Curriculum
Curriculum structure
The Master’s programme is organised into five modules with a strong practical component.
Structure and organisation
The Master’s programme is organised into five modules with a strong practical component:
Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Techniques
Cellular Techniques – 6 ECTS
Molecular Techniques – 6 ECTS
Advances in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biology
Advanced Cell Biology – 3 ECTS
Cell Signalling – 3 ECTS
Mechanisms Generating Genetic Variation – 3 ECTS
Regulation of Gene Expression – 3 ECTS
Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
Compulsory in the second semester – 3 ECTS
Electives
14 elective subjects are offered in the second semester – 3 ECTS (each)
Optional External Internships
Annual elective – 6 ECTS
Master’s Thesis
Annual compulsory – 12 ECTS
Access the course guide for more information.
More information
The Master’s programme was entered in the Register of Universities, Centres and Qualifications (RUCT) of the Government of Spain on 2010-11-12. Institutionally accredited on 2015-07-08, with two modifications aimed at improving it on 2021-06-10 and 2024-01-17.
The Master’s programme received the Xunta de Galicia Excellence Distinction in the 2020-2021 academic year, renewed for a further five years in the 2024-2025 academic year.