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Boost your career in the field of health with the Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology. This program offers comprehensive training that combines basic research in biomedicine with the development of tools applicable to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Collaborate with research centers and companies to transform scientific advances into practical solutions, and prepare yourself to contribute effectively to the progress of the health sector.
Biomedical biotechnology connects basic research in biomedicine with practical applications of medical biotechnology. Its purpose is to develop new tools that drive advances in research, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
This is an area in full expansion, marked by intense activity in research centers and companies, where innovative solutions with applications in the healthcare field are continually emerging. This capacity for transformation and progress is what gives meaning to the creation of the Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology, aimed at training professionals prepared to contribute to the development of the medicine of the future.
Objectives of the degree
To train in biomedical biotechnology from a multidisciplinary approach, combining advanced knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and biomedicine.
To enable you to participate in research, development and innovation projects in health, from the laboratory to clinical application.
Prepare you to design new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, applying biotechnology to the treatment and study of diseases.
Boost your professional profile to work in academic, hospital, business or biotech environments.
Improve your scientific communication skills, both to disseminate results and to present projects to different audiences.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology will be able to develop their careers in different fields.
- Biomedical research, participating in basic, applied and translational research projects in public centers, hospitals and health sector companies.
- Development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, applying advanced biotechnology technologies to the clinical and health fields.
- Companies in the biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, working in the areas of R&D, production, quality control and project management.
- Clinical diagnostic laboratories, in the implementation and validation of new molecular and cellular methodologies for disease analysis.
- Knowledge transfer and innovation, acting as key profiles in the connection between research and business, contributing to bring new biomedical developments to the market.
- Teaching and scientific dissemination, in academic institutions and in projects oriented to the communication of biomedical knowledge.
Aimed primarily at
This master’s degree is designed for those who wish to delve deeper into biotechnology applied to biomedicine and its use in research and clinical settings.
- Graduates in Biology
- Graduates in Biochemistry
- Graduates or graduates in Pharmacy
- Graduates or graduates in Medicine
- Graduates in Biotechnology
- Graduates in Biomedicine
- Graduates or graduates in Health Sciences or related fields
Structure of the master’s degree
Credits: 90 ECTS
Mandatory:50 ects |Electives:16 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):24 ects
Module 1. Module Fundamentals of Biomedicine :20 ects mandatory
Subject:Methods and Bases of Biomedicine
Minimum credits: 20 | Character: Mandatory
Module 2. Molecular Pathology Module :23 compulsory ects
Subject:Molecular basis of human pathologies
Minimum credits: 23 | Character: Mandatory
Module 3. Therapies Module :7 ects mandatory
Subject:Advanced therapies
Minimum credits: 4 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Ethics, Legislation and Communication
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Mandatory
Module 4. Specific Elective Module :10 ects electives
Subject:Biotechnological Tools for Biomedicine
Minimum credits: 5 | Character: Elective
Subject:Knowledge Transfer and Management in Biomedicine
Minimum credits: 3 | Character: Elective
Subject:Challenges in Biomedicine
Minimum credits: 2 | Character: Elective
Module 5. Complementary Training Module :6 ects electives
Subject:Translational biomedicine
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Elective
Note: In this subject a maximum of 6 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (the syllabus contemplates a maximum of 6 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 6. Master’s thesis :24 ects final degree project
Subject:Master’s thesis
Minimum credits: 24 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
The Master in Biomedical Biotechnology offers the opportunity to carry out internships in companies and institutions to complement academic training with professional experience in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine. The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) facilitates the connection between the students and the companies through its Integrated Employment Service (SIE)
Research and access to Ph.
The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology provides advanced training that prepares students to enter the world of high-level research in biotechnology applied to health.
During the program, students will have the opportunity to connect with leading professionals in the sector, which will give them access to cutting-edge research and prestigious institutions.
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
The UPV offers students of the Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology the possibility of participating in academic exchange programs with international universities and research centers. These programs provide the opportunity to broaden training in prestigious academic environments and to collaborate in global research projects. The UPV International Relations Office manages and facilitates these exchanges, providing the necessary support to access these opportunities and enrich the experience in the field of biomedical biotechnology.
Facilities and laboratories
The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology is developed in an environment of excellence, with access to facilities and laboratories equipped with advanced technology. Students will be able to use specialized infrastructures for cellular and molecular analysis, biological cultures, bioinformatics and biomolecule production, among other key areas.
Master’s Thesis
The Master’s Thesis (TFM) is a research project in biomedical biotechnology that allows students to apply the knowledge acquired in a real environment. It can focus on the development of new diagnostic methods, the study of disease mechanisms through in vivo and in vitro models, the analysis of clinical cases, the design of new therapeutic strategies or the development of solutions for the massive analysis of molecular data, among others.
The TFM is governed by the regulations of the Universitat Politècnica de València, available here:
Collaborating companies and more
The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Biotechnology has the collaboration of prestigious research institutions, hospitals and associations in the biotechnology sector. These collaborations allow students to access a high-level professional environment, facilitating internships, the development of the Master’s Thesis and the establishment of key contacts in the academic, clinical and business fields.
Research Institutions
- Institute of Biomedicine of Valencia (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas)
- Prince Felipe Research Center of Valencia
Biotechnology Sector Associations
- Biotechnology of the Valencian Community (BIOVAL)
- Spanish Association of Biocompanies
- Valencian Health Agency (Hospital General Universitario and Hospital Universitario La Fe)
