To train high-level professionals in the field of Biotechnological Engineering who contribute to the welfare and national technological development through the application and generation of knowledge that is linked to the needs of the productive and social sectors.

To enter the biotechnological engineering career it is required:

• To have completed high school studies, preferably in physics-mathematics or medical-biological areas.
• To take and be accepted in the entrance exam to the Institute.
• Any other requirements established in the call for admission to the Institute.
• Previous knowledge of biology, organic chemistry, mathematics, physics, English, and computer science.

Knowledge

• Mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, and communication sciences relevant to the development of biotechnological engineering and the rational use of natural resources.
• Production engineering and recovery of biotechnological products.
• Social development ethics economics and administration relevant to the understanding of the socio-economic environment and to the development of self-employment skills and development of technology-based enterprises.
• Phonetic and syntactic grammar in Spanish and English.

Skills

• Design, develop, operate and optimize bioprocesses for the production and recovery of biotechnological products.
• Oral and written communication (Spanish and English).
• Logical thinking.
• Information search and analysis.
• Conjunction of interdisciplinary knowledge.
• Adaptability and social coexistence.
• Organization of work teams.
• Resource management.
• Execution of coordinated work.

Attitudes and Values

• Honesty.
• Respect.
• Tolerance.
• Perseverance.
• Social responsibility.
• Availability to work.
• Constant updating.
• Continuous improvement.

The requirements to become a student at the Institute are:

1. To comply with the academic background and other requirements indicated in the respective call for applications.
2. To take the admission exam for the higher level.
3. To be selected for admission.

• Vaccine and diagnostic reagent industries.
• Biotechnological drug production.
• Production of fermented foods.
• Production of improved seeds, propagation of plant species and creation of new species for the agricultural sector.
• Consulting in the area.
• Generation of high-tech companies.
• In areas of research and development within species.
• Recovery of metals by biotechnological means.
• Oil industry Environmental bioremediation.
• Biological wastewater treatment.
• Self-employment in the service sector through micro and medium-sized enterprises.

Check the list of subjects, credits and total hours of the program in:

• UPIBI
• UPIIG Campus Guanajuato
• UPIIP Campus Palenque
• UPIIT Campus Tlaxcala