The purpose of the Doctoral Program in Astronomy is to train high-level scientists, who are capable of developing original and independent research in astronomy, built on a solid conceptual base, using both the infrastructure available in the north of Chile, as well as facilities. in order to strengthen the scientific development of the country.

The Doctorate in Psychotherapy is a program that is developed jointly between the School of Psychology and the Department of Psychiatry of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the Department of Psychology and the Departments of Psychiatry and Mental Health of the University of Chile. It is built on an interdisciplinary research field that arises from an international network of psychotherapy researchers, bringing together specialists in psychotherapeutic research, psychology, psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and neurosciences.

To train independent researchers with solid knowledge in biological conservation and biodiversity management, who integrate scientific knowledge with a transdisciplinary vision for the resolution of environmental problems, contributing to sustainable development.

It is expected that the applicant who enters the Doctorate in Psychology shows academic excellence, either because of their graduation ranking, research experience, teaching, participation in research projects, postgraduate studies, or others. The expected initial competencies are: Possess initial practical theoretical knowledge in research methodology and descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Being able to propose relationships between variables associated with psychological processes. Have initial experience in teaching or research activities.