The Universidad Científica del Sur or Scientific University of the South (UCSUR) is a private institution of higher education, located at 19 km south from the city of

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, nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone. The

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was founded and recognized in 1998 by education representatives, led by José Carlos Dextre. It started activities by offering

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and Systems Engineering programmes. Their curriculum was characterized by personalized education and early introduction to the career. The university had presented an important growth in population and in academic offer. Today, it has 18 bachelor and 13 master's degrees programmes, as well as several specialization courses.

History

In 1996, education representatives, under the guidance of José Carlos Dextre, accorded to establish a new university. On February 5, 1998, the National Council on the Functioning of Universities (CONAFU), approved the start of activities of Universidad Científica del Sur by Resolution N° 356-98-CONAFU. The Organizing Committee had Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina as president. Later, he would become the first

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. Eng. José Carlos Dextre was assigned as the Board President. Dr. José Chacón Polar, a distinguished Peruvian

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, was appointed as

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of academics. The opening ceremony was on March 29, 1998, at Pedro de Osma's

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. By July 12, the admission summon began and in September the academic activities started. The first semester consisted in fifty students, which were spread in the Medical and Systems Engineering schools. In 2007, after 10 years leading the university, Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina resigned as rector. The former

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, Dr. Agustín Iza, replaced him in the post. In 2013, Fernando Cabieses Molina Research Hall was inaugurated to honor the first rector of the university. In August, Dr. José Amiel Pérez was assigned as rector. For 15 years, the university had experience an important growth. Today, it offers 18 undergraduate degrees to 2,000 students. In addition, the post-graduate school has 13 master's degrees and several specialization courses. Since 2011, the university has started a process to shift every school and administration office to Campus Villa, nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone.

Organization

Authorities

Board president

The board president is the executive head of the university. * Eng. José Carlos Dextre

Rectors

The

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is the academic head of the university and acts as the main representative of the institution. *Dr. Manuel Efraín Rosemberg Barrón: Rector 2018 - Incumbent. *Dr. Josefina Takahashi: Rector 2015 - 2018. *Dr. José Amiel Pérez: Rector 2013 - 2015. *Dr. Agustín Iza Stoll: Rector 2007 - 2012. *Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina (Rector Emeritus): Rector 1998 - 2007

Careers

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* Stomatology *

Nutrition Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. It provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures. Failure to obtain sufficient ...

Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between ...

Veterinary Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, management, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals. Along with this, it deals with animal rearing, husbandry, breeding, research on nutri ...

and

husbandry Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding, and the raising of livestock. Husbandry has a long history, startin ...

Environmental sciences Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geo ...

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and

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Engineering Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more speciali ...

in forest and agronomic business * Marine biology and ecological business *

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and environmental

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Business

* Engineering in business systems *

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and

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* International business administration * Business administration *

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and administration *

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and

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* sustainable tourism and

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* Performing arts

Academic year

The academic year has two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks and most courses are designed to be completed in that period. An exception to this rule is applied in the school of

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, where several courses exceed the stated period. The first semester runs between April and July. The second semester follows between August and December. Nevertheless, several courses can be taken in the summer.

Infrastructure

Campus

Most academic and administrative activities are performed in Campus Villa. The campus is settled near Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone and has approximately 100,000 m². It is divided in four sections: Villa 1, Villa 2, Villa 3 and Villa 6. Campus Villa 1 construction started in 1998. For many years it was established for the use of sciences schools (Medicine, Nutrition, Stomatology, Veterinary and Husbandry). At present, Fernando Cabieses Molina Research Hall, the Main Library, administrative offices and the auditorium are based in its area. Campus Villa 2 has its origin in a sport field inaugurated in 2008. Soon after, several halls were built in the area. Simultaneously, Campus Villa 3 was constructed. By the time the construction ended, every faculty shifted their activities to Campus Villa. Campus Villa 6 lies nearby the coast. The husbandry unit is settled in an area of 15,000 m². The university supplies a transport service for students and personnel from

to Campus Villa. For transportation of students inside the campus, the university provides bicycles. Pabellón A ucsur

Fernando Cabieses Molina Research Hall

The former Hall A was equipped, remodeled and re-inaugurated in 2013 as "Fernando Cabieses Molina" Research Hall. The building stands as the mainstay of scientific production in the university. Besides several research and teaching laboratories, it has an anatomy amphitheater.

Library

The library offers its services in two campuses. The Main Library, which is settled in Campus Villa 1, contains most of the collection and resources. The library settled in the “Casona“, in

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, has a smaller collection, though, it may request books and other resources to the Main Library by users' demand. In 2005, the Main Library received the Banco Wiese Sudameris’ Library Collection. This collection consists of 13,000 books about economy, finance and humanities. In addition, it contains specialized magazines, multimedia documents, national institutions’ memories and a set of domestic newspapers.

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Academic profile

Research

The Vice-rectory of Research directs research administration. Recently, the university has undertaken a strategic plan to increase scientific production. The aim is to encourage activities that lead to research projects earn domestic and foreign contests and grants. Within the strategic plan is the establishment of specialized institutes: *Cellular and molecular biology *Chemistry and biochemistry of natural resources *Microbiology Annually, the university awards several grants. Research incentives are mainly for the following areas: *Veterinary and husbandry *Agrarian and forest sciences *Medicine: Clinical trials *Marine biology *Environmental engineering and management research

Admissions

The university has several procedures for admissions. Prospective students must complete secondary education in Perú or an equivalent programme abroad.

Ordinary evaluation

Ordinary evaluation consists in two tests taken twice a year.

University Preparatory Centre

Prospective students receive classes of basic courses and are evaluated for several weeks. Those with appropriate qualifications are admitted.

Other

* Academic preference: Outstanding qualifications during secondary education. *

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* Distinguished athlete: Members of a national squad. * External transfer * Owner of an academic degree

Student life

Cultural Centre

Established in 2004, the Cultural Centre is in charge of promotion and management of artistic and cultural activities within the community.

International Theatre Festival

It has been organized since 2006, becoming an important screen for scenic creation and diffusion.

Societies

*Medical Students' Scientific Society *Talides

References

External links

Universdidad Cientifica del Sur
Official web site
Res. Nº 058-2006-CONAFU
on the Legal Index published by

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