Program Overview

PhD Programme in Biomedicine

The PhD Programme in Biomedicine is designed to provide advanced training in the field of biomedicine. The programme is structured to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in research and academia.

Admission

Admission to the PhD Programme in Biomedicine is based on the following eligibility requirements:

• Undergraduate training in natural and medical sciences, such as biology, physics, medicine, or biochemistry, or in quantitative sciences, such as mathematics, statistics, or computer science.
• Graduate training in one of the Master of Science programmes taught at MELIS-UPF, or in other graduate programmes within the scope of the previously mentioned natural, medical, or quantitative sciences.
• Currently, no additional complementary training is required.

Recommended Applicant Profile

The recommended applicant profile to join the PhD Programme in Biomedicine includes:

• Academic training in a relevant field
• Soft skills, such as:
  • Fluently writing and speaking in English
  • Cooperative attitude when working in collaboration with others
  • Responsibility and integrity in using publicly funded resources
• Aspects positively considered:
  • Training in tools and methodologies associated with one or more of the research lines of the doctoral programme
  • Research experience prior to joining the doctoral programme

Additional Requirements

Additional requirements for admission to the PhD Programme in Biomedicine include:

• Research project proposal: A brief document describing the research questions that the doctoral candidate wants to pursue during the doctoral training.
• Support letter from a doctor with accredited research: A letter in which a doctor with accredited research supports the application to join the doctoral programme, expresses the willingness to supervise the doctoral student, and specifies the available funding sources that guarantee the viability of the doctoral research project proposal.

Program Contents

The PhD Programme in Biomedicine includes the following components:

• Academic activities
• The Buddy System Programme (BSP)
• Academic procedures

Thesis Submission and Defence

The programme includes a thesis submission and defence component, which is a critical part of the PhD programme.

Special Award

The programme also includes a special award component, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research.

Regulations

The PhD Programme in Biomedicine is governed by a set of regulations that outline the requirements and expectations for students, supervisors, and the academic committee.