RESEARCH

Master in Biology

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.

Qualified registration: Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 700 | Qualified Registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 300 dated January 16, 2019, with a validity of 7 years.

SNIES 101617: On-site | Bucaramanga, Santander

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DEGREE:

Master in Biology

DURATION:

4 semesters

MODALITY:

On-site/In Spanish

LOCATION:

Bucaramanga

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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

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.

OUR

Accreditations

In the Academic Council Agreement No. 100 of May 30, 2006, the Organizational Strategy for the Evaluation and Improvement of the Quality of Academic Processes, supported by the creation of a support network, was approved.

The Support Network is a collaborative work organization strategy that does not exhibit the formality and rigidity of an organizational structure. In it, work is performed out of commitment and willingness, and is shared with generosity and transparency.

In this regard, the Support Network for the Evaluation and Improvement of the Quality of Academic Processes aims to provide support during the development of Academic Processes, as well as to facilitate the exchange of experiences and cooperation between the Academic and Administrative Units of the University, aimed at developing their academic and evaluation processes in a more organized and effective manner, achieving greater quality, coherence, and unity of criteria in their development.

It is important to consider that although the processes mentioned must respond to the particularity of each program, there are procedures that can be carried out with the joint support of the faculty and professionals responsible for their development.

The School of Biology, in particular, commits to conducting self-evaluation processes on a permanent basis, continuously and periodically reviewing its curriculum and other aspects it deems necessary to improve and update, so that all our programs achieve quality accreditation.

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

1°
2°
3°
4°
Electives

Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar

Code: 26407 Credits: 8 – Elective subject

Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Seminars

Code: 00000 Credits: 8 – Elective subjects

Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Seminars

Code: 26408 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar

Code: 26409 Credits: 11 – Research Work I

Code: 26410 Credits: 11 – Research work II

Code: 29061 Credits: 2 – Morphology and system of vascular plants

Code: 29062 Credits: 2 – Philogeography and molecular taxonomy

Code: 29063 Credits: 2 – Advanced genetics

Code: 29064 Credits: 2 – Applied genetics

Code: 29065 Credits: 2 – Genomics fundamentals

Code: 29066 Credits: 2 – Data analysis: Massive sequence in cells, organism and species

Code: 29067 Credits: 2 – Topics in bacterial molecular genetics

Code: 29068 Credits: 2 – Topics in Ecology

Code: 29069 Credits: 2 – Structure and floral development in angiosperms

Code: 29070 Credits: 2 – Evolving topics

Code: 29071 Credits: 2 – Ecological synthesis and predictions

Code: 29060 Credits: 2 – Aquatic ecosystems

Code: 29072 Credits: 2 – Applied hydrobiology

Code: 29084 Credits: 2 – Toxicological genetics

Code: 29073 Credits: 2 – Genetic analysis of diversity

Code: 29074 Credits: 2 – Ecological biodiversity analysis

Code: 29075 Credits: 2 – Conservation biology

Code: 29076 Credits: 2 – Conservation genetics

Code: 29077 Credits: 2 – Landscape ecology

Code: 29078 Credits: 2 – Analysis of historical relationships

PROGRAM

Fees

Registration

0,5 SMMLV*

Tuition fee per semester

1 SMMLV*

Academic fee per semester

1 SMMLV*

* The SMMLV for 2024 is $1,300,000 Colombian pesos.

The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations 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 the 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 with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

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Dates

First
Semester

2024

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration closing

Interview

Admission results

August 16, 2023

January 26, 2024

February 07, 2024

February 09, 2024

Enrollment payment

Enrollment

Classes start

February 09 to 14, 2024

February 12 to 15, 2024

February 19, 2024

REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maestriabiologia@uis.edu.co in PDF format.

Note: By clicking on the “Inscripción” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.

UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.

Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.

Note 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 by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.

Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.