In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.

The aim of this program is primarily to provide students with the necessary language required to interact in various situations of the biomedical profession and with a multicultural and international scope.  All language skills, speaking, listening, writing and reading, are equally important for this purpose, although oral skills will be particularly emphasized. 

The programme contains three elements consisting of class-based lessons, tutorials and individual study. The teacher-led lessons focus on the necessary communication skills for future biomedicine professionals.  Such activities are designed to develop oral communication and comprehension within an academic and professional setting.  Tutorials will focus on student development and interpersonal skills and will include an evaluated group project.  The final part is the individual study or ‘distance learning’ element which primarily focuses on developing speaking skills, consolidating grammar, specific lexis and increasing the autonomy of the learner when learning a foreign language.