Objectives and competences
This course is aimed at undergraduate students with a minimum of 90 credits completed and recent graduates who wish to strengthen their experimental training in one of the research lines of the departments of the Faculty of Biology at the University of Barcelona, whether they are interested in field work or laboratory stays. The course is taught during the SECOND semester of 2025-26 and requires part-time dedication. Students are integrated into the research group of the professor who has accepted them and will perform experimental tasks under his or her direction and supervision.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Biologia |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 7 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan;English;Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 10,00 € 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 period | 01/02/2026 |
| End of teaching period | 30/06/2026 |
| acuchi@ub.edu; secretaria-biologia@ub.edu | |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/biologia/secretaria-d-estudiants-i-docencia |
| Managment | Grifoll Ruiz, Magdalena |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Yes, with outstanding academic credits (10% or less) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To execute sampling and experimental protocols.
- To gain the ability to obtain scientific data.
- To acquire the capacity to reliably analyse results.
-To gain experience in handling and using scientific instrumentation.
- To acquire the skills needed to effectively interact and participate as a member of a research group.
- To acquire the capacity for effective scientific communication.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Bachelor's degree students in biosciences who have passed at least 90 credits and recent graduates (1 year) who have been pre-approved by one of the teachers of the course. All participants must voluntarily take out insurance at the time of enrolment.Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
12/01/2026 30/01/2026Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Biologia Avinguda Diagonal 643 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | mgrifoll@ub.edu |
| Webpage | |
| Telephone | 934035752 |
| Observations | flexible schedule (must be agreed with the assigned teacher), with a dedication of 2 hours per day. |
Further information
| Address | Secretaria d'Estudiants de la Facultat de Biologia Avinguda Diagonal 643 08028 - Barcelona |
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| Email address | acuchi@ub.edu; secretaria-biologia@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/biologia/secretaria-d-estudiants-i-docencia |
| Telephone | 934 021 086 |
| Observations | Monday to Friday, from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m, and Tuesday and Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m (opening hours). Online registration days will be from January 25 to 31, 2025. |