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Master in Biology

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ABOUT THE

Program

The Master in Biology of the UIS covers four areas of the biological sciences with the purpose of training highly qualified professionals for the development of scientific, technological and innovative research that contributes to increase the knowledge about the biological diversity and the dynamics at diverse levels of the organisms, populations, communities and tropical ecosystems of the region.

In addition, the program seeks to generate and promote the sustainable management, conservation and recovery of biodiversity from anthropogenic agents that cause global environmental change.

Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 101617 | Qualified Registration: MEN N.° 300 of January 16, 2019.

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DEGREE:

Master in Biology

DURATION:

4 semesters

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On-site

CAMPUS

Main Campus Bucaramanga

DEGREE:

Master in Biology

DURATION:

4 semesters

MODALITY:

On-site

CAMPUS:

Main Campus Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

The Master's Degree in Biology from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is offered to professionals in Biology or similar areas such as the Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Agronomy, Zootechnics or Forestry Engineering.

The applicant must have excellent oral and written expression, ability to analyze scientific documents and aptitude for research. Likewise, she or he must feel affinity for interdisciplinary work, commitment to research and interest in participating in processes of academic and scientific transformation.

GRADUATE

Profile

The graduates of the Master's Degree in Biology from the UIS work efficiently in the different areas of the biological sciences in both public and private institutions, contributing to regional and national development.

The program responds to the needs of the region, articulating teaching and research for the achievement of objectives that strengthen the development of communities. It also seeks to solve problems related to biodiversity, ecosystem services, bioprospecting and biotechnology.

LABOR

Field

Graduates of the Master's Degree in Biology of the UIS will be able to quickly link to sectors related to biodiversity and natural resource management. In that sense, they may work in regional corporations, scientific institutions, natural parks, biological reserves, consulting firms, NGOs and international agencies. In addition, they will be able to continue their careers as researchers and to apply for doctoral programs.

OUR

Acreditations

Qualified Register: Ministry of National Education (MEN) Resolution No.300 of January 16, 2019.

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APPLICANT

Profile

The Master’s Degree in Biology from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is offered to professionals in Biology or similar areas such as the Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Agronomy, Zootechnics or Forestry Engineering.

The applicant must have excellent oral and written expression, ability to analyze scientific documents and aptitude for research. Likewise, she or he must feel affinity for interdisciplinary work, commitment to research and interest in participating in processes of academic and scientific transformation.

GRADUATE

Profile

Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Biology from the UIS work efficiently in the different areas of the biological sciences in both public and private institutions, contributing to regional and national development.

The program responds to the needs of the region, articulating teaching and research for the achievement of objectives that strengthen the development of communities. It also seeks to solve problems related to biodiversity, ecosystem services, bioprospecting and biotechnology.

LABOR

Field

Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Biology of the UIS will be able to quickly link to sectors related to biodiversity and natural resource management. In that sense, they may work in regional corporations, scientific institutions, natural parks, biological reserves, consulting firms, NGOs and international agencies. In addition, they will be able to continue their careers as researchers and to apply for doctoral programs.

OUR

AcreditaTions

Qualified Register: Ministry of National Education (MEN) Resolution No.300 of January 16, 2019.

More information: clic aquí

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Academic

Curriculum

 

Código:  00000           Créditos:    3  -  Research Seminar


Código:  26407           Créditos:    8  -  Elective subjects


Código:  00000           Créditos:    3  -  Seminars


 

Código:  00000           Créditos:    8  -  Elective subjects


Código:  00000           Créditos:    3  -  Seminars


 

Código:  26408           Créditos:    3  -  Research Seminar


Código:  26409           Créditos:    11  -  Research Work I


 

Código:  26410           Créditos:    11  -  Research work II


Código:  29061           Créditos:    2  -  Morphology and system of vascular plants


Código:  29062           Créditos:    2  -  Philogeography and molecular taxonomy


Código:  29063           Créditos:    2  -  Advanced genetics


Código:  29064           Créditos:    2  -  Applied genetics


Código:  29065           Créditos:    2  -  Genomics fundamentals


Código:  29066           Créditos:    2  -  Data analysis: Massive sequence in cells, organism and species


Código:  29067           Créditos:    2  -  Topics in bacterial molecular genetics


Código:  29068           Créditos:    2  -  Topics in Ecology


Código:  29069           Créditos:    2  -  Structure and floral development in angiosperms


Código:  29070           Créditos:    2  -  Evolving topics


Código:  29071           Créditos:    2  -  Ecological synthesis and predictions


Código:  29060           Créditos:    2  -  Aquatic ecosystems


Código:  29072           Créditos:    2  -  Applied hydrobiology


Código:  29084           Créditos:    2  -  Toxicological genetics


Código:  29073           Créditos:    2  -  Genetic analysis of diversity


Código:  29074           Créditos:    2  -  Ecological biodiversity analysis


Código:  29075           Créditos:    2  -  Conservation biology


Código:  29076           Créditos:    2  -  Conservation genetics


Código:  29077           Créditos:    2  -  Landscape ecology


Código:  29078           Créditos:    2  -  Analysis of historical relationships


KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

   Bucaramanga    

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
  • 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.
SPECIFICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM
  • AA
  • BB
  • CC
  • 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.

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

1st semester

2024

*Subject to demand of the program.




Bucaramanga

Registration payment begins

Aug 15, 2023

Registration begins

Aug 16, 2023

Registration payment deadline

Jan 24, 2024

Registration deadline

Jan 26, 2024

Entrance exams

Feb 1-6, 2024

Interviews

Feb 7, 2024

Results publication

Feb 9, 2024

Academic Tuition Payment

Feb 9-14, 2024

Academic Tuition

Feb 12-15, 2024

Classes begin

Feb 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.

SPECIFICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM

  • AA
  • BB
  • CC
  • 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.

OUR

Faculty

Sergio Andrés Marchant Rojas, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Sergio Andrés Marchant Rojas

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Enrique Arbeláez Cortés, professor of the School of Biology, is presented to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Enrique Arbeláez Cortes

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Andrés Felipe Castaño Gonzales, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biology. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Andrés Felipe Castaño González

Doctor of Biology

Björn Reu, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Geography. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Björn Reu

Doctor of Geography

The general public and the educational community are introduced to the professor of the School of Biology, Daniel Rafael Miranda Esquivel. D. in Natural Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Daniel Rafael Miranda Esquível

Doctor of Natural Sciences

Jorge Hernández Torres, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. Doctor of Science (Molecular Biology). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Jorge Hernández Torres

Doctor of Science (Molecular Biology)

Francisco José Martínez Pérez, professor of the School of Biology, is introduced to the general public and the educational community. D. in Biological Sciences. The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Francisco José Martínez Pérez

Doctor of Biological Sciences

Nelson Facundo Rodríguez López, professor of the School of Biology, is presented to the general public and the educational community. D. in Agricultural Sciences (Plant Physiology). The photo was taken in the foreground, white background and the professor is located in the center.

Nelson Facundo Rodríguez López

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences (Plant Physiology)

Fernando Rondón González

Doctor of Science (Biology)

Jorge Luís Fuentes Lorenzo

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences

Luz Nayibe Garzón Gutierrez

Doctor of Agricultural Sciences

Martha Patricia Ramirez Pinilla

Doctor of Biological Sciences

María Isabel Criales Hernandez

Doctor of Biology

Victor Hugo Serrano Cardozo

Doctor of Biological Sciences

AGREEMENTS

and allies

The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.

 

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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

+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

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