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Specialization in Chemistry and Environmental Management
ABOUT THE
Program
The Specialization in Chemistry and Environmental Management seeks to satisfy the need for professionals trained in the identification and solution of specific environmental problems and in the creation of an alliance between academia and industry. To train experts in the use of advanced analytical methodologies to evaluate, monitor, and ensure the quality of environmental resources such as water, air, and soil within the current regulatory framework in Colombia.
- In-person | Bucaramanga
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DEGREE:
Specialist in Chemistry and Environmental Management
DURATION:
2 semesters
MODALITY:
In-person/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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The Specialization in Chemistry and Environmental Management at Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is offered to professionals in the following areas: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Agronomic Engineering, Agronomy, Biology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, graduates in Chemistry, Biology, Natural Sciences, and Environment, and other programs related to environmental chemistry.
Professionals entering the program must possess the following abilities:
Ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing.
Willingness to work in a team.
Independent study habits and the ability to work autonomously.
Interest in environmental issues.
Service-oriented attitude towards the community.
Ability to adopt and follow legal standards and guidelines.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The Specialist in Chemistry and Environmental Management is an ethical professional with a political and innovative mindset, capable of comprehensively managing environmental problems caused by anthropogenic activities within the national and international regulatory framework. They utilize interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry, ecology, environmental toxicology, and the other related environmental sciences acquired during their training and continuing through their capacity for autonomous learning.
The Specialist in Chemistry and Environmental Management from Universidad Industrial de Santander stands out for possessing:
The knowledge and skills necessary to identify problems in environmental chemistry and formulate substantiated solutions using theoretical and experimental techniques in the field of Environmental Chemistry.
The initiative and ability to develop independent work and research aimed at determining the nature, composition, and properties of waste or the effects that natural or synthetic substances have on the environment.
The skills needed to plan and execute actions focused on designing and implementing procedures for mitigating environmental and potential impacts.
Capabilities in innovation, management, leadership, and teamwork.
A professional profile that contributes to the optimal and rational use of natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, and serves as a driving force for the economic growth and sustainable development of the region and the nation.
CLASS
Time.
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Classes are held every weekend according to the following schedule: Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Occasionally, it becomes necessary to work additional hours on Saturday afternoons.
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ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 41273 Credits: 2 – Ecology
Code: 41274 Credits: 2 – Environmental Toxicology
Code: 41275 Credits: 4 – Water Chemistry
Code: 41276 Credits: 3 – Environmental Management I
Code: 41277 Credits: 1 – Seminar I
Code: 00000 Credits: 1 – Elective Credit***
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Code: 41278 Credits: 3 – Air Chemistry
Code: 41279 Credits: 3 – Soil Chemistry
Code: 41280 Credits: 3 – Environmental Management II
Code: 41281 Credits: 1 – Seminar II
Code: 41282 Credits: 2 – Final Research Project
OUR
Faculty
KEY
Dates
Bucaramanga
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Admission results
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Enrollment payment
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Classes start
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PROGRAM
Fees
Registration
$ 366.618*
Tuition fee per semester
$ 1.466.472*
Academic fee per semester
$ 8.694.084*
Medical exam for admission
$ 115.300
Accident Insurance Policy
$ 15.500
*Values calculated according to UVT 2026
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 registration the 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.
REGISTRATION
Requirements
For the application process, candidates must complete and submit the application form and CV to the email address espquiam@uis.edu.co in PDF format, along with the following required documents:
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A copy of the undergraduate degree diploma and graduation certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized higher education institution in Colombia. If the candidate holds a degree from a foreign university, it must be properly 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 of Colombia.
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A photocopy of the identity document.
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A recent digital passport-sized photo with a white background.
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A certificate of grades obtained during the undergraduate program, including the arithmetic average,
issued by the Admissions and Academic Registration Office. Graduates of the Universidad Industrial de Santander do not need to provide this document.
A payment receipt issued by the program coordinator for the current application fee. This will be sent to the applicant once the minimum number of students (12) required to start the new cohort has been reached.
Certification or proof of current enrollment in the General System of Social Health Security, either in the contributory regime (EPS), subsidized regime (ARS), or special regimes.
A certificate of a medical and dental exam, as well as an opening of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social medical history, issued by the Bienestar Universitario (University Welfare Medical Service of UIS). This will be processed once the student is admitted to the program.
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Contact US
School of Chemistry
Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 1379, 2798, 2339
Email: espquiam@uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Edificio Facultad de Ciencias, oficina 208
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – noon.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.