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Master's Degree in Epidemiology

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PROGRAMA EN MODALIDAD VIRTUAL

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. 008739 dated April 30, 2025.

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DEGREE:

Master in Epidemiology

DURATION:

4 Semesters

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Virtual

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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.

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ACADEMIC

Curriculum

Créditos: 4 – Epidemiología I

Créditos: 3 – Salud Poblacional

Créditos: 4 – Bioestadística I

Créditos: 2 – Epistemología y Método Científico

Créditos: 2 – Deontología, Ética e Integridad Científica

Créditos: 4 – Epidemiología II

Créditos: 4 – Bioestadística II

Créditos: 3 – Revisiones Sistemáticas

Créditos: 4 – Bioestadística III

Créditos: 2 – Vigilancia y Salud

Créditos: 2 – Comunicación Científica

Créditos: 3 – Electiva Disciplinar I

Créditos: 4 – Trabajo de investigación I

Créditos: 3 – Electiva Disciplinar II

Créditos: 3 – Electiva Transdisciplinar

Créditos: 6 – Trabajo de investigación II

PROGRAM

Fees

Inscripción

7 UVT ($366.618)

Matrícula académica

28 UVT*

Derechos académicos

89 UVT*

*Tomar como precio de referencia el UVT anual vigente

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

2027

Inicio de inscripciones

Cierre de inscripciones

Entrevistas

Examen de admisión

1 de octubre 2026

31 de diciembre 2026

19 de enero 2027

22 de enero 2027

Publicación de resultados

Inicio de pago de matrícula

Matrícula académica

Inicio de clases

5 de febrero 2027

10 de febrero 2027

17 de febrero 2027

19 de febrero 2027

REGISTRATION

Requirements

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

Note: By clicking on the “Registro” (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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. 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.