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
- Pre-registration deadlines: 29 May, 28 July, 13 October, 16 November
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biotechnology View 4 other PhDs in Biotechnology in SpainAcademic 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
Tuition Fee
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International
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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