Admission to the Program
Admission to the Graduate Program in Biotechnology, at both the Master's and Doctoral levels, occurs through a selection process governed by a public notice issued by the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. The selection process is competitive and merit-based, and it is conducted by the Selection Committee. The available scholarships are distributed according to the classification in the selection process.
The Program's official webpage will be updated with the open call for applications for the Master's or Doctorate whenever these are available.
Prospective applicants must have an advisor who has agreed to supervise them. Therefore, it is advisable to establish contact with scholars who are engaged in research related to one's own field of interest, with the aim of exploring potential collaborative opportunities for research projects and scholarly publications.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee is required to participate in the selection process. The value of the registration fee is disclosed along with the public notice.
General documents required for the selection process
- Copy of ID, CPF, or Passport.
- Front and back copies of the Undergraduate diploma.
- Copy of undergraduate academic record.
- Curriculum vitae and copies of supporting documents for the items scored in the selection process and indicated in the public notice.
- Proposal of a research project related to the research lines of the Program.
- Two letters of recommendation signed by professors, researchers, or other renowned professionals in areas related to the Graduate Program. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the recommender (or their assistant) to ppgbio@ucs.br by the application deadline to be accepted.
Transcripts of all university degree certificates for foreign applicants
The diploma and transcript of undergraduate and master's degrees, whose country of origin is a signatory to the Hague Convention, must be apostilled, in accordance with CNJ Resolution No. 228, of 2016, of the National Council of Justice (available at https://www.cnj.jus.br/poder-judiciario/relacoes-internacionais/apostila-da-haia/), and subsequently translated by a sworn translator. Documents originating from non-signatory countries must be authenticated by a competent consular authority and subsequently translated by a sworn translator.
The selection process for admission to the Graduate Program in Biotechnology
The selection process is comprised of distinct stages for the Master's and Doctorate Programs. The dates for each stage are announced in each public notice.
For Selection in the Master's Program
- Stage 1: Registration Approval
Analysis and approval of the required registration documentation.
- Stage 2: Analysis of Academic Performance
This stage involves analyzing the curriculum vitae and supporting documents to verify the items scored during the selection process.
- Stage 3: Written Test
This stage consists of analyzing a technical-scientific article related to the field of biotechnology.
- Stage 4: Interview and Inquiry on the Proposed Research Project
This stage involves a 20-minute interview with the candidate conducted by the selection committee, which includes questions about the master's research project.
For Selection in the Doctoral Program
- Stage 1: Registration Approval
Analysis and approval of the required registration documentation.
- Stage 2: Analysis of academic performance
This stage involves analyzing the curriculum vitae and supporting documents to verify the items scored during the selection process.
- Stage 3: Interview and Inquiry on the Proposed Research Project
Candidates must present their PhD project proposal to a panel of judges within 15 minutes.
