In today's global scientific landscape, genomics is revolutionizing our understanding of biology, from human health and disease to the evolution of life on Earth. This transformation is driving innovation in the fields of Health, Agriculture, Conservation, Biotechnology and many others.

The Master's Degree in Genetics and Genomics at the University of Barcelona is designed for students seeking advanced and interdisciplinary training in one of the most transformative areas of modern biology. The program offers comprehensive training in genetics, genomics, evolution, development and biomedicine, combining rigorous theoretical foundations with practical experience in advanced genetic analysis and bioinformatics. Whether your goal is to deepen your scientific knowledge, pursue a career in research or industry, or prepare for doctoral studies, this program offers you a solid foundation in genetics and genomics within a global academic environment.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Biomedical research institutions
• Genomic analysis and diagnostic laboratories
• International pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
• Public health agencies and basic academic research centers worldwide

The program is taught by a team of internationally renowned professors and researchers, many of whom lead leading projects in genetics and genomics. In addition, students benefit from direct collaboration with the National Center for Genome Analysis (CNAG), one of the most important genomic research centers in Europe.

Barcelona offers a unique combination of innovation and lifestyle: it is a center of scientific research, home to important biomedical institutions, and a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its architecture, culture, and quality of life.

As part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), your degree will be recognized throughout Europe and beyond, opening you up to international doctoral programs and career opportunities.

This master's program is ideal for students in life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, or related disciplines who are looking for a globally relevant education and the opportunity to study in one of Europe's most inspiring academic and cultural environments.

• Course plans 2025 - 2026
• Course plans 2024 - 2025
• Course plans 2023 - 2024
• Course plans 2022 - 2023

Organization

The MGG will start in late September and is planning most of its courses until late January. The vast majority of courses in this period will be in the afternoon, with some exceptions. The total duration of the master's degree is one year (60 ECTS credits).
All students must complete an original research project for their master thesis (Master's Final Project-TFM). We encourage you to contact research laboratories. A list of laboratories is available on the MGG Master Thesis-TFM website. To plan your research and schedule, you can communicate with the laboratories as soon as you have completed MGG enrolment or at the beginning of the master's degree. Many students start the research project during the mornings that are free. The thesis must be submitted to the MGG coordinator at the end of July. Students who have carried out their research project abroad can submit their thesis/TFM at the end of August.

A schedule for conferences, seminars, laboratory classes and deadlines will be available in June.

Courses 
There are Three compulsory courses, and you will choose one of the two specialties. Each specialty consists of four different courses. Optional courses will allow you to further increase your knowledge within your field of interest.
Many courses consist of conferences, seminars, internships or visits to research teams, facilities or laboratories. The courses are compacted in one or a few weeks.

The language

All courses are taught in English.

Week of Research Seminars in Genetics (2.5 ECTS): a joint event with the University of Paris

We have scheduled a one-week course on Research Seminars in Genetics, which we believe may be of interest to you. During this week, the students of the master's degree in Genetics at the University of Paris will join us. The teaching staff of Paris and the University of Barcelona will present several advances in their research on key issues in genetics. You can also choose this week as an optional with 2.5 ECTS or attend freely.

Exam methods

• Theoretical courses: Written exam, multiple choice or qualification of individual or group tasks (presentation or report).
• Practical courses: Oral presentations, short exams, individual or group reports. Optional: they have different forms of examination, depending on the student's choice. Research work: presentation of a written thesis and oral defense. See the regulations for the master thesis or TFM.

• The courses are taught between the end of September and the end of January.
• The research work for the TFM can be started during the period of the courses or at the end of them.

Timetables  2025-2026

In the following link you can consult, for each subject, the schedules of the different groups, the teacher assigned to each one, the teaching language, the classroom where the classes will be developed as well as the dates of the different exam calls.

• Subjects file: groups, teachers, classrooms

Master's Final Project

What is a Master's Thesis or Master's Thesis? 
A master's thesis is an original research work written under the direction of a director with scientific experience. All students will carry out a master's thesis that we call the Master's Final Project-TFM (30 ECTS). Generally, the TFM is based on an experimental research project carried out in one of the research groups listed on this website. Once the master's degree is completed, students may be interested in continuing to research, for example, in a PhD programme, or as researchers.

How to do the Master's Final Project? First of all, it should be mentioned that you will learn to plan a research project and choose the appropriate methods to carry out the experiments and analyze the results. You will write your thesis as if it were a scientific publication, describing, analyzing and critically discussing your results in the context of scientific literature on the subject. The written thesis will serve to demonstrate that you are capable of thinking scientifically, that you know the methodology and topic of your research. The written thesis is a key exercise in developing skills in project management and written scientific communication.

Where to find the laboratories to do the Master's Final Project? Below you will find a list of laboratories that you can apply. You will see a brief title of the work, a link to the research group website and the name of the supervisor. If you decide to join this group for your master's thesis, write an email to the indicated supervisor.

+ University of Barcelona 2025-26

+ CNAG, CRG i EMBEL 2025-26

+ Other Universities Other Universities, Research Centres, Hospitals and Companies

+ Master's Final Project abroad/ERASMUS

The International Relations Office (ORI) of Biology offers the possibility of doing the TFM abroad.
Check this website of the ORI for more information or contact ori-bio'ub.edu.

Màster+UB Programme to attract students to study a university master's degree and encourage scientific vocations within a research group, academic year 2025-2026.

University of Barcelona grants