Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Bioinformatics & AI for Healthcare

Direct access to the master’s programme requires a university degree in one of the areas listed under the “Target audience” section.
If the number of applications exceeds the available places, a merit-based selection process will be applied. This process evaluates the applicant’s academic record, professional background and motivation.

The selection process consists of three phases:

1. Evaluation of academic record and submitted credentials.
   Each applicant’s academic and professional background will be assessed using a points-based system with the following weighting:
   • Undergraduate academic record: 25%
   • Personal presentation video (maximum 3 minutes): 25%
   • Relevant additional training: 15%
   • Professional experience in related fields: 15%
   • Research experience: 10%
   • Letters of recommendation (up to two): 10%
2. Personal interview.
   Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, either in person or via videoconference. The interview will assess the following:
   • Professional interest and understanding of the master’s field
   • Motivation and learning expectations
   • Alignment between future goals and the training offered
3. Final decision.
   Admission will be determined by combining the score obtained for academic and professional merits with the qualitative assessment of the interview. This ensures an objective selection process aligned with the profile required for the programme.

If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, a merit-based selection process will be carried out. This process evaluates the academic and professional background of all candidates, with the aim of applying objective criteria to determine which applicants will ultimately be admitted to the programme.

In addition to this academic and professional assessment, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a personal interview to ensure that their training expectations are aligned with the programme’s academic content. Interviews may be conducted either in person or via videoconference.

If you have decided to study this master’s programme, follow the steps below to complete the admission process. We advise you not to delay as places are limited.

• 1rst: Online Admission Application
• 2nd: Send the following documentation (*)

Students who have official Spanish university degree

1. An attested photocopy of your degree certificate, or an attested photocopy of the receipt for payment of the fees required to issue the degree certificate.
2. An attested photocopy of your academic transcripts from past university studies.

Students who have official university degree form a foreign university

1. A legalised original photocopy of your degree certificate.
2. A legalised original photocopy of your academic transcripts from past university studies.    

In all cases:

1. One passport-sized photo.
2. One photocopy of your national ID card (DNI) or passport.
3. An up-to-date CV.
4. A motivation letter.

If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, please submit a sworn Spanish translation of your university degree certificate and academic transcript.   

• 3rd: Interview

Interview with the master’s degree management or coordinator.

Once accepted, students can start the process of booking places and registration. 

Candidates who have been accepted into a master's or postgraduate degree programme will receive an acceptance letter that is contingent on payment of the reservation fee.

1. Place reservation is made effective by payment of the amount specified for the respective programme, within ten business days of receipt of the admission acceptance letter.
2. Once a place has been officially reserved, if a student fails to meet, according to state or autonomous community legislation in force at all times, the requirements for admission to the degree course; does not hold the required qualification required; or students are not enrolled due shortage insufficient registration, UIC will reimburse the full amount of the reservation fee.
3. If the student voluntarily withdraws from the course for any reason, UIC Barcelona will retain the reservation fee in its entirety with no obligation to reimburse the amount, as compensation for any damages or losses incurred.
4. It will be understood that non-payment of the reservation fee to mean the student rejects their place, in which case UIC Barcelona to cancel and leave without effect the request submitted for a place.