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Gain an official Higher-Level Vocational Training qualification in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, and prepare to build your career in a sector that is increasingly in need of professionals specialising in analysis, testing and quality control. Study online for two years and gain practical, up-to-date training to work in laboratories, research centres and companies across sectors such as the food, biotechnology, chemical and environmental industries.
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Studying the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control at UAX will give you access to up-to-date, innovative training that is tailored to the needs of sectors increasingly seeking professionals specialising in analysis, testing and quality control. With a flexible online approach and support from a teaching team with academic and research experience, you will develop a highly qualified technical profile geared towards employability.
As well as obtaining an official Higher-Level Vocational Training qualification, you’ll be able to apply for credit transfers if you’ve completed other courses or studied at another institution, and you’ll have a pathway to further your university education in areas related to science, health or technology.
All this is achieved through up-to-date and distinctive training, designed by expert researchers, which combines active learning methodologies, case studies and the application of the digital technologies and tools currently used in laboratories and quality control environments. A practical approach aimed at familiarising you with the procedures, challenges and demands of the professional environment right from the start.
Check with your advisor about the study grants, funding options and credit transfer possibilities available to you.
Study at your own pace and visit our campuses in person whenever you need to. Make the most of our facilities: study areas, co-working spaces and networking opportunities with other students are all at your disposal.
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Las asignaturas del Técnico Superior en Laboratorio de Análisis y Control de Calidad combinan formación científica, técnica y práctica para prepararte para el trabajo en laboratorios y departamentos de control de calidad de distintos sectores. A lo largo de los 2 años del ciclo estudiarás materias relacionadas con el muestreo y preparación de muestras, análisis químicos, ensayos físicos y fisicoquímicos, ensayos microbiológicos, análisis instrumental, calidad y seguridad en el laboratorio, ensayos biotecnológicos y Formación en Fase de Empresa (FFE).
HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN ANALYSIS AND QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY
First Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140401 | Chemical analyses | OB | 16 |
| V0140402 | Physicochemical tests | OB | 10 |
| V0140403 | Microbiological tests | OB | 10 |
| V0140404 | Sampling and sample preparation | OB | 14 |
| V0140406 | Personal Pathway to Employability I | OB | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 55 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
Second Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0240407 | Instrumental analysis | OB | 13 |
| V0240408 | Quality and safety in the laboratory | OB | 6 |
| V0240409 | Biotechnology trials | OB | 10 |
| V0240410 | Physical tests | OB | 10 |
| V0240411 | Business English | OB | 5 |
| V0240412 | Personal Pathway to Employability II | OB | 5 |
| V0240413 | Digitalisation in the productive sectors | OB | 3 |
| V0240414 | Sustainability applied to the production system | OB | 3 |
| V0240416 | Intermodular Project for an Analysis and Quality Control Laboratory | OB | 5 |
| V0240417 | FFE1 | OB | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 60 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
List of Elective Modules
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140405 | Introduction to Business English (GS) | OP | 0 |
| V0240415 | Extension of Chemical Analyses | OP | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 5 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Online dual vocational training:
In accordance with Organic Law 3/2022, a number of significant changes will be introduced to the vocational training system in Spain from the 2024–25 academic year onwards
This transition to the new vocational training regulations, known as ‘Dual’ (a standardised framework for the whole country, except for the order of modules and the teaching load set by each Autonomous Community) affects all first-year courses in any of their formats (face-to-face or online), except for the Higher Vocational Training Course in Dietetics, which remains under the LOGSE training plan, predating the current LOE*
| Dr Esther Yáñez Conde | Head of Studies | PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the UAM. Senior Lecturer at Alfonso X el Sabio University. Research experience. 30 years’ teaching experience. |
| Pablo Cabrero Sánchez | Course Coordinator | Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Diploma in Biotechnology. Diploma in Environmental Management. 20 years’ research experience. |
| Marta Luisa Huerta Fombella | Lecturer in Physical Testing, Physicochemical Testing and Chemical Analysis | Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Sciences, specialising in Chemical Engineering, from the University of Oviedo; Industrial Engineer, specialising in Industrial Organisation, from the University of Oviedo; Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Studies, specialising in Business Studies, from the National University of Distance Education. Teaching experience in various fields of industrial engineering and at different levels of education. |
| Dr Javier Morales Pérez | Lecturer in Microbiological Testing | PhD from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Lecturer at UAX. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Juan Manuel Ruiz Molina | Lecturer in Sampling and Sample Preparation | Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Dr Belen Rebollo Polo | Lecturer in Instrumental Analysis | PhD in Molecular Biosciences. Master’s degree in Biotechnology. Extensive research experience. |
| Rebeca Rodríguez Martínez | Lecturer in Laboratory Quality and Safety | Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences. Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Juan Miguel Martín López | Lecturer in Biotechnological Testing | Graduate in Biological Sciences – Specialising in Health. |
The Work-Based Training (FFE) forms part of the official curriculum for the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control and will enable you to apply the knowledge you have acquired in real-world professional settings. During this period, you will take part in activities relating to sample analysis, laboratory testing, quality control, the validation of results and compliance with the safety and quality protocols required by the sector.
Our students have the opportunity to complete their training in laboratories, companies and leading centres in sectors such as the food, chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, gaining professional experience in settings linked to analysis and quality control.
PLEASE NOTE: these centres may change each year. We cannot guarantee a place at any of them.
Request your personalised validation plan
If you have already studied another degree before, you want to change centre, or you are planning to study a degree after your cycle, at UAX we have the perfect plan for you.
Contact us and find out about your personalised and free validation plan, designed according to the studies you have taken and those you want to study.
You can access this Higher Level Training Cycle if:
In addition, you must have at least one of the following academic qualifications:
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To enrol on the Higher Level Vocational Training Course in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, you must meet the entry requirements set out for Higher Level vocational training courses, such as holding a Baccalaureate qualification, a Vocational Training Technician qualification or one of the equivalent qualifications set out in current regulations. There are also other entry routes provided for under the relevant legislation. Please consult an adviser about your specific situation to find out which option best suits your profile.
The curriculum for the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control includes subjects such as Chemical Analysis, Instrumental Analysis, Sampling and Sample Preparation, Physical Testing, Physico-chemical Testing, Microbiological Testing, Biotechnological Testing, Laboratory Quality and Safety, and Work Placement (FFE), amongst others.
A laboratory technician specialising in analysis and quality control carries out tasks relating to the collection and preparation of samples, chemical, microbiological and physico-chemical analyses, the interpretation of results, the preparation of technical reports, and the implementation of quality and safety protocols. In addition, they are involved in quality control processes, research and the improvement of procedures in laboratories and companies across various sectors.
Upon completing the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, you will be able to pursue a career in various fields related to analysis, testing and quality control. The main career opportunities include:
The Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control prepares you to work in laboratories, research centres, quality departments and companies across various industrial sectors.
These include, in particular, the food, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental and materials industries, where you will be able to carry out tasks relating to the analysis, testing and quality control of products and processes.
Yes. The programme leads to the award of the official qualification of Higher-Level Technician in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, a Higher-Level Vocational Training qualification recognised within the Spanish education system.
Yes. UAX offers the opportunity to study the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control via online and distance learning, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional life. Through a flexible approach, you’ll have access to digital resources, academic support and work-based learning to round off your training.
Yes. The Workplace Training (FFE) forms part of the official curriculum for the Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control and enables students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in real-world professional settings relating to analysis and quality control.
The cost of the Online Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control may vary depending on the intake and enrolment conditions. In addition, UAX offers study grants, funding options and access to official grants from the Ministry of Education. Request further information to find out about the conditions and financial support available to you.
The course lasts for two academic years and includes the Work-Based Learning (WBL) component set out in the official curriculum.
Yes. If you have previously undertaken vocational training or university studies, you can request a personalised assessment of credit transfers to identify which modules may be eligible for recognition. Furthermore, once you have obtained the official qualification as a Higher-Level Technician in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, you will be able to progress to university-level studies and continue to further your academic training in areas related to science, health or technology.
The Higher Technical Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control focuses on the analysis of products, materials and processes to ensure quality and safety across various industrial sectors. The Higher Technical Diploma in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory Science, meanwhile, focuses on the analysis of biological samples for diagnostic purposes within the healthcare sector.
A laboratory quality control course offers specific training in certain subjects, whilst the Higher Vocational Qualification in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control is an official vocational training qualification that provides a more comprehensive and recognised education within the Spanish education system, whilst also opening up new academic and professional opportunities.
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