UCM's Master in Agroindustrial Microbiology focuses your interest in the evaluation of the potential of microorganisms in agroindustrial processes. This Master's degree will give you the tools to research, diagnose and design methods to strengthen agroindustry and enhance its integration with the business and governmental sectors.
In our program you will delve into alternatives focused on welfare and quality processes for consumers, you will be able to support and create methods to increase productivity and quality standards of farmers. Additionally, you will integrate theories and methods from different areas such as: microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, among others, to address new phenomena in the agroindustrial sector.
The Master's Degree in Agroindustrial Microbiology focuses on the research of new phenomena related to agroindustry. Its interdisciplinary nature demands state-of-the-art knowledge and technologies, derived from scientific advances related to these fields of knowledge, allowing you to strengthen your scientific and critical thinking through the postgraduate training process.
In the Master's program, your objective will be to update and investigate phenomena such as the formulation and prevention of microbial inoculums, isolation, identification and selection of biochemical, serological and molecular studies of microorganisms of agroindustrial interest. In addition, you will learn about obtaining biomasses and compounds through bioprocesses, among other activities.
Additionally, to meet your learning goals, UCM has the support of the Institute for Research in Microbiology and Agroindustrial Biotechnology, which offers you five research laboratories. Furthermore, your process will be supported by the University's research groups specialized in:
1. Study, conservation and uses of microbial diversity.
2. Biological utilization of agro-industrial wastes
3. Bioinputs
4. Agro-industrial development
*Note: El descuento aplica para matrícula de estudiantes que inician en 2024-2 y comprende los 4 semestres que dura el proceso formativo.
Face-to-face meeting every 15 days | Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 m. (occasional) | *Annual call (first semester of the year).
