Análisis y propuestas de mejora para la disciplina Microbiología y Biotecnología en Ciencias Farmacéuticas
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction. Improving the educational model calls for greater relevance of academic programs to the country's socioeconomic needs. In the pharmaceutical sector, strengthening the biotechnology industry is a priority for producing high-tech medicines, equipment, and services. Given this high-demand sector, it is essential to guarantee robust preparation in this area from the undergraduate level. Objectives. To analyze the contribution of the Microbiology and Biotechnology discipline to Pharmaceutical Sciences education and propose curricular improvements geared toward the demands of the biopharmaceutical sector. Methods. A descriptive study with a qualitative approach based on documentary analysis was carried out, for which the current curriculum, bibliography and regulatory documents of the national education sector were reviewed. Results. The discipline offers a logical progression from fundamentals to applications. Four key areas for improvement were identified: a lack of knowledge about parasitology, a lack of alignment in the sequencing of Immunology topics, a lack of knowledge in bioinformatics, and limited use of online resources. The incorporation of knowledge from Parasitology and Bioinformatics, the reorganization of Immunology content, the updating of the bibliography, the design of interactive activities with virtual simulators, and a new name for the discipline Pharmaceutical Biotechnology are all possible improvements that do not require profound changes to the curriculum. Conclusion. The discipline is identified as fundamental for formation in biotechnology, a professional profile in high demand in the biopharmaceutical industry. The proposed improvements would contribute to strengthening its relevance and producing graduates prepared for the challenges of the sector.
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7221300130