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How to apply

You can apply for the Doctorate in Biotechnology throughout the academic year through the web portal of the Vice-Rector's Office for Postgraduate Studies (VIPO) of the University of Santiago de Chile.

First, you must enter:

After applying through the website, you must do the following:

  • Take a written exam of knowledge, concept management and ability to analyze scientific information. This test is made up of development questions, analysis and/or calculations.

  • After successfully fulfilling the above requirements, you will have a personal interview, the nature of which will be defined by the Doctoral Committee (CPD).

  • Finally, and once the application process is completed, the Doctoral Program Committee, based on the documentary background, examination, and interviews, will decide on the admission of the applicants. For these purposes, each applicant will be informed about their selection or non-selection status and the list of accepted applicants will be sent through an administrative channel.

Application Documents

To apply for the Program, whether you are a national or foreign applicant, you must include the following documents in the online process:

  • Application letter addressed to the Program Director indicating your motivation or interest in entering this Doctoral Program.

  • Certificate of Undergraduate and Master's marks (if applicable).

  • Certificate of position upon graduation (ranking) relative to your generation.

  • Curriculum with two passport size photos.

  • Birth certificate.

  • Two reference letters in the pre-established format on the Online Application platform of the University of Santiago de Chile.

  • In the case of foreign applicants, those documents determined by the Vice-Rector for Postgraduate Studies must also be attached through the Online Application platform of the University of Santiago de Chile.