Doctorate in Immunology and Microbiology

1.  Immunity, Tolerance and Inflammation.
2. Microbiology and Molecular Virology.

• Neuroimmunology and Neurodegeneration
• Antitumor Immunity
• Autoimmunity and Aging
• Infection and Viral Pathology
• Epigenetics and Cell Regulation
• Microbial Ecophysiology and Genomics
• Protein Trafficking and Signaling in Cancer

Applicants must send their academic background through the digital platform of the Doctoral Program in Immunology and Microbiology of Universidad San Sabastian.

The documentation must certify the following requirements:

• Academic degree of Bachelor and/or Master in Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology or professional degree in the area of health with accreditable expertise in Biological Sciences. In case of having academic degrees of foreign origin, these must be equivalent to those mentioned, according to the International Classification of Education (ISCED-UNESCO), in force at the date of application.
• Certification of grades of undergraduate and other studies, including those of advanced and postgraduate studies. The evaluation scales used and the minimum passing grade must be clearly specified.
• Certificate of placement ranking of the graduates of the same graduation cohort in their undergraduate and graduate studies. If the university does not issue this certificate, a letter from the institution will be required.
• Curriculum vitae that accredits previous studies, presentations at congresses, research publications, among other activities.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic professionals, sent confidentially via e-mail to the Doctoral Program address.
• Statement of purpose that includes the formulation of a relevant topic of interest for study and research during the program, as well as the committed dedication. The applicant must specify his/her interests and research objectives in the short and long term, through a letter, whose length should not exceed 800 words.
• Photocopy of identity card on both sides or passport, valid at the time of application.

The process for the selection of applicants consists of the evaluation of the applicant’s background, a personal interview and a knowledge test. In the case of applicants who reside outside the country or cannot travel to Santiago, the interview, examination and presentation will be conducted by videoconference.

Referential values 2023

• Tuition: $351,600
• Fee: $3.500.000