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Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
Biomedical Science, Molecular Sciences, Biochemistry
Overview
This Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on understanding biological processes at the molecular level, supporting research across biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedicine. It enables investigation into fundamental mechanisms of living systems, from macromolecular structure to cellular regulation, with applications in health and disease.
Key Facts
The academic environment integrates multiple research centres, hospitals, and specialised institutes, providing access to cutting-edge technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates engage with diverse research areas including gene regulation, biophysics, genomics, signalling pathways, and gene therapy, contributing to advances in biomedical science and its clinical translation.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on experimental and analytical approaches, monitoring progress, facilitating access to research infrastructures and international collaborations, and supporting thesis preparation and completion.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Pathology and Pharmacology
- Gene Regulation and Macromolecular Structure
- Genetically Modified Animals and Gene Therapy
- Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics
- Molecular Biophysics in Biomedicine
- Signal Transduction and Cell Signalling
- Thesis Research and Supervision
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related field required
- English proficiency at minimum B2 level required (certificate or test)
- Academic record must meet minimum grade requirement (>1.4/4)
- Completion of at least 9 ECTS of experimental research work during the master's degree
- Personal interview assessing motivation, creativity, and research potential
- Research proposal alignment with programme lines evaluated (up to 4 points)
- Research grants considered (up to 4 points)
- Academic record assessed (up to 3 points)
- Submission of motivation letter, supervisor/tutor endorsement, CV, and proof of English required
- Up to 30 ECTS of bridging courses may be required in the first year
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (Non-residents)
1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals)
1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
Additional Details
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs
Barcelona, Spain
1,246-2,201 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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