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RESEARCH

Master's Degree in Chemistry

ABOUT THE

Program

The Master’s Degree in Chemistry at the Universidad Industrial de Santander provides a solid foundation in the study, application, and deep understanding of chemistry as a key science that bridges all exact and natural sciences. With a focus on promoting and strengthening organized research activity, the program aims to facilitate the development of advanced knowledge and the resolution of theoretical and practical problems from an interdisciplinary viewpoint.

This program presents an ideal opportunity for chemistry professionals to sharpen their experimental techniques and modern research methodologies, while also serving as a launching pad for students who aspire to pursue advanced academic studies at the doctoral level.

Qualified registration: Resolución No. 6066 del 12 de junio de 2019 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) con vigencia de 00 años

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DEGREE:

Master in Chemistry

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DURATION:

4 semesters (2 years)

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

Profile

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The applicant for the Master of Chemistry at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a professional in chemistry or related areas who shows interest in starting or continuing his research projects in this specific branch of knowledge. Likewise, he or she is committed to the promotion and consolidation of scientific development in the regional, national and international contexts.

The candidate is also convinced of the leading role of science in social progress and aspires to continue his academic preparation, with doctoral studies, in the future.

GRADUATE

Profile

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The Master of Chemistry of the UIS is a professional who excels at:

  • Solving advanced problem situations in the general and fundamental components of chemistry.

  • Maintaining an attentive attitude towards the progress of his discipline.

  • Proposing research processes in the discipline of chemistry he has studied in depth.

  • Developing procedural skills to face the new challenges of the environment.

  • Using computer tools for the solution of problems.

  • Disseminating his results in regional, national and international contexts through oral and written language.

CLASS

Time.

 

OUR

Accreditations.

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High quality accreditation: Resolución del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) no. 6066 del 12 de junio de 2019 valid for 8 years).

Tuition subsidies and condonable loans

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code:  00000           Credits:    12  – Advanced subject


Code:  27630           Credits:      2  – Seminar I

 

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Code:  27631           Credits:    2  – Seminar II


Code:  27634           Credits:    2  – Research I


Code:  00000           Credits:    0  – Advanced subject


Code:  00000           Credits:    0  – Elective 

 

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Code:  27632           Credits:      4  – Seminar III


Code:  27635           Credits:    10  – Research II

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Code:  27633           Credits:      4  – Seminar IV


Code:  27636           Credits:    10  – Research III

 

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Advanced subjects

Code:  25020           Credits:    6  – Advanced Organic Chemistry


Code:  25006           Credits:    6  – Advanced Quantum Chemistry


Code:  25021           Credits:    6  – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


Code:  25023           Credits:    6  – Advanced Biochemistry


Code:  25022           Credits:    6  – Advanced Physical Chemistry

Elective subjects

Code:  25027           Credits:    6  – Mass Spectrometry


Code:  25028           Credits:    6  – Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy


Code:  25031           Credits:    6  – NMR Spectroscopy


Code:  25026           Credits:    6  – Statistical Thermodynamics


Code:  25032           Credits:    6  – X-ray Diffraction


Code:  27664           Credits:    6  – Petroleum Chemistry


Code:  25033           Credits:    6  – Chromatography


Code:  25042           Credits:    6  – Forensic Chemistry


Code:  25037           Credits:    6  – Food Chemistry


Code:  25039           Credits:    6  – Kinetics of Chemical Reactions


Code:  25040           Credits:    6  – Chemical Catalysis


Code:  27660           Credits:    6  – Chemical Defense in Nature


Code:  27661           Credits:    6  – Data Management and Interpretation


Code:  27662           Credits:    6  – Medicinal and Computational Biochemistry


Code:  27663           Credits:    6  – Alkaloids: Secondary Metabolites


Code:  25043           Credits:    6  – Environmental Analytical Chemistry


Code:  27665           Credits:    6  – Solid State NMR

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.

KEY

Dates

Second
Semester

2024

Bucaramanga

Registration opening

Registration closing

Interview

Admission results

February 21, 2024
July 9, 2024
July 19, 2024
July 23, 2024

Enrollment payment

Enrollment

Classes start

July 25 to July 31, 2024
July 31 to August 2, 2024
August 12, 2024

REGISTRATION

Requirements

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

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

  1. UIS registration form duly completed and signed.

  2. 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.

  3. Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.

  4. Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.

 

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

OUR

Faculty

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Alirio
PALMA RODRÍGUEZ

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Ángela Marcela
MONTAÑO ANGARITA

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Arnold Rafael
ROMERO BOHÓRQUEZ

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Cristian
BLANCO TIRADO

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Daniel Ricardo
MOLINA VELASCO

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Elena
STASHENKO

Ph.D. in Instrumental Chemistry

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Enrique
MEJÍA OSPINO

Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

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Fabián Alirio
RÍOS ANGARITA

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Fernando
MARTÍNEZ ORTEGA

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Herminsul de Jesús
CANO CALLE

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Jairo René
MARTÍNEZ MORALES

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Juan Manuel
URBINA GONZÁLEZ

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences

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Jhon Fredy
PÉREZ TORRES

Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry

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John Jairo
CASTILLO LEÓN

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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José Antonio
HENAO MARTÍNEZ

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Juan Carlos
POVEDA JARAMILLO

Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

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Julio Roberto
PINZÓN JOYA

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Luz Ángela
CARREÑO DÍAZ

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Luz Yolanda
VARGAS FIALLO

Master in Chemistry

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Marianny Yajaira
COMBARIZA MONTAÑEZ

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Markus Hans
OLIVER DOERR

Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Martha Cecilia
DAZA ESPINOSA

Ph.D. in Science (Chemistry)

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Stelia Carolina
MÉNDEZ SÁNCHEZ

Ph.D. in Biochemical Sciences

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William Fernando
HIDALGO BUCHELI

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences

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Verónica
GARCÍA ROJAS

Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

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Vladimir
KUZNETSOV

Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences

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School of Chemistry

Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2227

Email: posqui@uis.edu.co

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Central Campus UIS

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9 

Edificio Camilo Torres, oficina 228 – 229

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Office hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.