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University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy

 OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE* | IN PERSON MODALITY 

Are you driven by a passion for research and interested in pursuing a career in medicine? This double degree program offers a unique opportunity to merge scientific research with the development of new drugs and therapies, while addressing the critical challenges facing the sector. You will gain expertise in areas such as nanotechnology applied to medicine, bioinformatics, gene therapy, and green medical technology.

  • icono flecha Biotechnology and Pharmacy Estudiar en Universidad Privada MadridDo you want to discover a vaccine or sustainably produce a drug?
  • icono flecha Biotechnology and Pharmacy Estudiar en Universidad Privada MadridAre you observant, detail-oriented, and analytical?
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  • icono flecha Biotechnology and Pharmacy Estudiar en Universidad Privada MadridWant to discover how digitalization and biotechnology are changing the future of medicine and pharmacy?

If so... this is your dual degree!

*THE DUAL DEGREE LEADS TO THE ATTAINMENT OF TWO OFFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS.

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    Study University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy in Madrid.

    Training with 100% employability

    Biotechnology is the area with the greatest future projection within the pharmaceutical industry and a field with great opportunities in the health sector. In addition, thanks to our teaching methodology and a curriculum approved by a Scientific and Technical Advisory Board of the highest prestige, we are the Madrid University with the highest employability rate in this double degree – and the second best private university in Spain – with figures close to 100%.

    Syllabus University Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy

    First year year groups from 2024-25 (University Dual Degree in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, Branding and Communication)

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CELL BIOLOGY BT 1st SEM 1 6
    FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT OB 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE PHYSICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE MATHEMATICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE BIOCHEMISTRY OB 1st SEM 2 6
    COMMUNICATION AND INTELLECTUAL WORK OB 1st SEM 2 6
    HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE OB 1st SEM 2 6
    COMPLETE LABORATORY 1* OB 1st SEM 2 6
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    STATISTICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    INORGANIC CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 2 6
    ANATOMY OB 1st SEM 2 6

    Second year year groups from 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CORE ANTHROPOLOGY BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    BASIC GENETICS OB 2nd SEM 1 6
    MICROBIOLOGY I BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    BASIC INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES OB 2nd SEM 1 6
    EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BT 2nd SEM 2 6
    ANIMAL AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY BT 2nd SEM 2 6
    BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    COMPLETE LABORATORY 2* OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    MICROBIOLOGY 2 OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PLANT BIOLOGY BT 1st SEM 2 6
    PHYSICO-CHEMISTRY BT 2nd SEM 1 9
    *Subjects taught in English

    Third year year groups from 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    BIOCATALYSIS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    BIOINFORMATICS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    ETHICS AND BIOETHICS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    MOLECULAR GENETICS AND REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    BIOREACTORS* OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    INTEGRATED LABORATORY 3* OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    VIROLOGY 1 OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    CHEMISTRY AND PROTEIN ENGINEERING OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    BIOENGINEERING* OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY 1* OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PHARMACOLOGY 1 OB 2nd SEM 2 9
    PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY 1 OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    *Subjects taught in English

    Fourth year year groups from 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    ACTIVITY OF THE BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    IMMUNOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    INTERNSHIP IN INSTITUTIONS EXT I. 4th SEM 2 12
    END OF DEGREE PROJECT EDP 4th SEM 2 6
    COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES 1 OP 4th SEM 2 3
    COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES 2 OP 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PARASITOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY OB 3rd SEM 1

    Fifth year year groups from 2024-25

    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACOGNOSY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACOLOGY 2 OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    BROMATOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    BIOPHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACOKINETICS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 OB 4th SEM 1 12
    TOXICOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY 2 OB 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY 2 OB 4th SEM 2 6
    INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY OB 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACOGENETICS AND PHARMACOGENOMICS OB 4th SEM 2 3
    MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OB 4th SEM 2 3

    Sixth year year groups from 2024-25

    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CLINICAL PHARMACY OB 4th SEM 1 3
    PHARMACEUTICAL CARE OB 5th SEM 1 6
    LEGISLATION AND DEONTOLOGY OB 5th SEM 1 3
    PUBLIC HEALTH OB 5th SEM 1 9
    SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP EXT I. 5th SEM 2 30
    End-of-Degree Project EDP 5th SEM 2 6

    First year Year groups before 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CELL BIOLOGY BT 1st SEM 1 6
    FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT OB 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE PHYSICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE MATHEMATICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    GENERAL CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 1 6
    CORE BIOCHEMISTRY OB 1st SEM 2 6
    COMMUNICATION AND INTELLECTUAL WORK OB 1st SEM 2 6
    HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE OB 1st SEM 2 6
    COMPLETE LABORATORY 1* OB 1st SEM 2 6
    ORGANIC CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    STATISTICS BT 1st SEM 1 6
    INORGANIC CHEMISTRY BT 1st SEM 2 6
    ANATOMY OB 1st SEM 2 6

    Second year of year groups before 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CORE ANTHROPOLOGY BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    BASIC GENETICS OB 2nd SEM 1 6
    MICROBIOLOGY 1 BT 2nd SEM 1 6
    BASIC INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES OB 2nd SEM 1 6
    EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BT 2nd SEM 2 6
    ANIMAL AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY BT 2nd SEM 2 6
    BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    LABORATORY INTEGRATED 2* OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    MICROBIOLOGY 2 OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PLANT BIOLOGY OB 1st SEM 2 6
    PHYSICO-CHEMISTRY OB 2nd SEM 1 9
    *Subjects taught in English

    Third year Year groups before 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    BIOCATALYSIS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    BIOINFORMATICS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    ETHICS AND BIOETHICS OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    MOLECULAR GENETICS AND REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    BIOREACTORS* OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    INTEGRATED LABORATORY 3* OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    VIROLOGY 1 OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    CHEMISTRY AND PROTEIN ENGINEERING OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    BIOENGINEERING* OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY 1* OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PHARMACOLOGY 1 OB 2nd SEM 2 9
    PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY 1 OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    *Subjects taught in English

    Fourth year Year groups before 2024-25

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    ACTIVITY OF THE BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    IMMUNOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    INTERNSHIP IN INSTITUTIONS EXT I. 4th SEM 2 12
    END OF DEGREE PROJECT EDP 4th SEM 2 6
    COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES 1 OP 4th SEM 2 3
    COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES 2 OP 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    PARASITOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY OB 3rd SEM 1

    Fifth year Year groups before 2024-25

    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OB 2nd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACOGNOSY OB 3rd SEM 1 6
    NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    PHARMACOLOGY 2 OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS OB 3rd SEM 2 6
    BROMATOLOGY OB 3rd SEM 2 3
    BIOPHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACOKINETICS OB 4th SEM 1 6
    PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 OB 4th SEM 1 12
    TOXICOLOGY OB 4th SEM 1 6
    PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY 2 OB 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY 2 OB 4th SEM 2 6
    INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY OB 4th SEM 2 3
    PHARMACOGENETICS AND PHARMACOGENOMICS OB 4th SEM 2 3
    MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OB 4th SEM 2 3

    Sixth year year groups before 2024-25

    PHARMACY
    SUBJECT TYPOLOGY YEAR SEM ECTS
    CLINICAL PHARMACY OB 4th SEM 1 3
    PHARMACEUTICAL CARE OB 5th SEM 1 6
    LEGISLATION AND DEONTOLOGY OB 5th SEM 1 3
    PUBLIC HEALTH OB 5th SEM 1 9
    SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP EXT I. 5th SEM 2 30
    END OF YEAR THESIS EDP 5th SEM 2 6

    Do you have doubts about the University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy?

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    In the state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn how to conduct research

    Your classes will be held in state-of-the-art research laboratories, equipped with the latest technology (multiphoton microscopes, flow cytometers, mass spectrometers, etc.). You will have the opportunity to perform cell cultures, molecular analysis, and apply chemical and nanotechnological techniques. Our campus is situated in a distinctive setting and is regarded as one of the most outstanding in Europe, offering state-of-the-art facilities to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession.

    Why is UFV the best choice to study Biotechnology and Pharmacy?

    If you are passionate about research, you will have the opportunity to complete more than 750 hours of internships in state-of-the-art laboratories. You will engage in experimentation, innovation, and the discovery of new drugs, working with the latest technology.

    As a member of our research team, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own research project while contributing to one of our university’s 15 research groups. These groups focus on a range of cutting-edge fields, including oncology, gene and cell therapy, neuroscience, microbial biotechnology, and computational biophysics.

    The Clinical Simulation Center at UFV provides invaluable hands-on experience in managing real hospital scenarios. The Anatomy Room in the School of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the intricacies of the human body, enabling the development of tailored treatments and therapies for each patient.

    You will be studying at a leading university in the field of experimental sciences, as we have over 20 years of experience in training biotechnologists who now work in the best laboratories in the world, as well as a teaching staff with extensive international and research experience.

    You will have the opportunity to complete national and international rotations at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, CNIO, Imperial College of London, Mayo Clinic, etc. You will also do rotations in pharmacy offices and hospitals such as Hospital 12 de Octubre and Hospital San Rafael, among many others.

    And the best part! You will have an unforgettable university experience on a campus that invites you to share and enjoy with students from different faculties. You can join sports teams, volunteer, join student organizations, or attend expert lectures, conferences, and hundreds of other activities.

    Internships in pharmacies, research centers, hospitals, and local and international companies.

    The program offers the opportunity to complete internships at leading national and international research centers and biotechnology companies for a period of four continuous months. Internship placements are available at prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, the German Cancer Research Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Newcastle University, Imperial College London, Mayo Clinic, and others.

    Furthermore, as a pharmacy student, you will complete supervised internships in pharmacy offices or hospitals, including Hospital Sanitas La Moraleja, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Hospital San Rafael, Hospital La Milagrosa, and others.

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    INTERNATIONAL
    AGREEMENTS

    8,4 / 10

    in international
    experience of
    our students

    Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.

    We have more than 200 exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, where you will discover other ways to innovate and apply biotechnology for the benefit of society. In addition, at the UFV campus you will live on campus with students of different nationalities.

    We train researchers who stand out for their human profile

    Your profession will have a direct impact on the lives of others. It is therefore essential to prioritize human beings over scientific progress, ensuring respect for their dignity and the protection of their data, among other aspects. Ethical training is a key component in this process. At UFV, you will complete humanistic training courses to develop a professional profile that is highly sought after in laboratories. This profile will distinguish you not only for your technical expertise and abilities, but also for your human values

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    Price of the University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy Academic Year 25/26

    Any questions?

    TITLE OF DEGREE
    UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACY
    INITIAL FEE
    €2,000
    MONTHLY FEE
    €1,190
    TOTAL
    €13,900

    Scholarships and Grants

    UFV is one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. We are committed to supporting our students and value academic excellence, talents, and the particular circumstances of each student. Our Servicio de Ayudas al Estudio offers an ambitious scholarship and grant program to ensure that financial considerations do not prevent students from pursuing their studies at our university.

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    Salidas profesionales

    The double degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy offers a unique opportunity to gain access to a wide range of professional opportunities across both disciplines. It also provides a specialized focus in the rapidly growing field of pharmaceutical medicine.

    Graduates can pursue careers in:

    1. Industry and business: pharmaceutical, cosmetics, nutritional, health, biosafety, energy and environment.

    • Medical department: drug monitoring and clinical trials
    • R&D&I (research, development and innovation) departments
    • Technical departments: production, quality control and quality assurance
    • Registration departments

    2. Biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector: researcher in public and private centers, R&D&I projects in biopharmaceutical companies, science and technology parks, business incubators, etc.

    3. Healthcare sector: hospital management and design of R&D&I strategies, design and monitoring of clinical trials, biobanks, MSL (Medical Scientific Liaison), etc.

    Hospitals: radiopharmacy, clinical analysis, clinical biochemistry, analysis and control of medicines and drugs, experimental and analytical toxicology, food technology and hygiene, etc.

    4. Pharmaceutical sector: pharmacy offices, military pharmacy, pharmaceutical distribution, marketing and sales, etc.

    5. Management and business area: advice and consultancy, direction and management of biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies and management of scientific knowledge in public and private research centers

    6. Legal area: aLegal advice on industrial and intellectual property,patents and intellectual property management 

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