Overview

The programme is strongly committed to training PhDs capable of working in companies in health and agriculture and food companies and the biotechnology pharmaceutical and environment industries.

The aim of the PhD in Biotechnology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona to prepare students to be able to begin and complete training in theory, methodology and research in the multidisciplinary field of biotechnology, which is materialised in the production and public presentation of a complex, original and innovative doctoral thesis.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

Member or leader of teams working on research, development and innovation (R&D+I) projects.
Scientific staff in the biotechnology industry.
Auditing, consultancy and expert valuation services in the field of biotechnology.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Biological Systems for Effluent and Waste Treatment
Cell Distribution and Functional Characterisation of Proteases of Biomedical Interest through In Vivo Proteomics and Bioimaging
Computer Tools to Analyse Structure/Function
Design and Production of Proteins of Interest in Biomedicine and Nanotechnology
Designing Microbial Sensors for Biotechnological, Clinical and Environmental Applications
Isolating and Characterising Bacteriophages of Zoonotic Bacteria or Human Pathogens from Environmental Samples
Study of Microbial Diversity in Agricultural Systems. Impact of Phytosanitary Treatments
Study of the Cause of Diabetes Mellitus and Development of New Gene Therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 29 May, 28 July, 13 October, 16 November

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 5 other PhDs in Biotechnology in Spain

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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

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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