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PhD in Bioinformatics at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Spain, Barcelona

The Bioinformatics is a PhD degree offered by Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) at its main campus in Barcelona, Spain. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 3 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 15, 2027.

About PhD in Bioinformatics

Overview This high-level training in Bioinformatics research at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) opens up a wide range of career options for students, as well as academic opportunities. There is currently an ever-growing demand for professionals with this level of training, coming from hospitals and the pharmaceutical, biotech and agro-food industries. Companies in these sectors are generally highly active in terms of their RD&I, this being essential if they wish to maintain or improve their competitive position. The explosion in the biological data handled by hospitals and businesses (the big data paradigm) and the need to develop procedures to correctly interpret these data (in the context of an institution's specific objectives) are the main factors behind this growing demand for people highly trained in Bioinformatics.Study planDepending on what studies the doctoral student has already completed, and whether or not they have obtained initiation to research credits in an official postgraduate course, it may be deemed appropriate for them to take bridging courses. These bridging courses are made up of courses already existing in the University's official postgraduate programmes.In the event a doctoral student is assigned bridging courses as part of their study plan, they shall have to take these courses and pass them during their first academic year.The programme's duration is a maximum of 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time, from admission of the student onto the programme until submission of their doctoral thesis. This period does not include any maternity or paternity leave or absences due to long-term illness, subject to approval from the Academic Committee. I want to find another Phd Course

Given that any researcher in the fields of Life Sciences or Health is nowadays a user of Bioinformatics, the intention of the Bioinformatics programme at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is to train students to be outstanding researchers who can contribute new methods, knowledge and tools for both present and future users of Bioinformatics.

Disciplines

Computer SciencesGeneral Engineering & TechnologyBioinformatics

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Bioinformatics at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Other Requirements

1Photocopy of your national ID card (DNI), foreigner ID number (NIE) or passport.A letter of motivation/presentation briefly explaining your career to date, and detailing the specific motivations for your application, a description of your research interests, and your connection with the research group.A letter of endorsement (optional) including the name of the researcher endorsing your project.A CV, including the masters degree and/or postgraduate programmes and courses taken that are related with the research interests expressed in the motivation letter, and, if applicable, any prior scientific output.An example of a recent academic work (in Catalan, Spanish or English).Academic transcripts corresponding to predoctoral courses, stating the subjects taken and the mark obtained, the exam sitting, the type of subject, the number of credits, and the average grade of the academic record.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Bioinformatics at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

PhD in Bioinformatics at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Spain, Barcelona