Chemist Clinical-Biologist Thesis

QCB bachelor’s students with a minimum grade point average of 80 may present a bachelor's thesis during the Free-Choice semester

Purpose + -

The thesis should preferably be developed in the Research Laboratories of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León or in some other institution previously approved by the Office of Undergraduate Studies of QCB.. For this purpose, the student must have the advice of a thesis director,who must commit to guaranteeing all the necessary resources for the research. During the semester the student will have to present the project and scope of his thesis, the advances, and his final results.

In this activity, the student will create a research protocol approved in the Research Seminar of the PIS-2011 curriculum (401) or Research Seminar II in the 410-study program, career 2. Through this task, the student will demonstrate their analytical skills, ability to make sound decisions, and proficiency in using scientific-technical language in both written and oral forms.

Similarly, the student will systematically review the literature to keep up with the latest advancements and incorporate new knowledge into the analysis and interpretation of results.

This research project requires the independent integration of knowledge and skills gained from all previous learning units within the academic program.

Likewise, this activity will contribute to the integral development of the person and the promotion of the values of honesty, respect, humility, solidarity, responsibility, professional ethics, criticism, self-criticism, tolerance, and care of the environment.

Upon approval, the thesis will be accredited as a Research Project on the Kardex.

In exceptional cases, and as long as it is proven that the experimental part of the course has been fully completed, students who choose an internship may be permitted to finalize their degree thesis. In such cases, the thesis will be recognized as a Clinical Laboratory Seminar.

Requirements to complete the bachelor's thesis. + -

QCB degree students have the option to present a thesis during the Free-Choice semester in the 401-study program or as part of the Optional II curricular area of integrative professional training in the 410-study program for career 2.
To be eligible for this option, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 80 during their undergraduate studies at the time of application
To select this option, the student must have finished the Research Seminar in the curriculum numbered PIS-2011 (401) or Research Seminar II in the 410 curriculum, career 2. Additionally, the thesis proposal developed by the student must be approved by the professors of that course.
Every student who chooses this mode of study must show that they have completed at least 50% of their research work before enrolling in the tenth semester. This ensures that the thesis is submitted according to the given schedule
To complete a thesis, a student must have a thesis supervisor for advice and monitoring.
It is required that the thesis supervisor is a professor within the bachelor’s program and can only supervise one student's thesis at a time.
The Academic Secretary of the QCB Degree program will be responsible for coordinating this option. At the beginning of each semester, interested parties will receive a calendar of activities that both students and thesis supervisors must follow.
A collaboration agreement will be signed between the thesis supervisor and the student.
The thesis supervisor or student may request the Academic Secretary to terminate their agreement for various reasons, including:
- Lack of progress in the investigation
- Unjustified abandonment by either party for more than a month.
- Mutual agreement between the director and the thesis student.
- Demonstrated lack of academic quality on the part of the thesis student.
- Personal reasons for either party.

Functions of thesis directors + -

The thesis supervisor is responsible for:

Guiding students in developing approved thesis projects by the QCB Undergraduate Subdirector.
Informing students of their roles as thesis supervisors throughout the course.
Signing a letter of commitment with the student.
Guiding the experimental development of the thesis proposal while considering that students will have five months during the semester for its development and final presentation.
Agreeing with department heads on the terms for providing the required service using the available equipment and supplies.
Completing the programming related to presentation activities, progress reports, and student completion. This should be done according to the semester calendar, which will be provided by the Academic Secretary of the QCB Degree well in advance.
Monitoring compliance with regulations for thesis presentation and examination.
Maintaining close communication with the Academic Secretary of the QCB Degree Program to ensure adherence to planned objectives.

From the thesis committee

The Thesis Committee will consist of three members. The first member will be the thesis supervisor. The second member will be a specialist who is either internal or external to the institution and has expertise in the topic to be developed. The third member is going to be a professor appointed by the Undergraduate QCB Subdirector. The specialist will be proposed by the thesis supervisor, and the Q.C.B Subdirector must approve their participation in the committee.