General Information

The Doctoral Program in Biomedicine concentrates the academic resources of the University of Barcelona in the area of advanced training of doctoral students in biomedical research.

This new Doctoral Program is regulated by Royal Decree 56/2005, of 21 January 2006. It is situated within the framework of the educational reforms at postgraduate level aimed at creating a common European Higher Education Area.

From 2006-07 on, the Doctoral Program in Biomedicine replaces the following doctoral programs: Cell Biology and Pathology, Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Biopathology in Medicine, Immunology and Microsystems, Sensors and Activators Engineering.

The new Doctoral Program received the Commendation for Quality from Spain 's General Directorate of Universities (MCD2006-00544) for 2006-07; and has been renewed for for 2007-2008.

The sequencing of the human genome represented a key event in biomedical research, providing a magnificent opportunity for the study and understanding of complex biological systems and the molecular foundations of diseases. A multidisciplinary approach to knowledge will be essential for future scientists. Advances in techniques and basic research in cell biology and molecular biology form an integral part of research in molecular pathology, molecular genetics, pharmacology and physiology.

The Doctoral Program in Biomedicine combines the traditional areas of biomedical study in a single interdisciplinary model. It involves the participation of highly-respected scientists from a range of specialized areas, university departments, faculties, and research institutes (the Barcelona Science Park, IDIBAPS, IDIBELL, CSIC and others), whose different experimental approaches will enrich the program.