Objectives and competences

The doctoral program Medicines and Health aims to provide advanced and comprehensive knowledge the techniques and methodologies involved in development , from the initial concept of a new active ingredient through to its market launch and incorporation into the therapeutic arsenal.

The doctoral program Medicines and Health aims to:

• To train new researchers who can successfully tackle the challenge pharmaceutical science, using an approach to knowledge;

• To further the development , scientific, and technical development of graduates interested in this broad and critically important research field.

• Provide training on the prevention, detection, intervention, and support for victims of sexual violence in accordance with article .1 of Organic Law LO 10/2022, dated September 6, on the comprehensive guarantee of sexual freedom (Official State Gazette [BOE] of September 7, 2022).

Graduates of this program are equipped to join research teams within the complex field of medicine, whether at universities, pharmaceutical or related industries, research centers, drug regulatory agencies, or research units, where they will play a key role in shaping innovation strategies and the future.

Competences

The doctoral program Medicines and Health ensures that PhD student core competencies, abilities, and/or personal skills set forth in article of Royal Decree 99/2011 (Official State Gazette of February 10, 2011), as amended by Royal Decree 576/2023 of July 4, corresponding to Level 4 of the MECES (framework Qualificationsframework for Education ).

·List of courses (starting in the 2026–2027 academic year)(.pdf)

·List of programs (through the 2025–2026 academic year)(.pdf)