Master's Degree in Innovation in Biosciences and Bioengineering

Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that offers the possibility to design and develop new materials with advanced properties, driving an emerging economy based on knowledge, innovation and added value. Research in this area focuses on the development of technological applications and devices that take advantage of the properties of nano- and bio-materials to add new functionalities and uses in a wide range of scientific and productive fields, promoting the development of bio-businesses and the technological transfer of research to sectors such as mining, agro-industry, food, environment, energy and health.

1. Nanobiotechnology: Research is conducted on the development of applications based on nanostructured materials, including polymeric and metallic nanoparticles, biomaterials, composites and nano-enriched materials. These areas include the development of optical sensors for the detection of microorganisms and contaminants, nanovehiculization and various applications in the field of health.
2. Technological devices: Research is conducted on the development of optoelectronic devices at the interface of interaction with biological and nanotechnological systems by means of multiband digital image processing techniques including artificial intelligence and vision to solve cutting-edge industrial and scientific problems.

Bioprocesses is a field that involves the application of chemical engineering principles to biotechnological processes. In this area, research is conducted on the development and optimization of innovative and eco-sustainable production processes that valorize natural resources through the use of biological catalysts and molecular biotechnology techniques. In addition, the development of technological solutions that respond to the impact of industry on the environment is studied, with emphasis on mining problems, water pollution and emerging pollutants. As a general purpose, these areas promote the development of bio-businesses and the technological transfer of research in the public-private sectors.

1. Microbial bioprocesses: Research is conducted on the technological potential of microorganisms and microbial consortia in the development of technological solutions for industry. This line is dedicated to the study of productive processes catalyzed by microorganisms or enzymes for the generation of innovative products or services applicable in areas such as biomining, recovery of strategic elements from waste of relevance in the national industry, wastewater treatment, among others.
2. Environmental Sustainability: The replacement of physical-chemical processes by innovative and environmentally friendly biotechnological processes is investigated, as well as the characterization and impact of pollution in the environment and in productive sectors due to the presence of persistent organic compounds, microplastics and new types of emerging pollutants. The development of technologies for environmental monitoring and new approaches for the treatment of pollutants is also studied.

• Original certificate or notarized copy that certifies the academic degree of Bachelor or equivalent professional degree.
• Transcript of grades of undergraduate studies.
• Letter of intent, addressed to the Director of the Master’s program, stating the applicant’s interest to enter the Master’s program in Innovation in Biosciences and Bioengineering.
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals related to the professional or academic área.

Personal Interview

Referential values 2023

• Tuition: $182.400
• Fee: $4.788.100