Degree in Biomedicine

Biomedicine is a booming field and a pillar for progress in basic, preclinical and clinical research on diseases.

The degree in Biomedicine provides training in the biological bases of diseases, the design of therapies and vaccines, new diagnostic methods and prevention strategies, to be able to work in active and innovative fields such as health and biopharmaceuticals, both in the public and private sectors.

Characteristics of the degree in Biomedicine

• Deep knowledge of the functioning of the human body and the general scientific and technological foundations of basic clinical research.
• Biomedical research is carried out in collaboration with university research groups, companies, hospitals and research centres.
• Practical work is carried out in the development of research tools in the experimental laboratory (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, cell and tissue culture, use of animal models, etc.) and in the laboratory of transversal techniques (bioinformatics, database management and biomedical data analysis).
• This degree is taught at the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare and the Faculty of Medicine.

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Why study Biomedicine at UVic?

International projection

• Subjects taught in English every semester
• Opportunity to study subjects, do practicum and your the Final Year Project in international programs at foreign universities or institutions
• More than 160 mobility programs in around 30 countries
• International cooperation programs in developing countries

Teaching innovation

• Problem-based / project-based teaching methodology in all courses. Integrated projects
• Interdisciplinary programs in the fields of bioscience and engineering to carry out your Final Year Project

Employability

• Compulsory practicum in companies, hospitals, institutions or research centres
• Practicum in institutions abroad
• The Career Service provides guidance and advice on finding jobs throughout the degree course.

Research

• Conferences and seminars in the most up-to-date research fields
• Research in translational biomedicine
• Official master's degrees and doctoral programs

Information for new students

• Students new to the UVic-UCC Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering degrees must have a laptop in order to continue their studies.
• Computers are a fundamental tool to be able to follow classes, since they allow you to install the necessary software and to integrate the contents of different subjects.
• The University also has a laptop loan service for occasional reservations.