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RESEARCH

Master's Degree in Epidemiology

ABOUT THE

Program

The Master’s Degree in Epidemiology has contributed to the training of human talent in Santander, favoring the consolidation of epidemiological research in the region and in the country through the Universidad Industrial de Santander as a strategy to comply with one of its institutional policies, among them, that of social responsibility contemplated in the Institutional Project. “It is about fully assuming the public condition of the University to respond to the national need for training of high quality and relevance, generating within it the knowledge, attitudes and innovative practices that allow thinking and transforming the country and the region with an ethical sense and political responsibility.”

The Master’s Degree in Epidemiology in its years of operation has been strengthening mechanisms for the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of diseases prevalent in our environment, providing solutions to problems related to public health in developing countries.

Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 012784 dated July 10, 2020.

  • SNIES 10860: In-Person | Bucaramanga

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DEGREE:

Master in Epidemiology

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DURATION:

4 Semesters

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MODALITY:

In-person/In Spanish

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LOCATION:

Health Campus Bucaramanga

APPLICANT

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As approved by the University and the corresponding national authorities, they can aspire to the Master’s program in Epidemiology professionals in the area of human and animal health, as well as other areas or careers related to public health, graduates of Colombian universities recognized by the State, as well as foreign universities. In the latter case, they must validate the title in accordance with the provisions of the ICFES. No prior work experience is required.

Professionals from other areas with experience in the health sector may be presented to the admission process. However, your case will be discussed in the Program Advisory Committee.

GRADUATE

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The program graduates stand out for their excellent training in quantitative research, complex data management, and analysis, scientific writing ability, and skill in formulating research proposals. This is how a professional of excellent human and technical qualities will be given to society, with ethical foundations that will be successfully performed as an Epidemiologist in health services, as a teacher, or as a researcher.

 

CLASS

Time.

 

Full-time dedication.

Tuition subsidies and condonable loans

All about
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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

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Code: 23368                Credits: 7 – Fundamentals of Epidemiology


Code: 23371                Credits: 2 – Fundamentals of mathematical calculation


Code: 23372                Credits: 5 – Biostatistics I


Code: 23373                Credits: 3 – Research Seminar I


 

 

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Code: 23374                Credits: 3 – Seminar in Epidemiology I


Code: 23369                Credits: 4 – Epidemiological Research


Code: 23375                Credits: 3 – Biostatistics II


Code: 23376                Credits: 4 – Research Seminar II


 

 

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Code: 23377                Credits: 3 – Seminar on Epidemiology II


Code: 23378                Credits: 4 – Applied Epidemiology I


Code: 23379                Credits: 1 – Pedagogical Practice


Code: 23380                Credits: 2 – Epidemiology and Health Policies


Code: 23381                Credits: 7 – Research work I


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Code: 23382                     Credits: 2 – Seminar in Epidemiology III


Code: 23383                     Credits: 3 – Applied Epidemiology II


Code: 23370                     Credits: 7 – Research work II


PROGRAM

Fees

Registration

0,25 S.M.M.L.V.*

Tuition fee per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.*

Academic fee per semester

5,10 S.M.M.L.V.*

* 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

February 20, 2024
May 06, 2024

Knowledge test

Classes start

May 27, 2024
August 16, 2024

REGISTRATION

Requirements

The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maepi@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.

  • For research master’s degrees, certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A1 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the Institute of Languages of the UIS.

  • Two (2) letters of academic reference, confidential, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the postgraduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.

  • Receipt of payment, issued by the treasury of the UIS, for the current value of the psychotechnical test (if required) or receipt of consignment in the authorized accounts.

OUR

Faculty

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Álvaro Javier
IDROVO VELANDIA

PhD in Public Health with an Emphasis in Epidemiology

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Aurora Inés
GÁFARO ROJAS

PhD in Applied Mathematics

Claudia Isabel
AMAYA CASTELLANOS

Master's Degree in Public Health with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Flor de María
CÁCERES MANRIQUE

PhD in Public Health

Know more

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Laura Andrea
RODRÍGUEZ VILLAMIZAR

PhD in Epidemiology of Public Health Sciences

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Lina María
VERA CALA

PhD in Epidemiology of Public Health Sciences

Mary Lupe
ANGULO DE MEZA

Master's Degree in Public Health

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Nahyr
LÓPEZ BARBOSA

Master's Degree in Biostatistics

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Myriam
RUIZ RODRÍGUEZ

PhD in Public Health with an Emphasis in Health Systems

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Master’s Degree in Epidemiology

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

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Email:

maepi@uis.edu.co

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UIS  Health Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 32 N° 29 – 31 Bucaramanga. 3er piso, Oficina 310. Departamento de Salud Pública.

Universidad Industrial de Santander

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