Objectives and competences
Course aimed at degree and diploma holders in areas relating to the biomedical sciences who are interested in developing their professional activity in the scientific departments of the pharmaceutical industry. The course provides solid knowledge in the area of drugs and specifically in the design and development of the life cycle of a new drug. Professional placements allow students to work directly in pharmaceutical sector in a multidisciplinary setting. The teaching plan provides communication and presentation skills as well as leadership skills, analytical thinking, customer orientation, etc.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Lifelong learning master's degree certificate |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 90 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 9.200,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | Yes, extracurricular |
| Start of teaching period | 29/09/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 29/05/2026 |
| jclaguna@ub.edu | |
| Webpage | https://www.esame.org/mdcifbarcelona |
| Managment | Laguna Egea, Juan Carlos |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | No |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To acquire theoretical and practical training to aid professional development within the pharmaceutical industry.
- To acquire broad theoretical knowledge in the scientific area of drugs.
- To acquire practical experience in the different stages of new drug development in order to design a life-cycle management plan for a new drug.
- To acquire experience in team work and cooperation with other professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
- To achieve the highest possible levels of interpersonal communication and organization skills.
- To acquire a detailed understanding and direct experience of professional practice in the pharmaceutical sector.
- To acquire communication skills and presentation techniques.
- To develop other skills and competencies related to leadership, analytical and conceptual thought, customer orientation, relationship development, impact and influence management, initiative and commitment to the organization.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Graduates and diploma holders in life sciences, health sciences and related subjects such as pharmacy, medicine, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or veterinary science.- Recent graduates looking to work in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Active professionals who need to broaden and structure their knowledge in this area.
Access requirements: bachelor's degree and a level of English level to a TOEFL score of 65-95 (an English test will be taken).
Access requirements and conditions
Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'alimentació Av. Joan XXIII, 27-31 08028 - Barcelona España |
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| Email address | jclagunae@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.esame.org/mdcifbarcelona |
| Telephone | 934 021 880 |
| Observations | from 18:00 to 21:00. |
Further information
| Address | Juan Carlos Laguna Egea Departament de Farmacologia, Toxicologia i Química Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació 08028 - Barcelona España |
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| Email address | jclaguna@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.esame.org/mdcifbarcelona |
| Telephone | 934 021 880 |
| Observations | Tuesday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. |