Overview

The aim of the PhD programme in Genetics is to train up highly qualified specialists, and it has an excellent track record in this regard.

The Autonomous University of Barcelona has considerable experience in genetics research, with groups working on ground-breaking projects that go from theoretical issues to the most practical and specific areas of genetics.

One of the concerns of this PhD programme is to respond to the needs of the labour market, in a discipline in constant expansion.

Professional opportunities

A PhD in Genetics opens up a wide variety of career options, the main ones being the following.

Research in official and private research centres.
Pharmaceutical industry and related industries ( (evaluation of genotoxicity, etc.)
Biotechnological industry (production of transgenics, recombinant proteins, à la carte gene therapy vectors etc.)
Companies that carry out pre- and postnatal genetic diagnostics (including pre-implantation).
Genetic services companies (sequencing, microarrays, genomic analysis, bioinformatics).
Scientific equipment companies.
Companies involved in genetic improvement in animals or plants.
Hospital genetics services.
Clinical genetics services.
Genetic counselling services.
Police scientists.
Quality control in food industries (detection of transgenics, etc.)
Consultancy services on issues related to the environment/ ecological diversity/conservation (zoos, nature parks, etc.)
Conservation and reproduction of species: flora and fauna.

Programme Structure

Research areas in this programme include:

Comparative Genomics and Evolution
Mutagenesis
Syndromes of Genomic Instability and DNA Repair

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 28 February, 21 March, 30 April, 30 May, 31 July, 15 October, 28 November.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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