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.
Do you want to discover a vaccine or sustainably produce a drug?- Are you observant, detail-oriented, and analytical?
- Do you enjoy working as part of a team to find innovative solutions?
- Want 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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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%.
Do you have doubts about the University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy?
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.
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.
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.
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
Thanks to the international agreements that UFV has, I was able to do my internship at TUFTS University in Boston and experience everything I learned in the laboratory practices during the degree in a real environment
I take with me a growth in all areas. A phrase from the rector that stuck with me was: ‘Don’t just become a part of the university, let the university become a part of you’. Over the years I have come to realize that it is true, because it wouldn’t have been the same if you didn’t get involved and experience the opportunities they offer you
I am doing my internship in the pathology department, in institutions in New York, and everything has been possible because of the training I have received at the UFV, I am very grateful for the involvement they have with the future of all their students
Apart from the excellent academic training, the university has also instilled in us values to understand that work is a service to society and to give value to people. I also thank the university for the internships as they have taught me a lot by providing me with a lot of international opportunities
The skills acquired at UFV are being fundamental to face my new challenge as a PhD student in a world leading laboratory.
Andrea Pérez
At UFV we have a very complete vision, not only from a technical point of view, but also from a human point of view. When we leave the university, we realize how prepared we are and the critical thinking we have developed.
Juan Cerezo
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.
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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International Agreements
The program offers the opportunity to study for a semester or a year at universities in America, Europe, and Asia, including the University of South Carolina (USA), Zurich University (Switzerland), Universidad Anahuac (Mexico), and the Università degli Studi di Bologna (Italy). Furthermore, you will reside on campus with students from a variety of nationalities and have access to the Language Center.
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.
Thanks to the international agreements that UFV has, I was able to do my internship at TUFTS University in Boston and experience everything I learned in the laboratory practices during the degree in a real environment
I take with me a growth in all areas. A phrase from the rector that stuck with me was: ‘Don’t just become a part of the university, let the university become a part of you’. Over the years I have come to realize that it is true, because it wouldn’t have been the same if you didn’t get involved and experience the opportunities they offer you
I am doing my internship in the pathology department, in institutions in New York, and everything has been possible because of the training I have received at the UFV, I am very grateful for the involvement they have with the future of all their students
Apart from the excellent academic training, the university has also instilled in us values to understand that work is a service to society and to give value to people. I also thank the university for the internships as they have taught me a lot by providing me with a lot of international opportunities
The skills acquired at UFV are being fundamental to face my new challenge as a PhD student in a world leading laboratory.
Andrea Pérez
At UFV we have a very complete vision, not only from a technical point of view, but also from a human point of view. When we leave the university, we realize how prepared we are and the critical thinking we have developed.
Juan Cerezo
Price of the University Dual Degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy Year 24/25
Any questions?
TITLE OF DEGREE
DEGREE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACY
DOWN PAYMENT
€2,000
MONTHLY FEE
€1,150
TOTAL
€13,500
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 Estudiooffers an ambitious scholarship and grant program to ensure that financial considerations do not prevent students from pursuing their studies at our university..
Career opportunities
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