PhD in Biotechnology

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Admissions
Applications open for first semester 2027 until September 25th of 2026
Mode of study
On-site. *Articulated programme
Duration
8 Semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $4,189,724 annually
PhD in Biotechnology
Programme director
Dr. Marcelo Cortez
marcelo.cortez@usach.cl
Contact

Alejandra Muñoz V.
alejandra.munozv@usach.cl

Accreditation
Accredited for 8 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 29 March 2024 to 29 March 2032.
Programme details
The PhD in Biotechnology is designed to train graduates capable of conducting research, development and innovation, serving as a bridge between academia and the productive sector.
The areas of study covered by the programme include aquaculture biotechnology, microbial biotechnology, plant biotechnology, and biomedicine.
Who is it for
This programme is aimed at applicants who hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields such as Biochemistry, Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Bioinformatics, or other disciplines related to Biotechnology.
Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae, birth certificate, original Bachelor's degree certificate (minimum duration: 8 semesters) or Master’s degree certificate, or notarised photocopy, official transcript of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, original or notarised photocopy indicating the semesters or years completed (in the case of credit transfers, submit the original or notarised transcript of the transferred subjects).

In the case of international students, the following must also be submitted:

Photocopy of the passport and/or notarised photocopy of the national identity card, if available.

The official transcript must include the equivalence to the 1-to-7 scale certified by the home university. If the university does not issue an equivalency certificate, the applicant must submit a certificate issued by the university confirming this (in the case of credit transfers, submit the original or notarised transcript of the transferred subjects).

The degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) must be legalised via diplomatic channels or, as appropriate, through The Hague Apostille Convention.

*The Programme may request additional documents.

Scholarships

University of Santiago Scholarships
Tuition and Maintenance Allowance Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
Excellence Scholarship for International Students
Research Support Scholarship

External Scholarships
Postgraduate students enrolled in accredited programmes may apply for external scholarships, such as those offered by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID).

For more information on eligibility and availability, please visit the website or contact the programme directly.

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