Objectives and competences

This postgraduate course addresses the process of developing pharmaceutical and biotechnological products and the challenges and problems involved in it. Technology, along with the application of new commercial structures and financing methods, is coming together to facilitate drug discovery, clinical development and greater patient access to new therapies.

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateSpecialization diploma
Coordinating facultyInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Pharmacy
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits30
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 3.200,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period03/11/2025
End of teaching period17/05/2026
E-mailadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage https://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-desenvolupament-innovacio-industria-farmaceutica-biotecnologica.html
ManagmentCarbó Banús, Marcel·lí
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-desenvolupament-innovacio-industria-farmaceutica-biotecnologica.html
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

The general objective of the Postgraduate Course in Pharmaceutical Industry and Biotechnology is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply research, development and commercialization processes of new drugs and biotechnological products. The aim is for students to understand the structure of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, marketing strategies and product launches, as well as preclinical and clinical research methodologies. In addition, they will acquire skills in the use of biomarkers in precision medicine, in the application of translational medicine and in the development of biotechnological products of natural origin, guaranteeing ethics, quality and compliance with current regulations.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Professionals in the field of health and life sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, biology, biotechnology, human biology, biochemistry, etc.
- Candidates from different areas who are interested in finding out more about these scientific areas, health professionals, business people and the public in general are also included.

Academic requirements: English level B1 (some required readings and videos are in English).

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.il3.ub.edu
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsOnline

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-desenvolupament-innovacio-industria-farmaceutica-biotecnologica.html
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsDe dilluns a dijous de 9:00 a 21:00 hores i divendres de 9:00 a 15:00 h Horari de juliol: de dilluns a divendres de 9:00 a 16:00 h. Horari d'agost: de dilluns a divendres de 9:00 a 16:00 h. Horari de Nadal: de dilluns a divendres de 9:00 a 16:00 h.

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