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Leading healthcare transformation with scientific evidence and artificial intelligence.
In a healthcare environment saturated with information, the differential value is not in accumulating data, but in knowing what to do with it. This master's degree is designed to train the new leaders in healthcare R&D&I, enabling you to design rigorous research, master advanced analysis and apply artificial intelligence with ethical and strategic criteria.
This master's degree goes a step beyond traditional programmes focused exclusively on biostatistics or clinical research. It integrates research methodology, advanced data analysis, digital health and innovation management into a single strategic approach, preparing you to design, evaluate and lead projects in real healthcare environments.
You will learn to master quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies, applying advanced statistical analysis and computational tools such as R, Python and Big Data environments. From a multidisciplinary approach, you will immerse yourself in data science and artificial intelligence applied to health, managing information with ethical and reproducible criteria.
The programme combines scientific rigour, professional applicability and a strategic vision of the healthcare system. You will not only learn how to research, but also how to convert knowledge into implementable innovation. Upon completion, you will be able to connect scientific evidence with organisational improvement, digital transformation and decision-making, positioning yourself as a highly sought-after hybrid profile, capable of leading healthcare R&D&I.
Its transversal nature within the entire branch of Health Sciences generates an interdisciplinary environment aligned with how projects are developed today in hospitals, research centres and companies in the sector. The master's degree does not include external curricular internships, which allows for complete dedication to mastering the tools and methodologies that will be key to your professional development.
The programme will equip you with the technical and strategic skills most in demand in health research and innovation. The advanced training you will acquire will position you to access doctoral studies with a solid foundation, enhancing your research and academic projection.
Master's Degree in Research Methodology and Innovation in Health Sciences
Year 1
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM132600 | Marco metodológico de la investigación e innovación en ciencias de la salud. | OB | 6 |
| SM132601 | Métodos en investigación cuantitativa en ciencias de la salud. | OB | 6 |
| SM132602 | Métodos y análisis de datos en investigación cualitativa en ciencias de la salud. | OB | 6 |
| SM132603 | Estadística avanzada aplicada a investigación en salud. | OB | 6 |
| SM132604 | Ciencia de datos y programación aplicada a la salud. | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM132605 | Aplicaciones integradoras de Big data, Inteligencia Artificial y salud digital a la investigación en salud. | OB | 6 |
| SM132606 | Diseño y evaluación de proyectos de innovación sanitaria. | OB | 6 |
| SM132607 | Gestión de la Innovación y Transferencia. | OB | 6 |
| SM132608 | Ética, legalidad y buenas prácticas en investigación e innovación sanitaria. | OB | 3 |
| SM132609 | Redacción científica y comunicación de resultados. | OB | 3 |
| SM132610 | 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?
In addition, you will have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers.
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.
Are you a forward-thinking health professional? This master's degree is designed for graduates looking to specialise in research methodology and innovation to make a difference in the sector.
The programme is aimed at graduates in Health Sciences such as:
In order to ensure optimal use, it is recommended to have a basic knowledge of statistics, an understanding of the scientific research process and basic use of digital tools.
Do you have any doubts about your profile or the entry requirements? Ask for information and an advisor will give you personalised guidance.
The master's degree does not include compulsory external internships. Its design focuses on an eminently practical approach through active methodologies such as project-based learning, the case method and simulation environments, which allow you to face complex real-world situations from the virtual classroom.
This structure allows you to fully dedicate yourself to mastering the tools and methodologies that will be key to your professional development, without the need to combine your timetable with external stays.
At UAX we value your previous experience. If you already have experience or training in the field of health research and innovation, you can apply for credit recognition:
The study of validations is carried out on a personalised basis, analysing each case to determine the number of credits that can be recognised.
Do you think you are eligible for validation? Ask for information and an advisor will analyse your specific case without obligation.
Work with the technological ecosystem that defines the present and future of health research. Throughout the master's degree, you will master the tools and software most in demand in the sector, developing practical skills with immediate applicability in your professional career.
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Scholarships and Grants to study at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That's why we want to eliminate economic barriers and make it easy for you. Fill in the form and discover, with the help of our advisors, the scholarships, agreements and personalised grants that best suit your situation.
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
Conoce la información sobre las becas y ayudas convocadas por el ministerio de educación, formación profesional y deporte, según los diferentes tipos y niveles de enseñanza.
Atracción al Talento Investigador Predoctoral
Apoyo financiero para estudiantes sobresalientes que quieran desarrollar investigaciones innovadoras y contribuir al avance del conocimiento en sus disciplinas.
Estudiantes de Iberoamérica
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos iberoamericanos o extranjeros con residencia legal en países de influencia de la OEI. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Estudiantes de Ecuador
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos con nacionalidad y/o residencia ecuatoriana que deseen realizar una maestría en línea en España. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
Comunidad de Madrid
Ayudas para alumnos con discapacidad igual o superior al 33% que cursen estudios en las universidades o centros superiores de enseñanzas artísticas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
2025 II Edición
Ayudas para estudiantes de FP de grado superior, grado, posgrado o máster matriculados en universidades españolas con convenio Santander. Un complemento económico para apoyarte durante la realización de tus prácticas profesionales.
Si te graduaste en UAX y ahora estás pensando en cursar una nueva titulación, queremos seguir acompañándote. Por eso te ofrecemos una ayuda del 10% sobre el importe de docencia.
Si tienes un familiar directo (hasta 2º grado) matriculado en UAX, puedes beneficiarte de una ayuda del 5% sobre el importe de docencia. Porque estudiar en familia es aún mejor.
Estudiar dos titulaciones a la vez es un reto, y queremos apoyarte. Si ya estás en UAX y te matriculas en una segunda carrera, contarás con una ayuda sobre tu reserva y matrícula.
Si quieres seguir formándote con nosotros y pasar de Ciclos Formativos a Grado, de Grado a Grado o de Grado a Postgrado, apostamos por ti con una ayuda de hasta el 25% sobre la docencia.
Si tienes un buen expediente académico, queremos reconocer tu talento con una beca pensada para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Excluye grado en Medicina).
Si eres deportista de alto rendimiento, en UAX queremos ayudarte a compaginar tu pasión con tus estudios. Te ofrecemos ayudas específicas que pueden llegar hasta el 50% del importe de tu matrícula.
The Rankings say so
Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) among the best universities in Spain according to the best rankings.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
Según la Lista Forbes 2025, UAX se sitúa en el TOP 2 Universidades españolas referentes en la adopción de IA Generativa en la formación de sus estudiantes, desarrollando herramientas y modelos de aprendizaje innovadores alineados con la evolución tecnológica.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
UAX is positioned in the TOP 3 Universities in Online Training in Spain, standing out in excellence, new technologies and offering a personalized learning experience focused on a global development of professional skills.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
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