Faculty of Sciences

The University Council in 1975 established Medellín for a new academic structure in order to provide a thorough training in Basic Sciences, Natural and Exact Sciences and Humanities and Economics, which was agreed by the creation of the Faculty of Science and Humanities and Economics Medellín.

Initially, the Faculty consisted of the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Sciences. Later, in 1983, founded the Institute of Natural Sciences and Ecology-ICNE-, in order to promote interdisciplinary work. At present the Faculty has 6 schools: Biosciences, Statistics, Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

Currently the areas of analysis, statistics, Entomology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Organic Physical Chemistry, Technical Optics, Geomorphology and Soils, among others, have teachers and researchers Masters and Doctorate level of highly qualified, who maintain active links with academic peers the national and international community.