Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

What you'll study

Research training is organised around consolidated research groups and dedicated infrastructures. Students work on basic and applied investigations in biomedicine, pathophysiology and experimental health sciences, and may engage in projects within:

• Chronic disease and care for vulnerable populations
• Clinical and translational studies in medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy and psychology
• Bioengineering applications, neuroscience, movement science and applied bioengineering
• Infection, social determinants of health and health policy research

Campus facilities that support study and experimentation include the Comprehensive Center for Advanced Simulation (CISA), an Anatomy Unit with dissection rooms and an osteological library, biomedical sciences and biochemistry laboratories with cell culture capacity, advanced microscopes (Leica SP8 confocal; Nikon TI Eclipse structured-light fluorescence), epifluorescence equipment, infrared thermography camera (FLIR E95) and a multimode plate reader (BioTek®). Specialized labs for EEG, biomechanics and exercise physiology enable projects in neuroscience, physiotherapy and public health.

Entry requirements

The programme page references an access and admissions process and an Academic Committee for Doctoral Studies; specific application prerequisites and selection criteria are provided through the university admissions service. Prospective applicants can contact admisiones@uic.es or +34 93 049 18 82 for guidance. Enrollment for the 2026–2027 intake opens 8 June and closes 14 September 2026.

Career prospects

Graduates typically follow two broad profiles: highly qualified non-health professionals who move into research, evaluation, project design and trial management roles across public and private health organisations; and practising health professionals who combine clinical work with research activity in hospitals or health centres. Typical destinations listed by the programme include hospitals and healthcare centres, health assessment agencies, university teaching posts, R&D in public research centres, pharmaceutical companies and CROs, and innovation or entrepreneurship roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page notes the existence of prices, grants and financial aid but does not publish specific funding amounts. Applicants should consult the university's doctoral school information on scholarships and financial support and contact the admissions office for available grant opportunities and application procedures.