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Boost your career in one of the fields with the highest demand for professionals, obtaining a prestigious official qualification from the leading university in health. A degree in high demand and more than 3,000 people recruited annually.
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The Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control is an innovative, up-to-date online programme that you can fit around your daily life. You will acquire the skills and competencies needed to pursue a career as a quality inspector, clinical trial monitor, analyst in research and development centres, medical laboratory technician, or microbiological analyst in the food, biotechnology or environmental sectors, amongst others. You will receive advanced training, learning:
Up-to-date and distinctive training, designed by expert researchers and tailored to help you stand out.
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Asignaturas del técnico superior en laboratorio de análisis y control de calidad
HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN ANALYSIS AND QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY
Year 1
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140401 | Análisis químicos | OB | 16 |
| V0140402 | Ensayos fisicoquímicos | OB | 10 |
| V0140403 | Ensayos microbiológicos | OB | 10 |
| V0140404 | Muestreo y preparación de la muestra | OB | 14 |
| V0140406 | Personal Itinerary for Employability I | OB | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 55 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Optional | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
Segundo Curso
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0240407 | Análisis instrumental | OB | 13 |
| V0240408 | Calidad y seguridad en el laboratorio | OB | 6 |
| V0240409 | Ensayos biotecnológicos | OB | 10 |
| V0240410 | Ensayos físicos | OB | 10 |
| V0240411 | Professional English | OB | 5 |
| V0240412 | Personal Itinerary for Employability II | OB | 5 |
| V0240413 | Digitalización aplicada a los sectores productivos | OB | 3 |
| V0240414 | Sostenibilidad aplicada al sistema productivo | OB | 3 |
| V0240416 | Intermodular analysis and quality control laboratory project | OB | 5 |
| V0240417 | FFE1 | OB | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 60 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Optional | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
List of Electives
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140405 | Introduction to Professional English (GS) | OP | 0 |
| V0240415 | Chemical Analysis Extension | OP | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 5 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Dual training in virtual mode:
Based on the Organic Law 3/2022 from the academic year 24-25 different significant novelties are introduced in the Vocational Training system in Spain.
This changeover to the new Dual VET regulations (a standard version for the whole country except for the order of the modules and the teaching load set by each Autonomous Community) affects all first-year courses in any of their modalities (face-to-face or virtual) except for the Higher Cycle in Dietetics, which remains in the LOGSE training plan, prior to the current LOE*.
| Dr. Esther Yáñez Conde | Head of Studies | PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the UAM. Lecturer at the Alfonso X el Sabio University. Research experience. 30 years of teaching experience. |
| Pablo Cabrero Sánchez | Cycle Coordinator | Graduate in Biological Sciences. Diploma in Biotechnology. Diploma in Environmental Management. 20 years experience in research. |
| Marta Luisa Huerta Fombella | Professor of Physical Tests, Physicochemical Tests, Chemical Analysis. | Graduate in Chemical Sciences, specialising in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oviedo, Industrial Engineer specialising in Industrial Organisation from the University of Oviedo, Graduate in Economics and Business Studies, Business Sciences Section, from the National University of Distance Education. Teaching experience in different fields of industrial engineering and training levels. |
| Dr. Javier Morales Pérez | Professor of Microbiological Tests | PhD from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Degree in Biological Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Lecturer at UAX. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Juan Manuel Ruiz Molina | Professor of Sampling and sample preparation. | Degree in Chemistry. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Dr. Belen Rebollo Polo | Lecturer in Instrumental Analysis | PhD in Molecular Biosciences. Master in Biotechnology. Extensive research experience. |
| Rebeca Rodríguez Martínez | Lecturer in Laboratory Quality and Safety | Graduate in Environmental Sciences. Master's degree in Environmental Engineering. Extensive teaching experience. |
| Juan Miguel Martín López | Professor of Biotechnological Assays | Graduate in Biological Sciences - Health Speciality. |
In the VET in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, you will complete your online preparation with compulsory classroom work experience as part of the Workplace Training module (FCT). During this period you will be able to apply all the knowledge you have learned in a real work situation. In addition, you will develop professional skills and learn first-hand about the processes that govern the working environment in the sector.
Our students will have the opportunity to carry out internships in top-level laboratories, companies and entities, in order to gain professional experience and applied knowledge of what they have learned during their training.
NOTE: these centres may change every year. We cannot guarantee a place in one 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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All fields are required
To study the Higher Degree in Analysis and Quality Control, you need to be 18 years old or turn 18 in the year in which the training begins, or over 16 if you are registered as a worker, high-level sportsperson or have a disability. In addition, you must have one of the following academic qualifications: Baccalaureate (preferably in science and technology), Intermediate Vocational Training Technician, Higher Technician, University Degree or have passed the entrance exams to higher level training cycles.
The ideal profile for this cycle is a person with an interest in science, meticulous, with analytical skills and a desire to work in industrial or quality environments. If you are passionate about the world of technology and process control, this cycle will allow you to develop a career in highly demanded sectors.
The VET in Analysis and Quality Control Laboratory has a 93% employability rate.
With this degree you will be able to stand out by acquiring the competences and skills necessary to develop your career as a quality inspector, clinical trial monitor, analyst in research and development centres, biochemical laboratory technician, microbiological analyst in food industries, biotechnology or environmental companies, etc.
Podrás desarrollarte en diferentes puestos relacionados con el control de calidad y el análisis clínico y biológico, como:
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