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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctorado en Ciencias, mención Microbiología (PhD in Sciences, mention in Microbiology) is a postgraduate program offered by the Facultad de Ciencias (Faculty of Sciences) at the Universidad de Chile.
Description
The program aims to form investigators with a solid conceptual base in the discipline, capable of leading a research group and teaching at the university level. The program has a long history, dating back to the 1980s, and has graduated over 150 doctors to date.
Objective
The objective of the program is to train researchers who can effectively promote the development of the discipline, both in its basic and applied aspects.
Profile of the Graduate
The graduate will be an investigator prepared to work in various areas of Microbiology, including basic aspects such as Molecular Biology, Virology, and Microbial Ecology, as well as more applied areas like Microbiology of Pathogenic Organisms and Industrial Processes.
Research Areas
The program's research areas are grouped into:
- Microbiología Molecular (MM)
- Virología (V)
- Ecología Microbiana y Microbiología Ambiental (EMMA)
- Patogénesis Molecular e Inmunología (PMI)
Plan of Studies
The program is organized into semesters, with a minimum academic load of 240 credits. The plan of studies includes:
- Three compulsory courses
- One elective course
- Research units
- Seminars The program's central activity is the elaboration of a thesis equivalent to 120 credits.
Duration
The minimum duration of the program is 6 semesters of full-time dedication, and the maximum is 10 semesters.
Admission Requirements
To apply for the program, candidates must have a Licenciado, Magíster, or Professional Title in a relevant discipline, with a level, content, and duration of studies equivalent to a Licenciado degree at the Universidad de Chile. Candidates must submit their application, including a curriculum vitae, admission form, concentration of notes, publications, previous work, and letters of recommendation.
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fee for 2025 is $6,100,000, with discounts of up to 100% available. The matriculation fee for 2025 is $196,400.
Coordinator
The program coordinator is Dra. Jennifer Alcaíno Gorman.
Faculty or Institute
The program is offered by the Facultad de Ciencias (Faculty of Sciences).
Degree
The program leads to a Doctorado en Ciencias, mención Microbiología (PhD in Sciences, mention in Microbiology) degree.
Regulations
The program is regulated by the Decreto Universitario Exento N° (University Exempt Decree No.) of 2021.