UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Biochemistry
The Biochemist from the University of Chile is a professional specialist in the knowledge of molecular structure and function of the cell from where he approaches and solves problems related to living organisms and their applications.
His scientific training and capacity for continuous learning allow him to adapt efficiently to a dynamic and complex world. He stands out for his creative, analytical and critical capacity.
This enables them to:
- Act with leadership in the development, direction, execution and evaluation of basic, applied or technological research projects.
- Direct clinical analysis laboratories in hospitals or similar institutions.
- Carry out teaching activities in higher education, as well as consultancies in the academic, business and productive fields, whether in the public or private sector.
Likewise, they are capable of working independently in a team and of effectively communicating the knowledge and results derived from their professional work.
All of this is carried out within a framework of responsibility for the ethical, cultural, economic and environmental consequences of their actions, with a permanent social commitment to the development of the country, trademark characteristics that distinguish Universidad de Chile professionals.
Degree
Biochemist.
Academic Degree
Degree in biochemistry.
Intermediate Certification
Our University, framed in the Institutional Development Project (PDI), and specifically in its line of “Undergraduate Modernization”, incorporated the “Intermediate Certification”, which aims, among other aspects, to “Install the systematic evaluation of student achievement in the intermediate cycles, taking into account the competencies defined for the level as well as the impact of these achievements on subsequent levels”.
This is how our Faculty defined a basic cycle in Chemistry that involves 144 credits and that recognizes certain competencies in our students, among which are:
- Ability to apply knowledge and comprehension in chemistry to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems.
- Understand fundamental concepts, principles and theories in the area of Chemistry.
- Interpret and evaluate data derived from observations and measurements relating them to the theory.
- Ability to develop, use and apply analytical techniques.
- Command of chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units, to name a few.
Degree
To qualify for the degree it is required:
- Professional Practice is a mandatory curricular activity. Its objective is to prepare the student for his professional performance, allowing him to apply the knowledge, methods and techniques acquired to specific problems of the profession.
- The Thesis, represents the final activity of the biochemist’s training, which allows him to apply all his knowledge and skills in the development of a scientific project.
Duration (theory)
12 semesters.
The student will have the option of accessing the Master’s Program in Biochemistry together with the degree activities, being able to obtain the Professional Degree of Biochemistry and the Master’s Degree in Biochemistry in any of the following areas: Environmental, Toxicology and Molecular Diagnostics, Proteins and Biotechnology, and Clinic.
Accreditation
This career is in the Accreditation renewal period.
Program Director
Prof. Dante Miranda Wilson.
Email: dmiranda@ciq.uchile.cl
Telephone: +56 2 29782901
Secretary
Mariela Yáñez Castro.
The Biochemist from the University of Chile is a professional specialist in the knowledge of molecular structure and function of the cell from where he approaches and solves problems related to living organisms and their applications.
His scientific training and capacity for continuous learning allow him to adapt efficiently to a dynamic and complex world. He stands out for his creative, analytical and critical capacity.
This enables them to:
- Act with leadership in the development, direction, execution and evaluation of basic, applied or technological research projects.
- Direct clinical analysis laboratories in hospitals or similar institutions.
- Carry out teaching activities in higher education, as well as consultancies in the academic, business and productive fields, whether in the public or private sector.
Likewise, they are capable of working independently in a team and of effectively communicating the knowledge and results derived from their professional work.
All this is carried out within a framework of responsibility for the ethical, cultural, economic and environmental consequences of their actions, with a permanent social commitment to the development of the country, trademark characteristics that distinguish the professionals graduated from the University of Chile.
They may actively perform basic and applied research, leading research groups or institutions, both public and private, in areas such as:
- Advanced research centers
- Biotechnological laboratories
- Industrial bioengineering
- Clinical laboratories
- Food industry
- University teaching
Course with Expired Accreditation: Course accredited for 7 years until July 2018 by the Accreditation Agency of Chile A & C.
With the promulgation in May 2018 of Law 21.091 on Higher Education Reform, the renewal of the accreditation of voluntary accreditation careers was suspended until 2025.