University master's degrees
University Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine

Training in cutting-edge research aimed at developing a scientific, academic or professional career in research centres, universities, hospitals and companies from the R&D&i sector 

Official Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine

Access

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

Admission requirements

The admission requirements are as follows:  

  • Graduates in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering or Medicine, as well as graduates in studies in these fields from other countries.  
  • Proof of Catalan or Spanish language at level B2 (only when Catalan or Spanish is not the mother tongue). Knowledge of English at B2 level accredited by official degree. In the event that the student cannot prove knowledge of the required languages, the Master's Degree Committee will carry out an internal test and decide on the admission or exclusion of the student. 

Selection criteria

Where the number of registered places exceeds the number of places offered, the allocation of places will be made in accordance with the following priority criteria:  

  • Academic record: up to 5 points. 
  • Studies carried out in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine: up to 3 points. 
  • Previous professional or research experience in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine: up to 2 points. 

Complementary training

Graduates in Computer Studies, Chemistry or Physics may need to take and pass certain bridging courses.

The Master's committee will examine candidates' previous studies and decide which bridging courses are required.

Graduates in Physics and Computer Studies will need to take a maximum of 21 ECTS credits in bridging courses selected from the following subjects belonging to the Bachelor's Degrees in Biochemistry of Biotechnology:
  •     Biochemistry, 6 ECTS
  •     Molecular Biology, 6 ECTS
  •     Recombinant DNA Technology, 3 ECTS
  •     Basic Instrumental Techniques, 3 ECTS
  •     Advanced Instrumental Techniques, 3 ECTS

Chemistry graduates who have not taken Molecular Biology as part of their degree need to take up to a maximum of 9 ECTS through the following subjects belonging to the Bachelor's Degrees in Biochemistry of Biotechnology:
  •     Molecular Biology, 6 ECTS
  •     Recombinant DNA Technology, 3 ECTS