Biomedical Science (Biomedicine)

Overview

Based on a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary curriculum, you will obtain an education that will allow you to convert basic knowledge into concrete applications that can contribute to improvements in public health.

You will be able to apply for admission if you have taken one of the correct academic routes and meet the general requirements for admission to this bachelor's degree programme. At the same time, it is recommended that you demonstrate a vocational attitude towards science, research and health, and have the following skills:

• An interest in research
• Observation skills
• Critical thought
• Responsibility and a strong work ethic
• Proactivity
• Organisation, memory and motivation
• Teamwork
• Assertiveness and empathy

• An interest in helping individuals and the community as a whole

Objectives and competences

The international nature of this Biomedical Science (Biomedicine) bachelor's degree programme from UIC Barcelona will prepare you for work anywhere in the world.

It will provide you with the tools to be able to participate in the value chain that is necessary to offer the products, treatments or technology that will benefit patient’s health. We will also work on tools for professional development that will help you join the labour market once your studies are complete.

Our course will teach you to know and have control over the bioinformatic tools that will allow you to manage the large volume of data generated nowadays, as well as undertake experiments in healthcare projects.

The practical classes are just as important as the theory classes so you can receive a full education. For that reason, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in cutting-edge research centres at both a national and an international level, as well as in prestigious biomedical companies.

You will learn to acquire a grounding in the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms you need to transfer knowledge of research to the causes of pathologies and develop tools to study, diagnose and treat them.

Professional opportunities

• Biomedical research
• Biomedical business sector: entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of biomedicine.
• Pharmaceutical industry: production of medicines, vaccinations and diagnostic tests.
• Biotechnological industry: products and equipment for biomedical laboratories.
• Public health institutes and agencies to monitor health problems.
• Agencies to control the use of medicines.
• Service companies and advisory services in products for biomedical research and diagnosis.
• Resident biology internship.
• Diagnostic laboratories.
• The agri-food industry: production of safe food in the healthcare field.
• The veterinary industry: production of medicines, vaccinations and diagnostic tests.