Bachelor of Genomic Sciences 48 months Undergraduate Program By Universidad de Sonora |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

3,993 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

General objective:

To train high-quality professionals in genomic sciences with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary scientific approach, prepared to solve problems related to agriculture, livestock, the environment, evolutionary ecology, and human health.

Specific objectives:

  • Train graduates with a theoretical and procedural domain of disciplines such as bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, medical genomics, agricultural and livestock genomics, environmental genomics and evolutionary genomics.
  • Train experts capable of identifying and solving problems in the area of ​​Genomic Sciences applied to agriculture, zootechnics, ecology, evolution and health sciences.
  • That the graduates be self-critical, analytical individuals with a strict sense of ethics.
  • That graduates have a collaborative, purposeful and leadership attitude, which will allow them to join interdisciplinary research groups, both nationally and internationally, to promote the development of knowledge and innovative technologies for the benefit and respect of society and the environment.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

General objective:

To train high-quality professionals in genomic sciences with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary scientific approach, prepared to solve problems related to agriculture, livestock, the environment, evolutionary ecology, and human health.

Specific objectives:

  • Train graduates with a theoretical and procedural domain of disciplines such as bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, medical genomics, agricultural and livestock genomics, environmental genomics and evolutionary genomics.
  • Train experts capable of identifying and solving problems in the area of ​​Genomic Sciences applied to agriculture, zootechnics, ecology, evolution and health sciences.
  • That the graduates be self-critical, analytical individuals with a strict sense of ethics.
  • That graduates have a collaborative, purposeful and leadership attitude, which will allow them to join interdisciplinary research groups, both nationally and internationally, to promote the development of knowledge and innovative technologies for the benefit and respect of society and the environment.

Admission requirements

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

3,993 USD
-

International Students

3,993 USD
-

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A wide range of undergraduate courses

At undergraduate level, the Mexican Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 55 bachelor’s degrees, including:

  • Maths
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Computer science
  • Dentistry
  • Sociology
  • Social work
  • Marketing
  • Graphic design


Admissions and costs

Undergraduate entry requirements include a high school diploma, a filled in application form, passing the admissions tests and proof of your proficiency in English. Keep in mind, you’ll also need a passport, student visa and health insurance to enter the country.

Tuition fees at undergraduate level include a MX$1,860 enrollment fee (≈US$89) and tuition is based on the number of courses a student takes per semester and their average grade from their previous semester, starting at MX$1,520 (≈US$72) per course. Depending on your grades, though, you may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction of up to 100%.

The cost of living in Hermosillo, where the university is situated, should be no more than US$700 a month, including accommodation, groceries, and transportation, though of course this figure can vary depending on the type of the accommodation you seek (whether a hotel or flatshare). 

A good mix of postgraduate courses

Based in Hermosillo, Mexico, the Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) offers 14 PhD programs, 33 master’s degrees and 7 certificates, including:

  • Biosciences
  • Materials science
  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Engineering systems and technology
  • Hispanic American literature
  • Sustainable development
  • Foreign trade and customs


Costs, scholarships and admissions

To be eligible for postgraduate study, you would need a bachelor's degree, a GPA of 8.0, proof of your proficiency in Spanish and English (with a TOEFL score of 450), the GRE subject test (depending on the course), two letters of recommendation, a personal statement and a research proposal (only for PhDs).

UNISON offers all students with an average grade of somewhere between 80 and 85 a tuition fee reduction of 50% in their second semester.  This figure can rise up to 100% depending on their grade.

Students can also apply for a CONACYT scholarship for a monthly stipend of approximately MX$13,769 (≈US$770), provided they have a GPA of 8.0. 

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