Bachelor

Bachelor in Biotechnology with Certificate in Bioinformatics and Data Science

Offered at Universidad Católica de Valencia

DegreeBachelor

FieldBiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science

A four-year Biotechnology bachelor that integrates an 24-ECTS University Extension Certificate in Bioinformatics and Data Science across the curricular years. Suited to students who want core wet-lab biotechnology training plus practical computing skills (Python, R, databases, sequencing analysis and basic machine learning) to work on data-rich, multidisciplinary projects.

What you'll study

The certificate subjects are integrated alongside the Biotecnología curriculum and are delivered across all four years. The certificate modules are:

First year: Fundamentos Computacionales en Biociencias (3 ECTS)
First year: Programación en Python para Ciencias de la Vida (3 ECTS)
Second year: Bioestadística y Programación en R (3 ECTS)
Second year: Bases de Datos Biológicas y Bioinformática Estructural (3 ECTS)
Third year: Análisis de Datos de Secuenciación (3 ECTS)
Third year: Técnicas Avanzadas de Visualización y Análisis de Datos Biológicos (3 ECTS)
Fourth year: Inteligencia Artificial: Introducción al Aprendizaje Automático en Bioinformática (3 ECTS)
Fourth year: Proyecto Integrado en Bioinformática y Ciencia de Datos (3 ECTS)

Entry requirements

The programme page lists standard access and enrolment routes for the Grado; practical administrative steps for reserving a place include providing a photocopy of the DNI, supplying personal data for registration and paying a deposit (300 euros indicated for reservation). Specific academic entry criteria are referenced on the degree's admissions pages (see institutional admission information).

Career prospects

The certificate is designed to produce biotechnologists capable of participating in multidisciplinary teams, interpreting experimental data with computational rigour and supporting the digital transformation of biotech companies. Graduates may be competitive for roles that combine laboratory and data skills, such as bioinformatics technician/analyst, sequencing data analyst, or positions in R&D where programming and data analysis complement wet-lab expertise.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The faculty highlights institutional quality accreditations and links with industry (over 200 partner companies and BIOVAL membership), which can support access to paid internships or placement opportunities. For formal scholarships, fees and payment terms the programme page provides pricing and reservation payment details; consult the university's financial aid pages for specific scholarship and funding options.