PhD in Advanced Biotechnology

2025/2026

Introduction

The Doctoral Programme in Advanced Biotechnology (DBA) is an official high-level degree, jointly organised by the University of Vigo (UVIGO) and the University of A Coruña (UDC), which has a specific collaboration agreement with the Polytechnic Institute of Porto‐Portugal (IPP) since 24/07/2015.

This doctoral program responds to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in Biotechnology, preparing graduates to lead research projects in universities, R+D+i centers and companies in the biotechnology sector in Galicia, Spain and internationally.

This study is verified and published

This study renewed its accreditation on 26 January 2022.

 

Annual PhD tuition fees
Approximate price applicable to all students (non Spanish and non EU included). Secretarial expenses, school insurance and training complements (if applicable) are not included.
200€
Offered place for academic course 2025/2026
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Why study

The Doctorate in Advanced Biotechnology is a doctoral training program that responds to the needs of the biotechnology sector, both in Galicia and nationally and internationally. With a focus on applied research, innovation and collaboration with external entities, the program prepares its graduates to lead R+D+i projects and contribute to the scientific and economic development of biotechnology. Its inter-university structure, academic excellence and relevance in the labour market make it an attractive option for those interested in a research career in this field.

 Program web site

This is an interuniversity study, in addition to University of A Coruña, the following universities also colaborate in teaching:

  • Universidad de Vigo

Roadmap

Starting academic year 2013-2014
Last update/verification ACSUG date 30/07/2013
Authorization DOG publication date 20/12/2013
Official BOE publication date 11/03/2014
BOE syllabus publication date 11/03/2014