Introduction:

The Problem-based learning is a pedagogic strategy based on the student as the primary author of his own learning, this strategy constitutes a new perspective of teaching. At college level Problem-based learning is outlined like one of the most innovative approaches in the current academic education.

Objective:

The aim of this research was to analyze the strategy of Problem-based learning in the development of transversal, instrumental and systemic competencies in college first semester students, in the healthy area.

Methods:

The sample was composed by 465 students. All of them developed the topic about values and environment in the frame of biology course employing Problem-based learning. following that they completed an evaluation questionnaire about transversal competencies, which evaluated the development achieved in each of the competences.

Results:

The results suggest a greater development of the systemics competences with the use of the Problem-based learning strategy.

Conclusions:

We concluded that this strategy Problem-based learning possibly helps to favor the collaborative work in college students.

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