Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Introduction to Biomedicine
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
You can contact us by email (yaizamorenoperez@uic.es) or, alternatively, go to the Biomedicine offices on the 2nd floor and ask for Yaiza Moreno. For specific questions, contact the relevant professor.
Introduction
The environment of the Biomedical Sciences is rich and offers the possibility of developing abilities that are not necessarily in intimate relation with the knowledge of Biology and Pathology, in a large number of different professional areas.
Within the field of Biomedical Sciences, research is the professional choice most chosen by students. But there are other options such as the pharmaceutical or biotechnological industry, the management of research, clinical analysis, scientific dissemination, or teaching.
With the intention of going beyond the fundamental knowledge that a professional of the Biomedical Sciences must acquire, in this subject all the available professional opportunities will be presented, so that the student knows them from the beginnings of the career and can contemplate them and integrate them in the configuration of your professional profile.
On the other hand, a series of tools will also be offered that will allow the student to take full advantage of both the teaching activities that will take place during the course of the degree, as well as the professional development that will come after obtaining the degree.
This subject contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, particularly SDGs 3, 9, 10, 12, and 17, through the comprehensive training of future professionals in the Biomedical Sciences. By exploring diverse career paths, developing transversal skills, and acquiring tools for research, scientific dissemination, and innovation, the course promotes responsible, sustainable, and socially responsible professional practice committed to improving health, advancing scientific progress, and making a positive social impact.
PROFESSORS
Responsible: Yaiza Moreno Pérez
Teachers who are part of the subject:
- Francisco Javier de la Cruz Montserrat
- Mercedes Fernandez Lobato
- Isabella Meneghel
- Yaiza Moreno Pérez
- Mercedes Pintos Vidal
- Oscar Porcel Rodríguez
- Marta Rubio Parra
Pre-course requirements
Not necessary.
Objectives
The main objectives of this course are:
- To provide students with tools and strategies that foster effective scientific communication and dissemination, interpersonal conflict management, teamwork, and the setting of personal and professional goals.
- To introduce students to the various career paths within the field of Biomedical Sciences, promoting a broad and realistic view of their professional development.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN12 - Identify professional opportunities in the field of Biomedical Sciences, as well as the main tools for scientific dissemination and employment.
- CN15 - Identify analytical and experimental methodologies used in the field of Biomedical Sciences, whether they be established or cutting-edge.
- CP05 - Apply biological foundations in the search for practical solutions to health problems, following ethical standards and scientific rigour and respecting fundamental equal rights between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values inherent in a peaceful society of democratic values that includes inclusive, non-discriminatory language without stereotypes.
- HB09 - Integrate the basic concepts related to the field of biomedicine, both conceptual and experimental, applying theoretical concepts in practice and scientific methodology.
- HB11 - Use analytical and experimental techniques to obtain and record results.
Learning outcomes of the subject
At the end of the course, the student:
- Has learned the main professional opportunities of Biomedical Sciences.
- Has learned other professional opportunities in the field of Biomedical Sciences.
- Understand the dynamics and configuration of the optional degree offered by the UIC.
- Have learned techniques that facilitate effective communication and outreach.
- Have become familiar with interpersonal conflict management.
- Understands the importance of a correct establishment of objectives to favor their achievement.
Syllabus
Block I. Science communication and outreach
- Oral communication tools I.
- Oral communication tools II.
- Practical exercises in science communication and outreach.
- Presentation of science communication projects: semifinal stage.
- Presentation of science communication projects: final stage.
- Tutorials for the science communication project.
Block II. Career pathways in Biomedical Sciences
- Scientific professions in the business sector.
- Research in Biomedicine.
- Professional visibility on networking platforms and personal branding.
- Oral presentation on alternative career pathways (Group I).
- The biomedical company.
- Oral presentation on alternative career pathways (Group II).
- Bioinformatics as a professional career option.
Block III. Self-management tools
- Goal setting and stress management.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Fully in-person classroom learning format
The course content will be delivered using two different methodologies or learning activities:
1. Lectures – 18 hours: The instructor transmits knowledge in a classroom setting to the entire group of students.
2. Case Method (CM) – 14 hours: Students are presented with a real or hypothetical situation. Working in small groups, they work on the questions posed, and the answers are discussed in class. The instructor actively participates, introducing new concepts as needed.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE SUBJECT (FIRST CALL)
To obtain the final grade of the subject, an oral presentation, a multiple-choice exam and the presentation of a project on scientific dissemination will be evaluated. The weight of each of these evaluations on the final grade will be as follows:
- Oral presentation: 20 %
- Multiple-choice exam*: 30%
- Scientific dissemination project: 50%
* Multiple-choice exam
The exam will consist of a multiple-choice test with 4 possible answers, where:
- Each correct answer will add up to 1 point.
- Each incorrect answer will subtract 0.33 points.
- Unanswered questions will not be penalized.
To pass the subject in the first call, students must simultaneously meet the following requirements:
- Obtain a minimum grade of 5.0 in the multiple-choice exam.
- Obtain a minimum grade of 5.0 in the scientific dissemination project.
- Achieve a final average grade equal to or greater than 5.0, once the corresponding percentages have been applied (oral presentation, exam and project).
In case of not reaching the minimum grade of 5.0 in the multiple-choice exam or in the project, the average will not be achieved, and the subject will be considered not passed.
ATTENDANCE AND COMPULSORY ACTIVITIES
Attendance at oral presentations and case methods (MC) is mandatory. The absence of a maximum of one or two methods of the case will be allowed, provided that it is duly justified.
Unjustified non-attendance at compulsory activities may lead to failure to pass the subject, regardless of the grade obtained in the rest of the evaluation tests.
SUBSEQUENT CALLS (SECOND TO SIXTH)
Students must pass the tests not passed in the previous call, respecting in any case the minimum criteria established, such that:
Exam: another multiple-choice exam will be held, with similar characteristics to the first sitting.
Scientific dissemination project: the same project must be carried out but in a different format. The teachers of the subject will evaluate the project that can obtain a maximum of 7.
It is mandatory to get a minimum of 5 in both the scientific dissemination project and the multiple-choice exam and the average of the 3 evaluations must be equal to or greater than 5.
Bibliography and resources
There is no specific bibliographic source to work the different blocks of this subject. The professors of each block will recommend different bibliographical sources or they will contribute the material in power point format.
Evaluation period
- E1 20/05/2026 A16 14:00h
- E2 02/07/2026 A16 16:00h