POSTGRADUATE
PhD in Biological Sciences
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About the
Program
The program grants the title of Doctor in Biological Sciences, representing the highest level of doctoral training. The student must complete the program in a total of eight (8) academic semesters, with the support of professors and backed by academic resources, for the elaboration of his or her doctoral thesis and the attainment of his or her doctoral degree. The program defines the future graduate as an autonomous scientist, capable of generating new knowledge of high quality and impact, in line with what is established in the subject programs, the flexibility of the curriculum and the learning outcomes.
Bucaramanga, Santander | SNIES: 111111 | Qualified registration: Administrative decision of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) no. 005288 from April 07, 2022 (valid for seven year).
DEGREE:
PhD in Biological Sciences
DURATION:
8 semesters
MODALITY:
On-site
CAMPUS:
UIS central campus Bucaramanga
DEGREE:
PhD in Biological Sciences
DURATION:
8 semesters
MODALITY:
On-site
CAMPUS:
UIS central campus Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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Those interested in enrolling in the program should have an academic background in Biological Sciences or related areas, as well as the skills and proactivity to address both theoretical and practical problems. A strong commitment and interest in scientific and technological advancement and teamwork is essential. A desire to improve both personally and professionally and a commitment to contribute to the preservation of biological resources are also valued. In addition, it is necessary to have proficiency in a foreign language at least equivalent to level A2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
GRADUATE
Profile
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An autonomous scientist possesses the ability to generate relevant and high-quality new knowledge with international impact. This capacity is reflected in their ability to pose research questions, carry out research projects and publish discoveries in the field of Biological Sciences.
LABOR
Field
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This professional will be dedicated to scientific research in the academic, governmental, and industrial fields. He/she will develop autonomous research in the field of Biological Sciences and will contribute to the sustainable advancement of Colombia.
APPLICANT
Profile
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Those interested in enrolling in the program should have an academic background in Biological Sciences or related areas, as well as the skills and proactivity to address both theoretical and practical problems. A strong commitment and interest in scientific and technological advancement and teamwork is essential. A desire to improve both personally and professionally and a commitment to contribute to the preservation of biological resources are also valued. In addition, it is necessary to have proficiency in a foreign language at least equivalent to level A2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
GRADUATE
Profile
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An autonomous scientist possesses the ability to generate relevant and high-quality new knowledge with international impact. This capacity is reflected in their ability to pose research questions, carry out research projects and publish discoveries in the field of Biological Sciences.
LABOR
Field
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This professional will be dedicated to scientific research in the academic, governmental, and industrial fields. He/she will develop autonomous research in the field of Biological Sciences and will contribute to the sustainable advancement of Colombia.
Tuition Subsidies and Condobable Loans
Plan de
Estudios
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Code: 40329 Credits: 4 – Quantitative Biology
Code: 40330 Credits: 4 – Scientific Communication
Code: 40331 Credits: 4 – Good Scientific Practices
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Code: 40332 Credits: 4 – Research Seminar
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Optional Subject I
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Optional Subject II
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Code: 40333 Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis I
Code: 00000 Credits: 4 – Optional Subject III
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Code: 40333 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis II
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Code: 40335 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis III
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Code: 40335 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis IV
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Code: 40335 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis V
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Code: 40338 Credits: 12 – Doctoral Thesis VI
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Code: 29065 Credits: 4 – Fundamentals of Genomics
Code: 29066 Credits: 4 – Analysis of Massive Sequencing Data in Organism Cells and Species
Code: 29074 Credits: 4 – Ecological Analysis of Biodiversity
Code: 29077 Credits: 4 – Landscape Ecology
Code: 29080 Credits: 4 – Animal Developmental Biology and Biodiversity
Code: 29081 Credits: 4 – Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques
Code: 29082 Credits: 4 – Plant Physiological Diversity and Global Change
Code: 40339 Credits: 4 – Mutagenesis and Photoprotection
Code: 40340 Credits: 4 – Microbial Resources
Code: 40341 Credits: 4 – Advanced Topics in Microbiology
Code: 40342 Credits: 4 – Fungal Biotechnology
Code: 40343 Credits: 4 – Applied Plant Genetics
Code: 29060 Credits: 4 – Aquatic Ecosystems
Code: 40344 Credits: 4 – Population Genomic Data Analysis
Code: 40352 Credits: 4 – Biogeography and Phylogeography
Code: 40345 Credits: 4 – Data Analysis Using Open-Source Software
Code: 40346 Credits: 4 – Population Genetics
Code: 40347 Credits: 4 – Advanced Topics in Cell Biology
Code: 40348 Credits: 4 – Ecological Restoration
Code: 40349 Credits: 4 – Plant Physiology under Environmental Stress and Global Change
Code: 40350 Credits: 4 – Evolutionary Theory
Code: 40351 Credits: 4 – Biological Collections for Diversity Studies
Code: 29078 Credits: 4 – Analysis of Historical Relationships
Code: 29072 Credits: 4 – Applied Hydrobiology
Code: 40353 Credits: 4 – Integrated Management of Aquatic Systems
Code: 29069 Credits: 4 – Floral Structure and Development in Angiosperms
Code: 29061 Credits: 4 – Morphology and Systematics of Vascular Plants
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
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1st Semester 2024 * Subject to demand | Registration payment begins Registration begins Registration payment deadline Registration deadline Entrance exams Interviews Results publication Academic Tuition Payment Academic Tuition Classes begin | August 15, 2023 August 16, 2023 January 24, 2024 January 26, 2024 February 01 to 06, 2024 February 07, 2024 February 09, 2024 February 09 to 14, 2024 February 12 to 15, 2024 February 19, 2024 |
Requirements list
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Inscription # S.M.M.L.V. Tuition fees per semester # S.M.M.L.V. Academic fees per semester # S.M.M.L.V. |  | The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student. Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options. Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students. * Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees. |
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
1st semester
2024
*Subject to demand of the program.
Bucaramanga
Registration payment beginsAug 15, 2023
Registration beginsAug 16, 2023
Registration payment deadlineJan 24, 2024
Registration deadlineJan 26, 2024
Entrance examsFeb 1-6, 2024
InterviewsFeb 7, 2024
Results publicationFeb 9, 2024
Academic Tuition PaymentFeb 9-14, 2024
Academic TuitionFeb 12-15, 2024
Classes beginFeb 19, 2024
Requirements list
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
- Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
- Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
- Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
- Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
- Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated before the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
- Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
- Notice 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
- Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
- If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
- Notice 1: The cost of the certification or test is not included in the registration fee for the graduate program.
- For research master’s degrees, certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A1 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Institute of Languages.
- Notice 2: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
- Receipt of payment, issued by the UIS treasury, for the current value of the psycho-technical test (if required) or receipt of consignment in the authorized accounts.
- Two (2) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
- Research Master’s Degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.
- In-depth master’s degrees: endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a company or organization, signed by the legal representative of the same, presenting the applicant to the postgraduate program and expressing that in such group or entity the application work may be proposed or carried out.
- Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
- Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
- Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
- Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.
Inscription
# S.M.M.L.V.
Tuition fees per semester
# S.M.M.L.V.*
Academic fees per semester
# S.M.M.L.V.
The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
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PhD in Biological Sciences
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 1096
Email: maebiología@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio Laboratorios Livianos de la Facultad de Ciencias (primer piso de la Escuela de Biología)
Office hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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School of Biology
+57 (607) 6344000 ext. 2354
maestriabiologia@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Laboratorios Livianos building – Office 109
Office hours:
Monday and Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 m
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us
School of Biology
6344000 Ext. 2354
maestriabiologia@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address: 27th Street # 09 – Ciudad Universitaria
Indicatives: Country: 57 City: 7 A.A 678
Office hours:
Monday and Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 m
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm