Overview
Special emphasis is placed on the necessary knowledge, methods and techniques for quality research and the production of a PhD thesis within a multidisciplinary framework in collaboration with other national and international groups.
Professional opportunities
This Neurosciences PhD programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options:
- Biomedical research in research centres healthcare bodies.
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
- University teaching.
Programme Structure
Lines of research:- Biological Bases of Ageing and Dementias
- Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in Degeneration of Motoneurons
- Characterisation of Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects in Experimental Models of Focal Brain Lesion and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Genetic Bases of Phenotypes Related to Mental and Neurological Illnesses
- Mechanisms of Glial Activity and Immune System in Relation to Neurodegenerative and Neurovascular Pathologies
- Memory Enhancement and Recovery in Rodents: Neuronal, Neurochemical and Molecular Mechanisms
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Pre-registration deadlines: 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
NeuroscienceAcademic 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.
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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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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Scholarships Information
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