Overview

This Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on research in paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology, supporting the study of health and disease across different stages of life, from fetal development to adulthood. It enables investigation of clinical conditions affecting mothers, children, and reproductive health, within specialised medical contexts.

Key Facts

The academic environment is linked to a department with extensive experience in health sciences education and research, structured to strengthen coherence and competitiveness through dedicated programmes. Candidates engage with diverse areas including genetics, infectious diseases, metabolic and neurological disorders, oncology, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, contributing to improvements in healthcare practice.

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 clinical and research methodology, monitoring progress, facilitating access to healthcare and research environments, and supporting thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for collaborative research where appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetic Alterations and Assisted Reproduction
Infectious Diseases in Paediatrics and Obstetrics
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Neurological and Renal Diseases
Oncology
Respiratory, Cardiac and Critical Care Medicine
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: July 10, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 4 other PhDs in Medicine 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

Interest and/or experience in paediatrics or obstetrics and gynaecology required
Research pre-project aligned with programme research lines assessed (60%)
Relevance of previous studies to programme research areas evaluated (20%)
Personal interview assessing suitability (20%)
Submission of academic certificates required; documents must be in Catalan, Spanish, or English (or officially translated)

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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

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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