Overview

The MBMB provides direct access to both doctoral programs in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine offered by the UPV/EHU or the UC (recognized with Distinction towards Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Education).

Objectives

The main goal is to provide comprehensive and high-quality training for new researchers in the fields of Molecular Biology and Biomedical Sciences.

Upon completion of their Master’s degree from University of Cantabria:

Students will have developed a broad, critical and upto-date vision of the main topics in molecular biology and biomedicine at a cellular and molecular level.

Students will have acquired the knowledge and aptitudes needed to begin a research career in these subjects at the PhD level.
Students will have developed the scientific skills necessary to make effective use of a wide variety of important techniques in molecular biology and biomedical laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Workshop in Biomedicine

Workshop in Molecular Biology

Genetic engineering and Biotechnology

Structure of macromolecules

Fundamentals of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics

Workshop in Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santander, Spain

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Molecular Sciences Genetics View 8 other Masters in Genetics 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualifications: Undergraduate university degree in Biochemistry; Biology; Biotechnology; Pharmacy; Medicine; Chemistry; Veterinary Science; Physics or equivalent degrees.
Acceptance of degrees in other fields is at the discretion of the Master’s Committee.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Santander

430 - 700 EUR /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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