PhD in Microbiology

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Admissions
Applications open for first semester 2027 until September 30th
Mode of study
On-site
Duration
8 Semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $4,189,724 annually
PhD in Microbiology
Programme director
Dr. Felipe Arenas
felipe.arenass@usach.cl
Contact

Alejandra Muñoz V.
alejandra.munozv@usach.cl

Accreditation
Accredited for 7 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 3 August 2022 to 3 August 2029.
Programme details
The Doctorate in Microbiology is jointly offered by the University of Santiago and the University of Chile.

The programme is designed to train researchers equipped to engage with various fields within Microbiology, whether in fundamental areas such as Molecular Biology, Viral Molecular Biology, and Advanced Immunology, or more applied fields such as Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology.

The research areas are Molecular Pathogenesis and Immunology; Molecular Microbiology; Microbial Ecology and Environmental Microbiology; and Virology.
Who is it for
Intended for those holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae, birth certificate, original Bachelor’s degree certificate (minimum duration of eight semesters) or Master’s degree certificate, or notarised photocopies thereof; original academic transcript for the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or notarised photocopies indicating the semesters or years completed (in cases of credit transfer, the original or notarised photocopy of the transcript showing the validated courses must be submitted).

For international students, the following must also be included:

A photocopy of the passport and/or a notarised photocopy of the national identity card, if applicable.

The academic transcript must include equivalency on the 1 to 7 grading scale certified by the home university. If the university does not issue an equivalency certificate, the applicant must provide a statement from the university confirming this. (In cases of credit transfer, the original or notarised photocopy of the transcript showing the validated courses must be submitted.)

Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, where applicable, bear the Hague Apostille.

*The Programme may request additional documentation if necessary.

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.

¿Cómo postular a un Programa de Postgrado de la Universidad de Santiago?

Para postular debe ingresar al link Postular aquí en la página web de la Dirección de Postgrado.
 

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¿Qué documentos son importantes?

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¿En qué momento debo presentar los documentos originales?

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¿Dónde estamos ubicados?

Nos encontramos en el límite de la Comuna de Santiago y la comuna de Estación Central, a pasos del metro Estación Central y de la estación de ferrocarril y buses interubanos. Por lo que si vienes de otras ciudades a desarrollar tu programa, será fácil movilizarte. Te invitamos a conocer nuestro campus único de 32 hectáreas ingresando a: http://www.usach.cl/conoce-nuestro-campus 

Solicitud de información

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