Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences (DCL)

The Clinical Sciences PhD program aims to strengthen clinical research development, focusing on the most prevalent pathologies within the Mexican population as well as the world's population. On the other hand, the program also focuses on health systems and public health concerns. The PhD is a direct answer to the increasing need for new scientific research focused on the understanding of health and diseases in humans, while still focusing on evidence based medicine and following ethical principles. The aim of this program is to contribute to the improvement of health concerns that have a direct impact on our community. Also, the program looks to increase qualified human capital in Mexico in order to reduce the current lag in research programs, publications and patents in the heath area.
The objective of the Doctorate in Clinical Sciences is to train professionals in clinical research that:

Be recognized nationally and internationally for their ability to create medical knowledge at three possible levels: at an individual, institutional, and society levels.
Create a scientific production based on ethical principles, relevant to the understanding of human health-disease, health care systems, and public health.
Be leaders in prestigious organizations for the application of strategies aimed at decreasing inequity in healthcare and increasing the use of resources based on the best evidence.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences (DCL)

The Clinical Sciences PhD program aims to strengthen clinical research development, focusing on the most prevalent pathologies within the Mexican population as well as the world's population. On the other hand, the program also focuses on health systems and public health concerns. The PhD is a direct answer to the increasing need for new scientific research focused on the understanding of health and diseases in humans, while still focusing on evidence based medicine and following ethical principles. The aim of this program is to contribute to the improvement of health concerns that have a direct impact on our community. Also, the program looks to increase qualified human capital in Mexico in order to reduce the current lag in research programs, publications and patents in the heath area.
The objective of the Doctorate in Clinical Sciences is to train professionals in clinical research that:

Be recognized nationally and internationally for their ability to create medical knowledge at three possible levels: at an individual, institutional, and society levels.
Create a scientific production based on ethical principles, relevant to the understanding of human health-disease, health care systems, and public health.
Be leaders in prestigious organizations for the application of strategies aimed at decreasing inequity in healthcare and increasing the use of resources based on the best evidence.

TOEFL

550+

Bachelor GPA

3+

The Doctorate in Clinical Sciences is aimed at medical doctors who:

Are graduates from a medical specialization from Tecnológico de Monterrey or other prestigious universities approved by the Interinstitutional Commission for the Training of Human Resources in Health (CIFRHS, Spanish) in areas related to the program.
Are interested in continuing their academic training in the path of applied research in topics such as Cardiology, Hematology, and Cancer, Ophthalmology, Neurosciences, and Mental Health.
Wish to be trained as scientists for the development of clinical research projects in the areas of Health.

Program Duration

3.5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

Tecnológico de Monterrey offers 6 entry areas, from which the student selects one in which they will develop competencies that are fundamental and common to a group of bachelor's degrees. In addition, the student will discover and expand their interests to decide which career to choose, or alternatively, reinforce the decision they have made.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Apart from embracing the factors that determine the development of cities, the student also be able to address the urban challenges of the future analytically and systemically.

Degree programs:

ARQ Architecture ( multientry )

LUB Urbanism

IC Civil Engineering

LAW, ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Acquire competencies to analyze contexts, detect trends and patterns, to develop solutions that will narrow gaps and rectify deficiencies.

Degree programs:

LEC - B.A. in Economics

LRI – B.A. in International Relations

LED – B.A. in Law

LTP – B.A. in Governance and Public Transformation

CREATIVE STUDIES

Understand situations, needs and contexts, connect ideas and use resources to design and produce innovative solutions in diverse professional settings.

Degree programs:

ARQ – B.A. in Architecture

LC – B.A. in Communication

LEI – B.A. in Educational Innovation

LPE – B.A. in Journalism

LAD – B.A. in Digital Art

LDI – B.A. in Design

LLE – B.A. in Spanish Literature

LTM – B.A. in Music Technology and Production

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

At Tec de Monterrey, by studying any of the 18 Engineering and Science degrees we offer, the student will be contributing to solving society’s major challenges, backed by technology-based knowledge.

Degree programs:

IDM - B.S. in Data Science and Engineering Mathematics

IFI- B.S. in Engineering Physics

INA - B.S. in Nanotechnology Engineering

I AG - B.S. in Agricultural Biosystems

IAL - B.S. in Food Engineering

IBT - B.S. in Biotechnology

IDS - B.S. in Sustainable Development Engineering

IQ - B.S. in Chemical Engineering

IRS - B.S. in Robotics and Digital Systems

ITC - B.S. in Computer Science and Information Technologies

ITD - B.S. in Digital Transformation in Business