Program Overview
The Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Spanish, Catalan 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 natural sciences. 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 Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Analysis and Presentation of Scientific Data\', \'Example Cases in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology\', \'New Advances in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Cancer and radiobiology\', \'Clinical Cytogenetics\', \'Comparative Genomics\', \'Integrated Cytogenetics Laboratory\', \'Research Methodology\', \'Work Placement\', \'Analysis and Presentation of Scientific Data\', \'Example Cases in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology\', \'New Advances in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Development, Totipotency and Differentiation\', \'Integrated Reproductive Biology Laboratory\', \'Technology Associated with Reproduction\', \'Research Methodology\', \'Work Placement\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Biotechnology, or their equivalents from other universities. Graduates in Microbiology or Biochemistry may also apply. In the latter cases, students\' specific training in ReproductiveBiology and Cytogenetics is examined. If necessary, the master\'s committee will ask students to take bridging courses.
Level B1 in Catalan or Spanish, in the case of students who do not have these as their first language. Students with no certificate of proficiency in these languages will be interviewed by the master\'s committee before a decision is taken on admittance or exclusion.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60