Interdisciplinary education and skills driving sustainable innovation in applied biosciences
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262504Keywords:
Active learning, Interdisciplinary education, Professional competencies, Biosciences, Educational technologyAbstract
Introduction: interdisciplinary education has emerged as a strategic approach to enhance competencies in applied biosciences, fostering sustainable innovation in professional training.
Objective: to analyze pedagogical, technological, and curricular strategies that promote integral learning in bioscience programs, based on recent literature.
Method: An exploratory review of scientific publications from 2020 to 2025 was conducted, structured according to the PRISMA methodology, with a focus on educational approaches in biological and environmental sciences.
Results: Active methodologies—such as problem-based learning, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)—strengthened critical skills including analytical thinking, multidisciplinary collaboration, and socio-environmental awareness. Integrated curricula and collaborative projects proved effective in connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world problem solving, reinforcing both academic and social relevance. However, structural limitations persisted, including curricular rigidity, limited teacher training in interdisciplinary methods, and the digital divide.
Conclusions: Despite these challenges, the incorporation of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence and virtual learning environments—offers promising pathways to transform education into more flexible, inclusive, and sustainable models. Interdisciplinary education not only drives innovation in applied biosciences but also responds to the scientific, technological, and environmental demands of the 21st century.
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