Program Overview
The Biomedical Research at University of Santiago de Compostela is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,640 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'1. Compulsory subjects / 18 ECTS\', \'2. Elective subjects of 1st. half / 24 ECTS\', \'3. Elective subjects of 2nd. half / 24 ECTS\', "4. Master\'s Final Project / 24 ECTS", \'Clinic endocrinology and nutrition\', \'Neoplasia and cellular endocrinology\', \'Neuroendocrinology, obesity and metabolism\', \'Molecular and cellular basis of disease\', \'Biological bases of cancer\', \'Human genomics and genetic medicine\', \'Techniques applied to biomedical research\', \'Advances in Legal Medicine and Criminology\', \'Forensic Toxicology\', \'Forensic Genetics\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
While no specific degree is required for admission to the Master\'s Degree in Biomedical Research it is recommended, but not essential, to have completed the studies corresponding to Degrees in Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Dentistry, Nursing and Psychology or any other Bachelor\'s degree that includes studies of Fundamental Biology and/or Medicine.
The desirable qualities for the future student of the Master\xc2\x92s in Biomedical Research include:
- Medium/high level of English.
- Working capacity.
- Willingness for teamwork.
- Capacity for logical reasoning.
- Capacity to obtain, interpret and apply knowledge.
- Scientific spirit.
- Ability to solve problems.
In case there are more applications than seats offered, the followingspecific criteria shall apply:
- Academic transcript: 66%
- Research experience: 34%
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,640 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,640 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,900 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Santiago de Compostela directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Santiago de Compostela
University of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago, Chile
The University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia. It is one of the...
University Profile- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months