Overview

The study plan for this Advanced Genetics master's degree at Autonomous University of Barcelona offers several advantages to students. Among the strengths of this new version of the master's degree are:

New modules designed taking into account the first batch of new students from the university's bachelor's degree programmes
Elimination of itineraries and specialisations
Removal of overlaps with modules of other master's degrees
Lectures in English
Theory concentrated in the first semester, which means that the second semester is totally free for work on the research paper. This allows study periods that can be spent outside the UAB's area of influence.

Career options

Professional career options include:

Hospital genetics
Clinical genetics
Evolutionary medicine (a new evolving speciality)
Pre- and postnatal (including preimplantational) genetic diagnosis centres
Genetic service firms (sequentiation, microarrays, genome analysis, bioinformatics)
Science equipment firms
Genetic consultancy
Science police
Quality control for the food industry (detecting transgenics, etc.)?
Genetic improvement of animals or plants
Pharmaceutical industry and related industries (evaluation of genotoxicity, etc.)

Programme Structure

One compulsory module has been programmed that cuts across the whole curriculum, presenting the latest advances in genetics through seminars on plant genomics, genetics for development or other areas that are not included in the other course modules.

Learning outcomes for the students will be defined by their success in integrating course contents in their final dissertation, the knowledge of theory acquired in the different modules and the methodologies developed in the practical sessions.

The experience accumulated in organising this master's degree allows us to offer a wide variety of centres, where students can choose the subject areas that best fit in with their chosen career.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 6 other Masters in Molecular Sciences 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

The registration-request form, duly completed and signed by person responsible for the coordination or tutorial of the master’s degree in question.

An identity document that is valid at the time of registration:

For EU students, this means your original Spanish ID document; or your passport; or a document verifying your ID that indicates your NIE (foreign-resident ID number).

For non-EU students, this means both the original and a photocopy of your currently valid TIE (foreign-resident ID card). If you have not yet been issued with a TIE, please bring your passport and a photocopy of your TIE-request form. You will then have a maximum period of three months in which to present the full document.

Certificate of English B1. If the student don't have any certificate, an interview will determine if he/she has the appropriate level.

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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

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1140 EUR / year

≈ 1140 EUR / year

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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Available Scholarships

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