Choose your specialisation
Multidisciplinary pathway in biology
Half of the credits are elective, allowing you to specialise in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Physiology or Biomedicine.
This master’s programme is of interest for the continuing education of healthcare professionals and those in R R technicians and technologists in companies; and upper-secondary school teachers.
The master’s programme has two modes: on-campus and blended (hybrid). In both cases, there is a strong emphasis on developing on-campus laboratory practicals.
In the blended mode, compulsory subjects are concentrated into a three-to-four-week period in November and December. In the second semester, electives are offered with on-campus and online practicals so that students can tailor their electives to their interests and specific needs.
Academic structure
Explore our curriculum
The master’s programme is organised into five modules:
- Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Techniques (12 compulsory credits)
- Advances in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biology (12 compulsory credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment (3 compulsory credits)
- Electives (21 elective credits)
- Master’s Thesis (12 compulsory credits)
Curriculum structure
The modules are distributed between the first and second semesters; consult their course guides at the following link.
External placements
External Placements, a 6-credit elective, can be completed during the first or second semester according to your preferences.
blended or hybrid mode
Combine the freedom of distance learning with on-campus sessions.
MBMCX in detail
Master’s in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biology
Design your own learning pathway, on campus or blended, and access the international double degree Universidade da Coruña – Università degli Studi di Palermo.
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Highly personalised pathway
Half of the credits are elective, allowing you to specialise in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Physiology or Biomedicine.
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Access to research groups
The master’s programme enables you to join research groups at the Faculty of Sciences, CICA (Advanced Scientific Research Centre) or INIBIC (Biomedical Research Institute), associated with the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña (CHUAC).
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Training flexibility
This master’s programme can be taken on campus or blended, and with full-time dedication (one academic year) or part-time (two academic years).
Fit your studies around your availability. You can take this master’s programme on campus from September to July, or in blended mode with on-campus practical classes for only three weeks in November and December. In addition, in either format you can study full time (one year) or part time (two years).
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Talent retention
Research groups have the capacity to bring in excellent professionals who graduate from the master’s programme through nationally and internationally competitive projects and contracts.
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Faculty
The master’s programme faculty is made up mainly of staff from the UDC and INIBIC. It also includes guest lecturers from partner centres.
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Double degree
The master’s programme offers an international double degree Universidade da Coruña – University of Palermo (over two academic years).
Advantages of the UDC
Studying at the Faculty of Sciences
The Faculty of Sciences offers an interdisciplinary academic environment where it is possible to connect with specialists with a biological, chemical, physical or nanotechnology focus.
Students can also take part in common activities offered transversally, such as lectures on current research topics, bibliographic management courses, information sessions on career opportunities, or science outreach activities, among others.
