Program Overview
Master in Genetics
Description
The Master in Genetics, from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Chile, seeks for professionals related to the biological and/or medical area to delve into the fundamentals of genetics. The Program provides knowledge and skills in genetics and genomics necessary to carry out basic or applied research to contribute to independent and creative professional development.
Objectives
According to what is stated in the Exempt Decree No. Regulation, TITLE I, Article 2, the general objectives of the Master's Program in Genetics are: To provide advanced level training in the field of Genetics, both in its theoretical knowledge and in its applications, which allows the student superior professional performance, and can also contribute to the deepening of knowledge in the area of Genetics. Accredit, with a higher academic degree, the advanced training acquired through a systematic program of postgraduate studies. The master's degree will provide training that allows the student to: Understand and critically analyze the scientific literature on Genetics. Develop and execute research projects in the field of genetics. Participate in the development and execution of academic university teaching projects in the field of genetics. Apply the scientific method to solve specific genetic problems in both basic and applied sciences. Prepare and present presentations on the discipline at scientific and dissemination events. Provide advice in the field of discipline to public and private organizations. ### Graduate profile Graduates will acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to address complex problems in the area of Genetics in a creative and systematic way. The development of their capabilities will allow them to undertake research activities, technological innovation and superior professional performance. Thus, the main knowledge, skills and abilities that are expected to be achieved are: understanding and application of the main concepts, methods and fundamental theories of Genetics, with the ability to evaluate their applications and limitations. Additionally, present the skills to formulate and communicate, orally and in writing, research projects in Genetics. ### Academic Committee - Coordinator: Dr. Luisa Herrera Cisterna - Dr. Lucía Cifuentes Ovalle - Dr. José Suazo Sanhueza - Dr. Mauricio Leonardo Moraga Vergara - Dr. Patricio González Hormazabal - Dr. Patricio Olguín Aguilera ### Academic Body - Carlos Valenzuela - Medicine - Cristian Araneda - Agronomic Sciences - Fernando Rodríguez - Medicine - Francisco Pérez - INTA - Germán Manríquez - Dentistry - José Suazo - Dentistry - José Yańez - Veterinary and Livestock Sciences - Katherine Marcelain - Medicine - Leonor Bustamante - Medicine - Lilian Jara - Medicine - Lucía Cifuentes - Medicine - Luis Castańeda - Medicine - Luisa Herrera - Medicine - Luis Quińones - Medicine - Marcía Manterola - Medicine - Marco Méndez - Sciences - Mauricio Moraga - Medicine - Mónica Acuńa - Medicine - Paola Krall - Medicine - Patricio Gonzalez - Medicine - Patricio Olguín - Medicine - Ricardo Armisen - UDD Medicine - Ricardo Soto - Medicine - Ricardo Verdugo - Medicine - Rosa Pardo - Medicine - Soledad Berríos - Medicine - Ulises Urzúa - Medicine - Verónica Cambiazo - INTA - Vinicius Maracajá - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences ### Lines of research - Population Genetics and Evolution. - Genetics and Epidemiological Genomics. - Genetics and Genomics of human pathologies. - Cytogenetics. - Virus genetics. - Genetics and Evolutionary Ecology. - Developmental Genetics. - Epigenetics. - Genomics and Bioinformatics. - Pharmacogenetics. - Animal improvement. ### Syllabus The syllabus is available on the university website. ### Admission requirements National or foreign graduates and professionals who are in possession of a degree or professional title related to the advanced curriculum they wish to follow may apply for the study program leading to the Master's Degree in Genetics. ### Applications - 1st period: Aimed at national and international applicants who wish to apply for ANID or other scholarships. Applications: July 14 to October 10, 2025. - 2nd period: Aimed at national and international applicants in general. Applications: October 13 to December 26, 2025. ### Program information - Academic degree: Master in Genetics - Fee: 2025 tuition: CLP $196,400, 2025 fee for the entire program: 109 UF - Coordinator: Luisa Herrera - Faculty or Institute: Faculty of Medicine - Decree No.: DE del 05/22/2012