Biomedical Research

The master's programme in Biomedical Research is focused on the study of the molecular, cellular, physiological and evolutionary foundations of biological processes and their pathological or adaptive alterations. It is primarily, although not exclusively, aimed at students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in different areas of biomedicine.

The programme's main objective is to help students acquire advanced conceptual and experimental knowledge of the molecular and cellular foundations for cellular processes and dysfunctions involved in physiological function and disease and to teach them to apply this knowledge to basic and biomedical research.

Compulsory training activities (50 ECTS credits)

• Molecular and Cellular Pathology
• Molecular Pathology of Systems
• Introduction to the Design of Research Projects
• Master’s Degree Final Project

Optional subjects (students must choose subjects worth a total of 10 ECTS credits)

• Genes and Cell Function
• Cell Communication
• Genomes and Systems
• Model Organisms in Biomedicine
• Breakthroughs in Neurosciences
• Elements of Biocomputing
• Scientific Communication
• Introduction to Biomedicine
• Advanced Seminars in Biomedical Research
• Science in Action

Requirements

• Official undergraduate degree/diploma (or a bachelor's degree, a degree in engineering or architecture, diplomas, technical engineering and technical architecture diplomas, or, for foreign qualifications, the equivalent qualification awarded by an accredited higher education institution) and the academic transcript of the accredited official training with the average grade at the university of origin. Qualifications can be in the following academic areas: scientific-natural sciences and health sciences.
• Curriculum Vitae in Spanish, English or Catalan. 
• A letter of motivation in English stating the candidate's interest in following the master's programme (400 to 600 words). 
• A letter of acceptance into a Research Group in order to carry out the master's internship.
• a) If you have already been accepted to a research group for doing the master research practicum, please provide the acceptance letter by the group's supervisor/director. The group can be located in Spain or in a foreign country.

  b) If you do not have a host research group at the time of registering, you must indicate your first 5 choices, in order of preference, from the list of groups offered by the BIOMED master.

• Identity Card or Passport. 
• Proof of English language (level B2). English: official Cambridge certificates (FCE or higher), with results of 6.0 at IELTS or 100 at TOEFL (iBT), will be accepted, among others.
• Professional experience in any of the fields related to the master's programme.(optional)
• Research experience.(optional)
• Teaching experience. (optional)
• Additional academic training in areas related to the master's programme.(optional)

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• GRAL - General scholarships for students enrolled on post-compulsory studies.  
• MATRC - Financial credential for the purposes of processing university enrolments without prior payment of the public prices for the academic services.
• UPF - Tuition fee scholarship for university master's degree students
• Global Education