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 

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

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Master description

The study plan of the master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine detailed below comprises 60 ECTS and is structured in two specialisations:
1 - Biomolecules in Biomedical Research
2 - Molecular Pathology
There are two core compulsory modules for a total of 24 ECTS: a module of Basic Research Skills in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine for 9 ECTS, and a module of Advanced Seminars in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine for 6 ECTS, in addition to the 9 credits for the Master's Dissertation.

Teaching timetable

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Study plan structure

 

 

Type Credits
Compulsory 15
Optional 36
Master Thesis 9
TOTAL 60

 

Specialisation in Biomedical Research

 

Module Credits Type
Advanced Seminars in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 6 OB
Basic Research Skills in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 9 OB
Master's Dissertation 9 OB
Professional Work Experience and Research in Structural Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 OT*
Advanced Genomics and Proteomics 9 OT**
Function of Biomolecules in Health and Illness 9 OT**
Molecular Bases of Signal Transduction and Cancer 9 OT**
Recombinant DNA: Basics and Advanced Applications 9 OT**
Structure of Biomolecules 9 OT**

* Specialization Compulsory
** Optional, you must take 27 credits

 

Specialisation in Molecular Pathology

 

 

Module Credits Type
Advanced Seminars in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 6 OB
Basic Research Skills in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine 9 OB
Master's Dissertation 9 OB
Professional Work Experience and Research in Molecular Pathology 9 OT*
Advances in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology 9 OT**
Basic Translational and Clinical Research Skills 9 OT**
Molecular Bases of Signal Transduction and Cancer 9 OT**
Molecular Neurobiology and Physiology 9 OT**
Transgenesis and Gene Therapy: from Animal to Clinic 9 OT**

* Specialization Compulsory
** Optional, you must take 27 credits

 

OB: Compulsory
OT: Optional