Masters Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine
Jaén, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine at UJA can be completed in one academic year and is worth 60 ECTS credits. Two specialisations are available: Biomedicine and Biotechnology.
Molecular biology, cell biology and genetics are dynamic, creative scientific fields with a major social and economic impact, especially when it comes to their links with medicine and biotechnology. The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the University of Jaén offers advanced training and practical experience of biological processes and mechanisms, as well as techniques for studying them.
This master’s programme is intended to prepare students to progress to doctoral study or to join companies or organisations working in the fields of Biotechnology and Biomedicine. To equip students with an in-depth knowledge of these specialist areas, the teaching staff includes researchers from biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical professionals and medical practitioners.
Applicant Profile
To take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine, applicants should be interested in molecular biology, cell biology and genetics and should ideally hold an undergraduate degree related to Science or Health Sciences.
Type of subject
- Compulsory - 30 ECTS credits
- Optional - 15 ECTS credits
- Master’s Dissertation - 15 ECTS credits
- Total - 60 ECTS credits
Objectives
- To equip you with the skills you need to conduct research in Biomedicine and Biotechnology.
- To encourage you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, exploring new career prospects in research in the broad fields of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at universities, R&D&I laboratories and research centres.
- To train you as a professional in Biotechnology and Biomedicine who takes a critical scientific approach to the field.
- To enhance your ability to design experiments and research projects and improve your practical skills in laboratory work.
- To improve your science communication and teamwork skills.
The course summary contains the full list of academic skills certified by the Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the University of Jaén.
Career Guidance
This master’s degree qualifies students to pursue doctoral studies such as the Doctoral Programme in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Jaén, provided that they have obtained a minimum of 300 ECTS credits during official university programmes, at least 60 of which must be at master’s level.
The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the University of Jaén provides students with comprehensive training, equipping them with the skills they need to enter the labour market. However, it does not provide access to a regulated profession.