About the Biology Degree Course

If you are curious and have always thought outside the box; if you have constantly wondered about the workings of nature or the human body, then Cayetano’s Biology major is for you

Studying Biology at Cayetano is a unique experience. Our courses allow you to discover the exciting world of scientific research and innovation. In this Degree Course, you will be given multiple tools that will allow you to develop your potential, analytical skills, and critical thinking to understand, address, and solve current problems affecting living beings and their environment.

What are you waiting for to develop that potential? Cayetano Heredia is expecting you.

Faculty: Science and Engineering

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Site: San Martín de Porres campus

Degree earned: Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology

Title: Biologist

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Why choose us?

Academic Excellence

We are the leading university in life sciences and health degree courses, according to a SUNEDU ranking.

Cutting Edge Technology

World-class laboratories are at the forefront of science and technology.

Internationalization

Access opportunities to study and do internships abroad through our agreements.

Accreditation

We are accredited by the National System for Evaluation, Accreditation, and Certification of Educational Quality (SINEACE).

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We are accredited by the International Institute for Quality Assurance. (IAC-CINDA).

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Generic Competencies of Graduate

Graduates integrate different types of thinking (scientific, logical, critical, systemic, and innovative) for the solution of complex problems through the mastery of cognitive skills such as logical reasoning in challenging situations. They are prepared to address present and future challenges in the exercise of their profession and to tackle the transformation of the environment as committed citizens 

Graduates use verbal and non-verbal language to interact effectively in various inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual contexts. Also, they make conscious use of information and communication technologies. They join collaborative work teams to achieve common goals in multicultural, academic, and professional contexts. Moreover, they assume leadership roles with responsibility and respect for other people’s views.

Graduates act ethically and responsibly in different academic, professional practice, and research contexts. They carry out their work honestly, rigorously, and coherently in terms of their values: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Graduates creatively propose innovative solutions to solve a situation or problem; they demonstrate initiative and take action in improving their environments within the framework of values consistent with sustainable development: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Program Curriculum

SEMESTER

1

Develop the foundations of your professional future

  • Mathematics I
  • General Chemistry I
  • Communication and Writing I
  • Mandatory Complementary Subject: English – Beginner Level
  • History of Scientific Thought
  • Fundamentals of Cell Biology

SEMESTER

2

Learn the basic principles of science

  • Biology II
  • Social Sciences
  • Communication and Writing II
  • Mathematics II
  • Philosophy
  • General Chemistry II

SEMESTER

3

Understand the why of processes

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics I
  • General Botany
  • Statistics and Probabilities
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: English – Elementary Level

SEEMSTER 4

4

Become familiar with the Scientific Method

  • General Zoology
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Scientific Research
  • Physics II

SEMESTER

5

Immerse yourself in program courses

  • Biostatistics Applied to Research
  • Biochemistry
  • Ecology
  • General Genetics
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: English – Pre-Intermediate Level

SEMESTER

6

Explore various Biology fields

  • General Microbiology
  • Cell Molecular Biology
  • Introduction to the Study of Environmental Sciences
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: English – Intermediate Level
  • Scientific Research II
  • Physiology Principles

SEMESTER

7

Deepen in Biology fields

  • Evolution
  • Ethics in Research
  • Cell Biology
  • Elective Courses I
  • Complementary Activity I

SEMESTER

8

Prepare your line of research

  • Developmental Biology
  • General Immunology
  • Elective Courses II
  • Complementary Activity II

SEMESTER

9

Develop a passion for your specialty

  • Elective Courses III
  • Complementary Activity III

SEMESTER

10

Choose how you will make history

  • Elective Courses IV
  • Complementary Activity IV

*Curriculum subject to modifications as part of the curriculum update process.

Work Opportunities

Join research teams in national and international laboratories.

Generate innovations and new knowledge in your area of interest.

Lead research projects in your area of interest.

Contribute to the training of future professionals as a university professor.

Work as an analyst, consultant, communicator, or manager in areas such as education, industry, health, conservation, scientific dissemination, public policies, intellectual property, or forensics.

International Agreements

Latin America

Argentina

  • Universidad Juan Agustín Maza
  • Universidad de Morón
  • Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
  • Universidad Nacional de la Plata

Brazil

  • Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Universidad de Sao Paulo
  • Universidad del Estado de Rio de Janeiro
  • Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

Chile

  • Universidad de Concepción
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Universidad Austral de Chile
  • Universidad de Antofagasta

Colombia

  • Universidad de Antioquia
  • Universidad CES
  • Universidad del Valle

México

  • Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
  • Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada
  • Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

Europe

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Spain

  • Universidad de Alcalá
  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha

France

  • Université Lille 2 Adresse

Italy

  • Universita’ degli Studi di Messina

Asia

China

  • Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Corea

  • Korea Research institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
  • University of Cheongju

Japan

  • Mie University

Taiwan

  • Chinese Culture University

Norteamérica

USA

  • The University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Concordia University Wisconsin
  • Sam Houston State University
  • University of Texas Medical Branch

Our testimonials

PhD Pablo Tsukayama

Graduate and current head of Microbial Genomics Laboratory

I chose Cayetano because of its excellent academic background, its emphasis on research, and the internationally recognized track record of its researchers. After graduating as a biologist in 2005, I pursued a PhD in Molecular Microbiology in the USA and a master’s in Public Health in England. I returned to Cayetano as a professor in 2017 to bring new knowledge to the study of infectious diseases in Peru and to support the training of new scientists

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