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Official qualification
The UAX Online Master's Degree in Bioinformatics prepares you to access a PhD or to advance your career in the health, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. With official, practical and up-to-date training, you will master scientific programming and data analysis applied to the future of biomedicine and personalised medicine. All of this guided by top-level researchers and professionals. Study at Spain's No. 1 University in terms of employability (U-Ranking 2023, BBVA Foundation). Limited places.
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The UAX Online Master's Degree in Bioinformatics immerses you in an innovative curriculum, designed for you to master the key tools of a field in full expansion: scientific programming, data analysis, artificial intelligence and modelling of biological systems. With comprehensive and practical training, you will learn to interpret large volumes of biomedical data, develop digital solutions applied to research, the pharmaceutical industry or medicine, and manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. A direct gateway to a PhD or to boosting your career in the health, technology or biotechnology sector. All of this in an official, online master's degree that is connected to professional reality.
Immerse yourself in an up-to-date curriculum that combines biological data analysis, programming and artificial intelligence, with a comprehensive vision of the impact of bioinformatics on health, biotechnology and human development. Prepare to lead a key field in the present and future of personalised medicine and biomedical data science.
The Master's Degree in Bioinformatics Online is designed both for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and for those who wish to further their research and pursue an academic career or PhD. This specialised training enables you to become a highly sought-after profile in an ever-expanding field, where bioinformatics is essential for transforming biomedical data into useful and applicable knowledge. Whether in industry or research, this master's degree offers you the tools you need to stand out and make a significant contribution to the advancement of health and biotechnology.
Entry requirements:
This official master's degree is open to anyone with a university degree related to the area of biotechnology or biomedicine. Degrees with direct access without additional training include:
If your degree belongs to other areas, you can access the master's degree with complementary training. These are some of the degrees that can be accessed with complements:
Degrees in the branch of health and experimental sciences, such as:
Degrees in the technological branch, such as:
Máster Universitario en Bioinformática
Primer Curso
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM122000 | Bioinformática. Visión General | OB | 6 |
| SM122001 | Análisis de datos y estadística avanzada en el ámbito de la bioinformática | OB | 6 |
| SM122002 | Modelado Computacional y Simulación de Sistemas Biológicos | OB | 6 |
| SM122003 | Aplicaciones de la Bioinformática en el análisis avanzado de rasgos de enfermedad | OB | 6 |
| SM122004 | Programación, algoritmos y estructura de datos | OB | 6 |
| SM122050 | Fundamentos de Programación para titulaciones de ciencias de la salud | CM | 9 |
| SM122051 | Fundamentos de Biología y Biomedicina para titulaciones de tecnología | CM | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 45 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM122005 | Desarrollo de Software y Herramientas en Bioinformática | OB | 6 |
| SM122006 | Bioinformática e integración de datos en biomedicina | OB | 6 |
| SM122007 | Inteligencia Artificial y modelado en sistemas biológicos | OB | 6 |
| SM122008 | Prácticas Académicas Externas | OB | 6 |
| SM122009 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
The External Academic Internship is a key opportunity to boost your professional career. During this period of 6 ECTS and 150 curricular hours, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in a real environment, allowing you to develop essential technical and professional skills. These internships are carried out in leading companies, organisations and institutions in the health, pharmacological and technological sectors, providing you with valuable practical experience that will enhance your professional profile.
Supervised by both an academic tutor and a business tutor, you will receive personalised support to maximise your learning and ensure that your experience is relevant and enriching. Without a doubt, this experience will be a fundamental step towards consolidating your professional future and opening new doors in the field of bioinformatics. In addition, the internship gives you the opportunity to network with experts in the sector and access potential job offers.
If you have related professional experience, you will be able to validate the internship. Contact our advisors for a personalised study of ECTS recognition.
Join this enriching optional experience, to be held in June 2026, the days prior to the graduation of your Online Master, where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the business world of Madrid. You will be able to enjoy lectures given by leading companies from various sectors, participate in leadership talks with a practical focus and connect with influential professionals and managers. At the end, you can enjoy an exclusive networking event, where you can expand your network of contacts and explore new professional opportunities. This unique face-to-face experience is designed as a meeting point between technology, business and student and will take place at the UAX Chamberí campus, in the heart of Madrid.
Faculty
Biologist, Master in Bioinformatics and PhD in Molecular Biology, with experience in international centres such as the John Innes Centre, the University of Nottingham, CNIO, CIPF and EMBL-Heidelberg. He has contributed to the development of tools such as Babelomics, STRING and PTMcode. He currently heads the Bioinformatics Unit at the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz and leads projects in genetics, genomics and precision medicine.
Biologist and PhD in Biochemistry, Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, with extensive experience in human genetics and molecular diagnosis of rare diseases, genetic disorders and hereditary cancer by massive sequencing. She combines her research work with teaching in genetics and nutritional genomics in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Miguel Servet Researcher. He holds leadership roles as Head of Bioinformatics at the Translational Genomics and Bioinformatics Unit (UCA-GTB) and Coordinator of the Bioinformatics Platform at CIBERINFEC. He studies areas such as bacterial genomics, metagenomics, software development and human genomics. He has developed innovative tools such as PATO and ResCap, fundamental for the study of antibiotic resistance.
PhD in Biology (cum laude), with extensive experience in proteomics and genetics. He has held roles as technical manager at the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIB) and postdoctoral and senior researcher in the Genetics Service of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital. He has worked for the Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER) and has obtained positive accreditation from ANECA for university lecturer.
Graduate in Biotechnology and Master in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. He is working on his doctoral thesis at the Cardiovascular Proteomics Laboratory of the National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC), focusing on the development of innovative bioinformatics methodologies for the analysis of omics data, specifically in the fields of proteomics and metabolomics.
Biochemist with more than 15 years of experience in bioinformatics applied to research and diagnosis. He has worked in companies such as Integromics, Genometra and Igenomix, as well as in hospitals and research centres, developing tools, protocols and genomic analysis. His career spans from oncology and haematology to precision medicine and assisted reproduction.
Engineer and PhD in Chemistry, specialising in Computational Chemistry, with more than two decades of professional experience in the business sector, ten years of which in management positions, at the intersection between business, engineering and technology. He has designed data architectures and built from scratch Business Intelligence, Big Data and Data Science departments, leading international projects in predictive modelling, machine learning, IoT, robotics and Artificial Intelligence. His scientific training is complemented by an MBA, an Executive Master in Industry 4.0 and an Executive Programme in Business Intelligence and Big Data, consolidating a profile that unites research with strategic management. Convinced that technology must serve to save lives, he is co-founder of OncomIA, a pioneering biomedical company that combines Generative Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Quantum Computing in the active fight against cancer. In parallel, he advises companies on data architectures, AI and quantum computing, translating scientific knowledge into real impact solutions. In academia, he is Head of Studies in Mathematical Engineering and Physics at the Alfonso X El Sabio University, where he trains the next generations in machine learning, neural networks, applied mathematics and quantum computing.
Computer Engineer and MBA, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. With a master's degree in AI & Data Science, she works in IT consulting, combining teaching and professional career.
PhD in Molecular Biosciences with experience in human genetics, clinical genomics and bioinformatics. Specialised in oncogenetics, liquid biopsy and molecular diagnostics, he has developed his career in hospitals and research centres of national and international reference. His interest is focused on the application of AI and computational tools to personalised medicine.
The Rankings say so
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) among the best universities in Spain according to the best rankings.
We know how important location is to take your exams. You will be able to choose where to take your exams from among the venues provided by UAX.
*Exam venues are subject to maximum occupancy and availability.
Yes, the master's degree is designed so that you can study it 100% online and adapt it to your pace and lifestyle. Classes are taught live through the UAX virtual campus, which you can access from any device. It is not compulsory to attend in real time, as all sessions are recorded and available for you to review at your convenience.
During the classes you can participate, work in teams in collaborative rooms, present your work and resolve doubts with the teaching staff, all online.
The only face-to-face part corresponds to the exams, which are held only twice a year - at the end of each term - and always on a weekend. In addition, UAX has a network of locations so that you can choose the one closest to you and easily reconcile it with your professional and personal life.
The evaluation of the master's degree combines continuous monitoring with a final test, ensuring a solid and practical training from day one.
Throughout each module you will carry out practical activities such as case analysis, solving exercises, periodic tests and assignments.
At the end of each subject you will also have to pass a theoretical exam.
It is not necessary to have previous programming knowledge to access the master's degree. If your academic profile does not include technical training in this field, the syllabus includes a specific training complement that will prepare you to confidently tackle the contents of the programme.
Depending on your degree of origin, you will access directly or with one of the following complements:
Direct access:
With complementary courses:
Fundamentals of Biology, aimed at graduates in:
Fundamentals of Programming and Data Science, for graduates in:
During the master's degree, students use a variety of advanced technological tools that enable them to develop key skills for their future careers. Platforms such as Moodle and Blackboard Collaborative are used for class management and interaction with professors and classmates. Microsoft 365 and Google Hangouts facilitate the creation of documents and communication in tutorials or videoconferences.
For programming and data analysis, tools such as Visual Studio Code, RStudio, and SPSS are used. For the management of large volumes of information, access is given to cloud services such as Hadoop, AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. In addition, we work with Elasticsearch and Solr for the analysis of unstructured data, and with Copilot, ChatGPT and Gemini as Generative Artificial Intelligence tools.
These technologies provide a comprehensive learning environment, ensuring that students develop practical and applicable skills in the professional world.
El máster se caracteriza por su enfoque práctico y la implementación del modelo #UAXmakers, que promueve el aprendizaje activo y la aplicación de los conocimientos en situaciones reales. Los estudiantes participan en proyectos prácticos basados en metodologías como el análisis de casos, el aprendizaje basado en problemas y el aprendizaje basado en proyectos (PBL). Estos proyectos incluyen la resolución de situaciones reales o simuladas, donde los estudiantes aplican los conocimientos adquiridos para desarrollar soluciones concretas. También se promueve el trabajo en equipo y la toma de decisiones en entornos profesionales, preparando a los estudiantes para enfrentar retos y problemas complejos del mundo laboral.
Yes, the master's degree includes compulsory external work placements (6ECTS) unless they can be validated by professional experience. These internships allow students to gain practical experience in prestigious companies, organisations or institutions, such as:
The master's students have a virtual platform (Moodle) that centralises all the teaching resources: multimedia materials, documentation and access to synchronous classes. Blackboard Collaborate facilitates communication with teachers and classmates, group work, screen sharing, chat, surveys and attendance control.
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