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Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biomedicine
Universitat Autňnoma de Barcelona
| Application deadline: | 9 September to 4 October, 2013 |
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| Start date: | January 2014 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
The aim of this master's degree is to offer high-quality training in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine that will allow students to join a research group or a pharmaceutical, biotechnological or biomedical company. Both theory-based and research and development modules are included.
The degree is divided into two different specialisations:
* Biomolecules in Biomedical Research, which aims to relate the structure of biomolecules to their function, thus allowing the rational design of applications that will benefit society;
* Molecular Pathology, with a focus on understanding the molecular causes of human pathologies and on identifying new advanced therapies.
Those interested in enrolling in this master's degree can apply for one of the Those interested in enrolling in this master's degree can apply for one of the grants offered by the Catalunya-La Pedrera Foundation for graduates enrolling in master's degrees. A total of 5,000 Euros is offered in one enrolment aid for this master's degree. To apply you must have an excellent student record, a Spanish passport and you must enrol in the course full-time.
Career options
When you complete the Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine you will be prepared to develop a scientific, academic or professional career in research centres, universities, hospitals and companies in the R&D sector. Some of the specific fields you will be prepared to work in are biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutics and food technology.
This master's degree also meets the academic needs of research personnel wishing to undertake PhD studies in biochemistry, molecular biology and biomedicine.
Contents
The Master's degree is split into two specialisations, each with a research and academic profile (60 ECTS credits).
All students, irrespective of their chosen specialisation, must take the course unit in "Fundamental Skills in Biochemical, MolecularBiology and Biomedical Research".
Structure
Type Credits Compulsory 15 Optional 36 Master Thesis 9 TOTAL 60
Specialisation in Biomedical Research
Module Credits Type 9 OB Advanced Seminars in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 6 OB Master's Thesis 9 OB Professional Work Experience and Research in Structural Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 OT* Biomolecule Structure 9 OT** Function of Biomolecules in Health and Illness 9 OT** Genomics and Proteomics 9 OT** Molecular Bases of Signal Transduction and Cancer 9 OT*** Recombinant DNA: Basics and Advanced Applications 9 OT*** * Specialization Compulsory
** Optional, you must take 18 credits
*** Optional, you must take 9 credits
Specialisation in Molecular Pathology
Module Credits Type 9 OB Advanced Seminars in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 6 OB Master's Thesis 9 OB Professional Work Experience and Research in Molecular Pathology 9 OT* Advances in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology 9 OT** Molecular Neurobiology and Physiology 9 OT** Transgenesis and Gene Therapy: from Animal to Clinic 9 OT** Basic Translational and Clinical Research Skills 9 OT*** Molecular Bases of Signal Transduction and Cancer 9 OT*** * Specialization Compulsory
** Optional, you must take 18 credits
*** Optional, you must take 9 credits
OB: Compulsory
OT: Optional
Requirements
Ideal student profile
The profile for access to this Master's degree requires previous training in sciences, whether in health and life sciences or other experimental sciences.
Admission
The admission requirements are as follows: * Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Physics, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy or Medicine, including those obtained for studies undertaken in other countries.
* Official certificate of English at level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Languages. If this certificate is not available the coordinator will give an English level test.
Selection criteria
The selection criteria are:
* The suitability of your previous studies.
* Average grade for your university studies.
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
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