APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AS FULL-DEGREE GRADUATE STUDENTS(Master of Science and Ph.D. Programmes)

Before filling out the application form, please read “application instructions” carefully

Type or print in black or dark blue ink

1. APPLICATION INFORMATION Mark with an X the programme and department you wish to apply for.
PROGRAMME / PREFERRED DEPARTMENT
MSc / GENETIC ENGINEERING
3-4 year Ph.D degree degree / BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
LANGEBIO
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION
DATE OF BIRTH (y/m/d): / PLACE OF BIRTH / NATIONALITY:
LAST NAME: / FIRST & MIDDLE NAMES: / MALE / FEMALE
ADDRESS:
POSTAL CODE: / CITY: / COUNTRY:
TELEPHONE: / MOBILE PHONE: / E-MAIL ADDRESS:
3. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY List all schools, colleges and universities you have attended or will attend before enrolling at CINVESTAV. Begin with the high school you graduated from and continue in chronological order, ending with the institution where you are currently enrolled or, if you are not in school, were last enrolled.
NAME OF SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY / CITY / COUNTRY /

BEGIN

MO./YR. /

END

MO./YR. / DIPLOMA/DEGREE/CERTIFICATE
(DATE & FINAL AVERAGE SCORE)
4. GAPS IN EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT If yes, please describe your activity in this period
ACTIVITY /

LOCATION

/

BEGIN

MO./YR. /

END

MO./YR.
5. PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
EXAM / COMPLETED (MO./YR.) / EXAM SCORE
TOEFL – IBT (0 –120)
TOEFL – CBT (0 – 300)
TOEFL – PBT (310 – 677)
IELTS (1 – 9)
Other
6. AWARDS AND HONOURSList and describe briefly the most significant awards you have received

AWARD OR HONOR

/

DESCRIPTION OF AWARD OR HONOR

/ AWARD OR HONOR TYPE
Academic Other / DATE RECEIVED
MO./YR.
7. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY / YEARS OF INVOLVEMENT / HOURS
/WEEK / WEEKS/YEAR

8. EMPLOYMENT List paid work only (in chronological order)

BEGIN

MO./YR. /

END

MO./YR. / HOURS
WEEK / YEARS OF WORK

POSITION

RESPONSABILITIES

POSITION

RESPONSABILITIES

POSITION

RESPONSABILITIES
9. PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL

/ YEAR OF PUBLICATION/Vol/Pgs. / TITLE OF PUBLICATION
10. CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

NAME OF CONFERENCE

/ YEAR / TITLE OF POSTER / TITLE OF ORAL PRESENTATION
11. POTENTIAL SOURCE OF FUNDING
12. PERSONAL REFERENCE Name at least three

NAME

/ POSITION / RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT / CONTACT DETAILS (E-MAIL & TELEPHONE/FAX)
13. PERSONAL STATEMENT
QUESTION 1:Describe the environment that you come from (e.g. your family, community or school) and how this has shaped your dreams and aspirations (max 300 words).
QUESTION 2:Write about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. Indicate why this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how it relate to the person you are? (max 300 words).
QUESTION 3: Describe briefly your motivation for choosing CINVESTAV-Unidad Irapuato (max 2-3 lines):
Date: / Signature:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum requirement for applicants is a completed Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree or equivalent at the time of enrolment.

Legible photocopies of official documents must validate all information.

Assemble the required documentation as a SINGLE PDF file in the following order:

1)Application form

2) Grade transcripts (Bachelor & Master Degree, TOEFL or other)

3) Publications & Conferences attended

4) Awards and honours

5) Birth certificate

Send the single PDF file PREFERENTIALLY by e-mail to: .

Please do NOT include personal references as documentation. Your referee/s should fill in the reference letter form (see link) and forward it directly to the above e-mail address.

Alternatively the application can be mailed to:

CINVESTAV – Unit Irapuato

Foreign-Student Affairs Committee

km. 9.6 Libramiento Norte Carretera Irapuato-León

C.P. 36821 Irapuato, Gto.

Mexico.

Filling in the application form:

  1. Application information

The 3 - 4 year Ph.D. programme is for students who already have a master degree. The 4 - 5 year programme is available for exceptionally qualified students who have already obtained a bachelors degree. Please note that the Committee may decide the appropriate programme according to your accomplishments. In addition, the decision regarding the department of your choice can be postponed until the end of the first semester in the programme.

2.Personal information

Last, first and middle name: use only you legal name. Include copy of offcial document (birth certificate and passport)

E-mail address:your e-mail address will be used to send critical, time-sensitive correspondance. Therefore, provide an e-mail address that you check regularly and plan to keep for an extended period of time. In the case that you do not have an e-mail, you can sign up for free e-mail service through sites such as Yahoo Mail or Hotmail. If you change your e-mail after submitting your application, remember to notify in writing or via e-mail.

3. Educational history

Remember to include official documentation of transcripts/grades/diplomas for each of the institutions that you have attended.

5. Proficiency in english

Remember to include official documentation

6. Awards & honours

This section gives you the opportunity to provide information about honors or awards that you have received. List and describe up to five awards/honors that you have received.

7. Extracurricular activities.

List and describe briefly the extracurricular activities in which you have participated in.

11. Potential source of funding.

State how you plan to fund your studies here in CINVESTAV

12. Personal reference

Please do NOT include personal references as documentation. Your referee/s should fill in the reference letter form (see link) and forward it directly to .

13. Personal statement

Since there is a limit to what grades and test scores can tell us about you, we ask you to write a personal statement. The personal statement consists of three questions. Read each question carefully and be sure to respond to all parts.