The PhD Programme in Clinical and Translational Research in High Prevalence Diseases will allow you to achieve the highest academic degree that the university can grant you. Holding a PhD degree will allow you to conduct research and further study in specific areas of medicine. During the programme you will contribute to medical knowledge through original research and develop clinical and research skills.
This programme has two lines of research:
Line 1: Clinical and Translational Research in Paediatrics.
Line 2: Clinical and Translational Research in Medical and Surgical Pathologies.
Programme coordinator:
Academic Committee:
We created this programme based on a theoretical-practical methodology to offer you an enriching training to deal with highly prevalent diseases.
During your training, you will have different specialisations for the development of your future professional career:
Itinerary I: Clinical and Translational Research in Paediatrics.
Itinerary II: Clinical and Translational Research in Medical-Surgical Pathology.
You will also have the opportunity to spend time at national and international centres and collaborate with expert researchers. The PhD programmes encourage geographical, interdisciplinary and intersectorial mobility, promoting international collaboration within an integrated framework of cooperation between universities and other partners.
We can also arrange specific agreements with prestigious laboratories and institutions according to your research needs.
Given the international dimension of this course, students must be able to understand and express themselves in English, so a level of B2 or higher is required. In addition, it is necessary to have a good command of bibliographic resources and basic information and communication technology (ICT) tools.
Seminars in Research Methodology in Biomedical Sciences I and II: PhD students will analyse the different types of biomedical studies, as well as the preparation, interpretation and dissemination of the scientific results obtained in biomedical research. Students will acquire knowledge of the work of a researcher in the field of biomedicine, which, based on evidence, must always include systematic reviews, meta-analysis and critical reading of scientific articles.
Seminars of Excellence and Scientific Conferences I and II: PhD students will attend scientific seminars within the scope of the programme and given by researchers of recognised prestige.
Bioethics Seminars: PhD students will analyse the ethical problems of scientific research, human experimentation and animal experimentation. Knowledge will be acquired on the preparation of informed consents, as well as the necessary requirements for the application of projects to the Bioethics Commissions.
Seminars on Statistics in Scientific Research: PhD students will become familiar with advanced aspects of the use of statistical programmes such as SPSS and learn about their practical applications in different research designs.
Biosafety Seminars: PhD students will learn not only to avoid the risks associated with the handling of biological and chemical agents but also to manage the waste generated in order to prevent environmental and human health risks.
Scientific Congress of the Speciality: In cases where the directors and tutor of the PhD student deem it appropriate, he/she must attend a scientific congress of the speciality where he/she is developing his/her PhD programme and present a poster or a scientific communication, with the approval of the Academic Commission of the Programme.
Seminars on Scientific Writing and Oral Presentations: PhD students will acquire the essential rudiments of scientific communication and the basic notions for writing a scientific project. In addition, they will help them to consolidate the presentation and discussion of results in public, as well as the written presentation of the experimental results of their doctoral work.
Research Stays in National or International Centres of Recognised Prestige: the academic committee of the programme will organise the stay of the PhD students in the most suitable centres for the development of the research.
Pathway and entry requirements:
Incoming students must be able to understand and express themselves in English, so they are required to have at least a B2 level of English. They must also be able to handle bibliographic resources efficiently and have acquired basic information skills linked to the use of ICT tools.
Admission criteria and tests:
Number of new entry places offered: 10
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A unique centre in Spain to complete your training in the most innovative, well-rounded way. Find out more
First healthcare facility created by UAX to provide you with the most comprehensive training focused on real-world practice. Find out more
A unique centre in Spain to complete your training in the most innovative, well-rounded way. Find out more
Using the most innovative medical resources, it aims to offer the best diagnosis and treatment of real patients. Find out more
The Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee is made up of the programme management, the dean of the centre to which the degree is attached, a representative of the programme directors, a representative of the doctoral students, the centre's quality coordinator and a representative of the Vice-Rector's Office for Studies and Quality.
In addition, guest members may be invited to deal with specific issues that need to be monitored.
Teléfono: 91 810 94 00
E-mail: paramejorar@uax.es
Horario: De lunes a viernes continuado de 9:00h a 18:00h
| Year 22/23 | |
| Coverage rate | 50% |
| Graduation rate (GR) | 100% (19/20 incoming cohort) |
| Student satisfaction with the accessibility of the thesis supervisor | 9,2 |
| Satisfaction of the PhD student with the research guidance provided by the Director | 9,1 |
| Satisfaction with tutor's academic guidance | 8,6 |
| PS satisfaction | 7,8 |
| Employability | -- |
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team from the Fundación para el Conocimiento Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
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