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

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

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / 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

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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