for teaching and dissemination of research products.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

General objective:

Train human resources with the capacity to carry out high-level research in the field of health and to transmit their knowledge through teaching activities and the dissemination of results, with the interest that their training have a decisive impact on the population's epidemiological profile.

Specific objectives:

  • Develop the ability to apply scientific methodology in the design and conduct of scientific projects.
  • Generate skills to identify, propose, substantiate, intervene and evaluate problems and research needs in the field of health.
  • Provide the theoretical and practical elements necessary for the acquisition of a comprehensive, critical and interdisciplinary view of the population's health problems.
  • Develop the ability to create and innovate solutions applicable to the field of health.
  • Promote capacity for resource management and institutional and community linkage.
  • Provide skills for teaching and dissemination of research products.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

450+

Admission requirements:

  • Have a bachelor's degree in areas related to the program, in accordance with the criteria defined by the program's Academic Committee.
  • Demonstrate general and basic academic knowledge in the area of ​​health.
  • Master the English language.
  • The tutor must meet the criteria established by the Academic Committee of the Program.
  • Pass the prerequisite courses with a minimum of 80.
  • Personal interview with the Admission Committee, which will make a final decision.
  • Cover admission fees.

Documents:

  • Original and 2 copies of the bachelor's degree.
  • Official document with a minimum bachelor's average of 80 or equivalent.
  • Proof of the EXANI III postgraduate entrance exam, with a minimum score of 1000.
  • Official document that guarantees 450 TOEFL points.
  • Curriculum vitae, with supporting documents ( see Format ).
  • Letter of intent expressing the reasons the student has for taking the program.
  • Two letters of academic recommendation ( see Format ).
  • Submit a Research Proposal (5 pages, see Format ), endorsed by the tutor, as well as evidence of financing.
  • Application for Admission ( use format ).
  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate, official identification with photograph, CURP, three child-size photographs.
  • Copy of the certificate of undergraduate studies, indicating the total number of credits covered.
  • If you have been a CONACyT scholarship recipient, submit a release letter.

Foreign students, in addition to the above, must submit:

  • Submit a copy of your immigration permit to study in Mexico (copy of your VISA and “Temporary Student Resident Card”).
  • Applicants whose mother tongue is other than Spanish will be subject to an evaluation of their command of this language.
  • The bachelor's degree must be apostilled by the government of the foreign country or legalized by the Mexican embassy of the country where the student comes from. They must also present a certificate of grades apostilled by the government of the foreign country or legalized by the Mexican embassy of the country where the student comes from.

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

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A wide range of undergraduate courses

At undergraduate level, the Mexican Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 55 bachelor’s degrees, including:

  • Maths
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Computer science
  • Dentistry
  • Sociology
  • Social work
  • Marketing
  • Graphic design


Admissions and costs

Undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, a filled in application form, passing the admissions tests and proof of your proficiency in English. Keep in mind, you’ll also need a passport, student visa and health insurance to enter the country.

Tuition fees at undergraduate level include a MX$1,860 enrollment fee (≈US$89) and tuition is based on the number of courses a student takes per semester and their average grade from their previous semester, starting at MX$1,520 (≈US$72) per course. Depending on your grades, though, you may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction of up to 100%.

The cost of living in Hermosillo, where the university is situated, should be no more than US$700 a month, including accommodation, groceries, and transportation, though of course this figure can vary depending on the type of the accommodation you seek (whether a hotel or flatshare). 

A good mix of postgraduate courses

Based in Hermosillo, Mexico, the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 14 PhD programs, 33 master’s degrees and 7 certificates, including:

  • Biosciences
  • Materials science
  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Engineering systems and technology
  • Hispanic American literature
  • Sustainable development
  • Foreign trade and customs


Costs, scholarships and admissions

To be eligible for postgraduate study, you would need a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 8.0, proof of your proficiency in Spanish and English (with a TOEFL score of 450), the GRE subject test (depending on the course), two letters of recommendation, a personal statement and a research proposal (only for PhDs).

UNISON offers all students with an average grade of somewhere between 80 and 85 a tuition fee reduction of 50% in their second semester.  This figure can rise up to 100% depending on their grade.

Students can also apply for a CONACYT scholarship for a monthly stipend of approximately MX$13,769 (≈US$770), provided they have a GPA of 8.0. 

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