• To deepen knowledge on an advanced level that allows you truly understand the mechanisms of the cellular function and the processes of the entire organism.
• To solve complex research problems in an ideal scientific environment that allows through experiences in a state-of-the-art laboratory, to contribute new knowledge in the discipline.

Is able to problematize and critically analyze, through a scientific-based method, the formulation of relevant questions that allow to advance in the generation of original knowledge that contributes to the development of their area of study in the basic sciences field of research and its applications.

The graduate must be a high level researcher, with a specialized training in the following lines of research: cellular, molecular and development biology; immunology and inflammation, genomic biology and molecular genetics; neurosciences, physiology and pathophysiology, microbiology and virology, bioinformatics and biomedical nanotechnology.

Must be a professional with communicational abilities, able to lead teams of basic research or applied research in public or private institutions laboratories, using a wide range of skills related to the ability to develop top-tier research while guarding the ethical and bioethical principles.

When finalizing the training process, graduates of the PhD in Molecular Biosciences Program will be capable of:

• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge on an advanced level in the lines of research that allow them to perform autonomously.
• Generate new knowledge in the Molecular Bioscience area from conductive research that contemplates the design of a research project based on hypothesis, methodological strategy and state of the art analysis, based on protocols and ethical and bioethical normatives to resolve complex problems in their field of study.
• Execute original research that contributes to the Molecular Biosciences area, incorporating strategies of collaborative work in accordance with the achievement of common goals.
• Communicate written and orally the results derived from research in the Molecular Sciences area to the specialized and non-specialized community.

• Complete application form to Doctorates.
• Letter describing your interests and reasons why you wish to apply to this program and University.
• Notarized photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Title.
• Certificate of undergraduate grades.
• Undergraduate graduation ranking.
• Birth Certificate.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Two pictures with RUT number included.
• Notarized photocopy of ID on both sides.
• In case of having completed postgraduate courses, attach a legalized photocopy of the Degree and certificate of grades respectively.

The application process will be done online. Documents must be sent to the following e-mail address:

Dr. Ariel Herrera-Vásquez
Academic Secretary PhD in Molecular Biosciences Program
ariel.herrera@unab.cl