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Program Overview

The Maestría en Ciencias Biológicas (Master's in Biological Sciences) is a postgraduate program offered by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The program aims to form individuals capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems related to biological sciences and exercise their profession with solid foundations in the discipline.

Program Objectives

The objective of the Maestría en Ciencias Biológicas is to provide students with a broad knowledge of theories and methodologies in the field of biological sciences, as well as the ability to analyze and propose solutions to specific problems in their field of knowledge. The program also aims to provide students with the necessary skills to conduct innovative research in the area of biological sciences.

Program Structure

The program consists of a master's degree in biological sciences, which is offered in a face-to-face modality. The program has a duration of 4 semestres and is part of the Programa de Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas (Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences).

Admission Process

The admission process for the program involves the following steps:

1. Publication of the call for applications: The call for applications is published semestually.
2. Online registration: Students must register online for the program.
3. Evaluations: Students must undergo evaluations as part of the admission process.
4. Results: The results of the evaluations are announced.
5. Enrollment: Students who are accepted into the program must enroll.

Program Details

• Grados que se otorgan: Maestro/a en Ciencias Biológicas (Master's in Biological Sciences)
• Campos de conocimiento que comprende:
  • Biología Evolutiva (Evolutionary Biology)
  • Biología Experimental (Experimental Biology)
  • Biomedicina (Biomedicine)
  • Ecología (Ecology)
  • Manejo Integral de Ecosistemas (Integral Management of Ecosystems)
  • Sistemática (Systematics)

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Biología Evolutiva (Evolutionary Biology)
• Biología Experimental (Experimental Biology)
• Biomedicina (Biomedicine)
• Ecología (Ecology)
• Manejo Integral de Ecosistemas (Integral Management of Ecosystems)
• Sistemática (Systematics)

Participating Entities

The program involves the participation of several entities, including:

• Facultad de Ciencias (Faculty of Sciences)
• Facultad de Medicina (Faculty of Medicine)
• Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala (Higher Education Faculty Iztacala)
• Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza (Higher Education Faculty Zaragoza)
• Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores Morelia (National School of Higher Education Morelia)
• Instituto de Biología (Institute of Biology)
• Instituto de Ecología (Institute of Ecology)
• Instituto de Fisiología Celular (Institute of Cellular Physiology)
• Instituto de Geología (Institute of Geology)
• Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (Institute of Biomedical Research)
• Instituto de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas y Sustentabilidad (Institute of Ecosystems and Sustainability Research)
• Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología (Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Prospección ambiental (Environmental Prospecting)
• Evaluación de riesgos ambientales por construcciones (Environmental Risk Assessment for Construction)
• Seguimiento a labores de mitigación (Monitoring of Mitigation Activities)
• Gestión ambiental en oficinas de gobierno o como auxiliares de investigación en laboratorios y centros de enseñanza públicos y privados (Environmental Management in Government Offices or as Research Assistants in Laboratories and Public and Private Teaching Centers)
• Auxiliando en la investigación básica orientada a la investigación experimental y clínica (Assisting in Basic Research Oriented towards Experimental and Clinical Research)
• Técnicos en laboratorios de análisis clínicos (Technicians in Clinical Analysis Laboratories)