Bachelor's degree in Medicine - Syllabus

FIRST YEAR  

1^st

Introduction to the University and to Medicine

Introduction to the University

B

6

To find out the characteristics of the University. To learn the basic rules applicable to students. To properly use the University intranet. To be able to use the databases pertaining students' courses. To identify the determinants of health in the population. To find out about health planning and administration on a world, European, Spanish and autonomic level. To find out the basics of the relationship between health and the environment. To learn the history of health and illness. To learn of the existence and the principles of alternative medicines. To give an oral and written public presentation of scientific work and/or professional reports.

1^st

Anatomy and Embryology  

Human Anatomy

B

7

To learn the processes of embryonic development and organogenesis. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the locomotor system. To understand  the morphology and structure of tissue, organs and systems, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. To understand  the morphology and structure of tissue, organs and systems, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques.

2^nd

Biochemistry I

Biochemistry

B

6

To learn about cell structure and function as well as the characteristics of biomolecules, their metabolism, regulation and metabolic integration. To learn gene information processes, expression and regulation. To describe the bases of heredity. To learn to implement basic laboratory material and techniques.

3^rd

General Physiology

Physiology

B

8

To learn about cell structure and function. To describe the bases of cell communication and the behaviour of excitable membranes. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the locomotor system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. To describe the bases of homeostasis and adaptation to the environment.

3^rd

Cellular Biology I

Biology

B

8

To learn cell structure and function, as well as the characteristics of biomolecules, their metabolism, regulation and metabolic integration. To describe the bases of cell communication and the behaviour of excitable membranes. To learn of cell cycle as well as the phenomena of cell differentiation and proliferation. To learn the processes of gene information, expression and regulation. To describe the bases of homeostasis and adaptation to the environment.

2^nd

Psychology

Psychology

B

6

To learn the fundaments of cognitive, emotional and psychosocial development in infancy and adolescence. To learn the biological, psychological and social fundaments of personality and behaviour. To learn the bases of psychotherapy. To give an oral and written public presentation of scientific work and/or professional reports.

1^st

Physics for Health Sciences

O

5

To describe the bases of homeostasis and adaptation to the environment. To learn the fundaments of the interaction of radiation with the human organism. To have the ability to apply diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using ionising radiation.

2^nd

Biomedical Computer Science

O

4

To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health-related information. To know how to use a personal computer unassisted. To use biomedical search and information recovery systems. To learn and implement clinical documentation procedures. To learn the principles of telemedicine. To learn and implement the principles of medicine based on (the best) evidence.

2^nd

Integrated Medicine I

O

4

This subject aims to present health problems transversally, both horizontally and vertically, which means that students must assume the educational goals of basic and clinical subjects.

3^rd

Work Experience I 

O

4

This subject aims to introduce students to the reality of healthcare by means of periods spent at different centres and units in the healthcare sector.

SECOND YEAR

2^nd

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy

B

7

To learn the morphology, structure and function of the circulatory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the digestive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the reproductive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the excretory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the respiratory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the endocrine system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the immune system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. To understand  the morphology and structure of tissue, organs and systems, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques. To perform basic physical examination.

2^nd

Human Physiology

Physiology

B

8

To learn the basic principles of human nutrition. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the skin. To learn the morphology, structure and function of blood.
To learn the morphology, structure and function of the circulatory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the digestive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the locomotor system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the reproductive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the excretory system.
To learn the morphology, structure and function of the respiratory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the endocrine system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. To describe the bases of homeostasis and adaptation to the environment.

1^st

Biochemistry II

Biochemistry

B

8

To learn cell structure and function, as well as the characteristics of biomolecules, their metabolism, regulation and metabolic integration. To learn of cell cycle as well as the phenomena of cell differentiation and proliferation. To learn the processes of gene information, expression and regulation. To learn to implement basic laboratory material and techniques.

1^st

Biostatistics

Statistics

B

6

To learn the basic concepts of biostatistics and their application to the medical sciences. To be able to design and implement simple statistical studies using computer programmes and to interpret the results. To understand and interpret the statistical data in the medical literature.

2^nd

Human Histology

O

5

To learn the morphology, structure and function of the skin. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the blood. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the circulatory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the digestive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the locomotor system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the reproductive system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the excretory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the respiratory system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the endocrine system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the immune system. To learn the morphology, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. To learn to implement basic laboratory material and techniques. To understand  the morphology and structure of tissue, organs and systems, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques.

1^st

Anthropology and Evolution

O

4

To understand the principle of risk factor and its importance in the prevention of illness. To learn the principles of epidemiology and demography. To learn the bases of the relationship between health and the environment. To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health-related information. To learn of the history of health and illness.

1^st

Integrated Medicine II

O

4

This subject aims to present health problems transversally, both horizontally and vertically, which means that students must assume the educational goals of basic and clinical subjects.

3^rd

Patient-Doctor Relations and Communication Skills

O

5

To learn the legal bases of exercising the medical profession. To learn the characteristics of informed consent. To learn to keep the principle of confidentiality. To apply the personal and professional values of excellence, altruism, sense of duty, responsibility, integrity and honesty in exercising the profession. To know how to tackle professional practice respecting the patient's autonomy, beliefs and culture. To learn the aspects of communicating with patients, family members and their social environment. To learn the models of the clinical relation (interview, verbal communication, non-verbal communication and interferences).
To learn to convey bad news, prognoses and therapeutic advice. To write case histories, reports, instructions and other records in a way that is understandable for patients, family members and other professionals. To give an oral and written public presentation of scientific work and/or professional reports.

3^rd

General Genetics

O

4

To learn the processes of gene information, expression and regulation. To learn the bases of heredity.

3^rd

Developmental Biology

O

4

To learn the processes of embryonic development and organogenesis.

3^rd

Work Experience II

O

4

This subject aims to introduce students to the reality of healthcare by means of periods spent at different centres and units in the healthcare sector.

THIRD YEAR

2^nd

Immunology

O

4

To learn the morphology, structure and function of the immune system. To learn to implement basic laboratory material and techniques. To recognise, diagnose and learn and implement the management of the main pathologies of the immune system. To describe biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular biology markers applied to clinical diagnosis.
To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn the characteristics of tissues in the different situations of lesion, adaptation, cell death, inflammation.

1^st

Epidemiology and Health Demography  

O

4

To understand the need for professional competency. To learn the principles of preventive medicine and public health. To understand the principle of risk factor and its importance in the prevention of illness. To identify the determinants of health in the population. To know the main health indicators. To learn to plan, programme and evaluate health programmes. To know how to prevent and protect against illness, lesions and accidents. To establish time guidelines for the administration of vaccinations. To learn the principles of epidemiology and demography. To find out about health planning and administration on a world, European, Spanish and autonomic level. To learn of the economic and social implications involved in medical action, considering criteria of efficacy and efficiency.
To learn the bases of the relationship between health and the environment. To learn the principles of food safety. To learn the bases of occupational health. To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health related information. To understand and interpret the statistical data in the medical literature.

1^st

Clinical Genetics

O

4

To learn of the methodology for cytogenetic, molecular and genetic biochemical diagnosis. To describe biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular biology markers applied to clinical diagnosis.

1^st

General Physiopathology 

O

4

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the blood. To know about tumoural disease, its diagnosis and management. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main cardiocirculatory pathologies. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the digestive system.
To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main nephrourinary pathologies. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the respiratory system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the endocrine system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the immune system.

3^rd

Specific Physiopathology and Semiology

O

8

To perform functional tests and determine and interpret vital parameters. To perform basic physical examination. To learn the aspects of communicating with patients, family members and their social environment. To write case histories, reports, instructions and other records in a way that is understandable for patients, family members and other professionals. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To know how to evaluate the changes in clinical parameters for different ages.

2^nd

Microbiology 

O

7

To know the main infectious agents and their mechanisms of action. To describe sexually transmitted diseases. To find out the fundaments of microbiology and parasitology. To find out the main techniques of microbiological and parasitological diagnosis and interpret the results. To know how to interpret the results of laboratory diagnostic tests. To manage disinfection and sterilisation techniques.

3^rd

Pathological Anatomy

O

7

To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn the characteristics of tissues in the different situations of lesion, adaptation, cell death, inflammation. To find out the fundaments of the pathological anatomy of the different apparatuses and systems.

1^st

Image Diagnostics and Radiotherapy

O

6

To understand  the morphology and structure of tissue, organs and systems, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques. To learn the principles of telemedicine. To evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn the characteristics of tissues in the different situations of lesion, adaptation, cell death, inflammation. To know the disorders of cell growth. To learn the fundaments of the interaction of radiation with the human organism. To learn the bases of radiological images. To learn the basic radiological semiology of the different apparatuses and systems. To learn other techniques of obtaining a diagnostic image. To evaluate the indications and contraindications of radiological studies. To have the ability to apply radiological protection criteria in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with ionising radiation. To learn the principles and indications of radiotherapy. To know how to interpret a radiological image through systematic reading.

3^rd

Foundations of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

O

4

To interpret a normal clinical analysis. To understand, using macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging techniques the morphology and structure of the tissue, organs and systems. To perform functional tests and determine and interpret vital parameters. To evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To know the characteristics of the tissues in the different situation of lesion, adaptation, cell death and inflammation. To describe biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular biology markers applied to clinical diagnosis. To find out the main techniques of microbiological and parasitological diagnosis and interpret the results. To know the main indications of electrophysiological techniques (ECG, EEG, EMG and others). To know how to obtain and process a biological sample for study using the different diagnostic procedures. To know how to interpret the results of laboratory diagnostic tests. To learn the bases of the pharmacology of the different apparatuses and systems. To learn the general principles of nutrition and dietotherapy.

2^nd

Pharmacology

O

5

To know the main groups of drugs, doses, routes of administration and pharmacokinetics, their interactions and adverse effects, and prescription and pharmacovigilance. To learn the bases of the pharmacology of the different apparatuses and systems. To describe the main analgesic, antineoplastic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs.

2^nd

Integrated Biomedicine III

O

4

This subject aims to present health problems transversally, both horizontally and vertically, which means that students must assume the educational goals of basic and clinical subjects.

3^rd

Work Experience III

O

4

This subject aims to introduce students to the reality of healthcare by means of periods spent at different centres and units in the healthcare sector.

FOURTH YEAR

1^st

Medical-Surgical Pathology I

O

10

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main cardiocirculatory pathologies. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the respiratory system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main infectious pathologies in the different organs and systems. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To establish a plan of action, focusing on the needs of the patient and the family and social environment, which is coherent with the patient's signs and symptoms. To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres.

2^nd

Medical-Surgical Pathology II

O

5

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the digestive system.

3^rd

Medical-Surgical Pathology III

O

7

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the blood. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system. To know the main indications of electrophysiological techniques (ECG, EEG, EMG and others).

2^nd

Locomotive Apparatus

O

8

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the locomotor system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the immune system.

3^rd

Ophthalmology

O

4

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main ophthalmological pathologies.

3^rd

Otorhinolaryngology

O

4

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the ears, nose and throat.

2^nd

Dermatology

O

4

To learn the morphology, structure and function of the skin. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the skin.

1^st

Foundations of Surgery 

O

4

To learn the main principles of anaesthesia and resuscitation. To learn the general principles of nutrition and dietotherapy. To learn the physiopathology of wounds (including burns, freezing and other types of wounds). To learn the bases of cicatrisation. To learn the bases of surgical haemorrhage and thromboembolic prophylaxis. To learn the general surgical indications, preoperative risk and postoperative complications. To learn the principles and indications of transfusions and transplants. To practise elementary surgical procedures: cleaning, haemostasis and suture of wounds.

1^st

Human Nutrition

O

4

To learn the basic principles of human nutrition. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of nutrition. To learn the general principles of nutrition and dietotherapy. To assess nutritional state and plan a suitable diet for the different circumstances.

1^st

Integrated Medicine IV

O

4

This subject aims to present health problems transversally, both horizontally and vertically, which means that students must assume the educational goals of basic and clinical subjects.

3^rd

Integrated Practice of Medical-Surgical Pathology  I

O

5

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of life-threatening situations. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To know how to evaluate the changes in clinical parameters for different ages. To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres.

FIFTH YEAR

1^st

Medical-Surgical Pathology IV

O

7

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main nephrourinary pathologies. To know the main infectious agents and their mechanisms of action. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main infectious pathologies in the different organs and systems.

2^nd

Medical-Surgical Pathology V

O

8

To know about tumoural disease, its diagnosis and management. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of the endocrine system. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main pathologies of nutrition. To learn the bases of palliative medicine. To recognise the characteristics of prevalent pathologies in the elderly. To understand the importance of working in multidisciplinary teams.

2^nd

Integrated Practice of Medical-Surgical Pathology  II

O

5

To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of life-threatening situations. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To know how to evaluate the changes in clinical parameters for different ages. To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres.

2^nd

Paediatrics

O

11

To learn the morphofunctional characteristics of the newborn, children and adolescents and the bases of growth. To learn of the characteristics associated with premature newborns. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main paediatric pathologies. To learn the basic principles of infant nutrition.
To learn the bases of genetic diagnosis and counselling. To learn the fundaments of cognitive, emotional and psychosocial development in infancy and adolescence.
To establish the time guidelines for the administration of vaccines.

1^st

Gynaecology and Obstetrics

O

9

To learn the characteristics of normal and pathological pregnancy and childbirth and puerperium. To describe sexually transmitted diseases. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main gynaecological pathologies. To describe the processes of contraception and fertilisation. To know how to examine and follow-up pregnancy.

1^st

Psychiatry  

O

6

To learn the fundaments of cognitive, emotional and psychosocial development in infancy and adolescence. To learn the biological, psychological and social fundaments of personality and behaviour. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of psychiatric disorders. To learn the bases of psychotherapy.

3^rd

Mobility Programme

Op

16

Activity aimed at providing students with stages at Spanish and foreign universities to enable recognition of the courses taken at them. For this, students shall do such stages at universities that have agreements with UPF or the UAB. Credit recognition shall take place once students provide the corresponding academic certificates that accredit having passed the corresponding subjects at the university where they did their stage. According to each student's bagaje, up to 16 ECTS credits may be recognised.

3^rd

Specific Training Blocks (the following six tracks) 

Op

16

Track specialising in Medicine

3^rd

General Oncology

Op

4

To learn the bases of carcinogenesis. To specify the importance of the mechanisms involved between tumour cells and the stroma on which they sustain themselves. To recognise and direct the management of neoplasias. To evaluate toxicities and distinguish them from the secondary signs and symptoms of the tumour. To highlight the need for the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer: hospital tumour boards.

3^rd

Hostpital-acquired infection and Antibiotics Policy

Op

4

To describe the basic knowledge of hospital infection. To learn the interrelationship with extrahospital infection. To know the means of control. To apply the antibiotics policy. To learn to monitor the infection.

3^rd

From Autoimmunity to Autoimmune Diseases

Op

4

To look in greater depth at the molecular bases of autoimmunity. To learn the role of cell mediators in the inflammatory response. To interpret the mechanisms of tissue lesions. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the phenomenon of autoimmunity.

3^rd

ClinicalMedicine: from the Theory to the Practice

Op

4

To acquire the bases of medical practice. To integrate the teachings of clinical competence. To successfully direct the diagnostic process. To learn the hierarchy of complementary tests. To know how to define prognostic activity. To develop multifactor intervention strategies.

Track specialising in Surgery

3^rd

Organ and Tissue Transplants

Op

4

To learn of the social and legal implications of death. To know and recognise the normal evolution of the corpse. To learn the bases of post-mortem diagnostics.
To learn the bases of medical criminology. To acquire the ability to write medical-legal documents. To learn the bases of medical ethics.
To learn the principles of bioethics. To learn the bases of ethical conflict solving.

3^rd

Surgery at A&E

Op

4

To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres. To evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn the characteristics of tissues in the different situations of lesion, adaptation, cell death, inflammation. To learn the bases of surgical haemorrhage and thromboembolic prophylaxis. To learn the general surgical indications, preoperative risk and postoperative complications. To learn the principles and indications of transfusions and transplants.

3^rd

Basic Surgical Techniques

Op

4

To learn the physiopathology of wounds (including burns, freezing and other types of wounds). To learn the bases of cicatrisation. To practise elementary surgical procedures: cleaning, haemostasis and suture of wounds.

3^rd

Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Treatment

Op

4

To know the main groups of drugs, doses, routes of administration and pharmacokinetics, their interactions and adverse effects, and prescription and pharmacovigilance. To learn the bases of the pharmacology of the different apparatuses and systems. To describe the main analgesic, antineoplastic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs. To learn the general principles of anaesthesia and resuscitation. To learn the bases of surgical haemorrhage and thromboembolic prophylaxis. To learn the general surgical indications, preoperative risk and postoperative complications. To learn the principles and indications of transfusions and transplants. To know how to use the different drugs appropriately. To know how to perform and interpret an electrocardiogram and an electroencephalogram.

Track specialising in Community Medicine

3^rd

Social Determinants of Health

Op

4

To distinguish the main aspects and limitations of scientific strategy in the production of knowledge concerning collective health. To identify the emerging trends of research into the health sciences. To learn a variety of ways to define and classify health and illness. To identify several problems associated with the perception and mediation of risk. To learn the main production theories of health and illness. To identify the different levels of causality in the social production of health. To learn the main social determinants of health and illness. To learn the global impact of the conditions of employment and work. To learn the concepts and characteristics of inequalities in health. To identify evidence of inequalities according to social class, gender, migratory status and geographical area. To learn the main determinants, causes and mechanisms associated with inequalities in health. To recognise the characteristics, challenges and limitations in the decision-taking processes and political interventions on collective health. To know of and evaluate policies to reduce inequalities in health.

3^rd

Occupational Medicine

Op

4

To understand the role of work in people's health. To be able to draft a clinical occupational history of a patient. To recognise, diagnose, inform, direct the management and prevent the main skeletal muscle pathologies related with work. To recognise, diagnose, inform, direct the management and prevent the main respiratory pathologies related with work. To recognise, diagnose, inform, direct the management and prevent the main dermatological pathologies related with work. To recognise, diagnose, inform, direct the management and prevent the main tumoral pathologies related with work. To recognise, diagnose, inform, direct the management and prevent the main mental pathologies related with work. To learn the legal and ethical bases of occupational medicine. To evaluate the medical-legal damage of a lesion caused by an occupational accident.

3^rd

Environmental Health

Op

4

To understand the role of the environment on people's health. To learn the most common environmental determinants. To be able to carry out epidemiological studies in the event of an environmental accident. To be able to carry out epidemiological studies in the event of an outbreak or a disproportionate increase in cases. To be able to investigate the effect on the residents of specific sources. To know how to understand the scientific literature on the study of environmental effects on health. To learn the bases for measuring exposure. To be competent in the process of managing the hazard and evaluating the environmental impact on health.

3^rd

Community Health

Op

4

To acquire direct experience of the field and primary healthcare and community health services. To know how to get access to the health information systems about the population and interpret the information they provide. To learn the main determinants of health for individuals and the population as a whole. To know how to interpret behaviours related with health and learn the strategies to change them in order to prevent illness. To learn which are the groups of the population whose health is most vulnerable and the main protective strategies. To learn the principles and applicability of early diagnosis. To learn the main health protection and illness prevention strategies. To know how to identify the components and characteristics of healthcare systems on a community level. To critically analyse the results of research relevant to community health and correctly manage the scientific information. To develop competencies of group work and interaction with the community.

Track specialising in Biomedical Research (experimental medicine)

3^rd

Molecular and Cellular Bases of Pathology

Op

4

To understand the investigation of defence mechanisms in the event of cell stress in eukaryotic cells. To understand the different types of responses to cell stress. Cell signalling mechanisms in the detection of different types of stress. To understand the relations between cell dysfunction and illness. To understand the cellular and molecular bases of oncogenesis and tumour progression. To identify the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the response of eukaryotic cells before different pathogenic agents.

3^rd

Structural and Cellular Biology

Op

4

To look in greater depth into the study of the organisation and functioning of eukaryotic cells. To acquire the ability to decide the types of basic methods to study cell processes at cell and molecular level. To learn the different subcell and macromolecular structures in order to understand the most relevant physiological processes that take place at cell level. To find out about some of the main breakthroughs in cell and molecular biology by means of the direct analysis of fundamental experiments. To learn the basic processes in the functioning of cells and organisms. To learn the basic mechanisms of gene expression, from the regulation of chromatin to protein synthesis and stability. Molecular mechanisms in the interaction between the cell and its environment. Pharmacological and genetic modulation of signalling pathways and cell functions. To learn of the properties of ion channels and membrane receptors. To develop the ability to use experimental and computer methods used in the study and characterisation of biomacromolecules.

3^rd

Genomics, Bioinformatics and systems Biology

Op

4

Evolutive vision of biology and genetics. To understand the biomedical implications of genome variations including the variations of individuals and species from viruses to humans. To understand the genetic bases of human illnesses, complex illnesses and evolutive medicine. Theoretical analysis of genome complexity. Acquisition of basic concepts and abilities in order to carry out computational analysis operations of biosequences or to obtain and visualise 3D biomolecular structures. Basic knowledge on data integration in systems biology and to understand the bases and applications of systems biology. Personal practical abilities in the use of databases and tools found publicly available.

3^rd

Model organisms in biomedical research in neurosciences, regeneration and cancer

Op

4

To understand the tools of functional genetics: forward and reverse genetics. To understand the basic techniques of the genetic manipulation of organisms. To understand the generation and utilisation of modified animal models. To understand the study techniques of the genetic bases of conduct based on animal models. To learn of the experimental models of oncogenesis and tumour dissemination. To learn of the applications of modified organisms in biotechnology and biomedicine and emerging advances in gene therapy and regenerative medicine. To learn how to manipulate the different animal experimentation models and the choice of in vivo models for biomedical research.

Track specialising in Neurosciences

3^rd

Addiction and impulse

Op

4

To learn the bases of human addictive behaviour. To learn the psychological brain and social circuits related with addictive and impulsive behaviour. To learn of the causes and consequences of drug abuse. To learn the causes and consequences of non-pharmacological addictions. To learn of the treatments of disorders associated with addictive behaviour (pharmacological and non-pharmacological).

3^rd

Techniques of neuropsychiatric evaluation: from the interview to the neuroimage

Op

4

To learn the conceptual and scientific bases of the principal clinical, psychometric, neurological and neuroradiological techniques. To become familiar with the methodology of examination and clinical psychopathological, psychometric, neurological and neuroradiological interview. To learn of the application of clinical interviews in special situations (emergencies, violence, negativism, legally complex). To learn of the ethical and legal aspects of the patient's neuropsychiatric and psychopathological information.

3^rd

Brain and Conduct. Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

Op

4

To learn of the contributions by Cognitive Neuroscience to Psychiatry and Neurology. To learn the functioning of the cerebral systems related with human cognition, affection and motivation. To become familiar with neuropsychological techniques. To learn the methodologies of neuroimaging. To know how to interpret the findings of these techniques in normal and clinical populations.

3^rd

Psychiatry and Medicine

Op

4

To learn the historical and conceptual relationship between Psychiatry and Medicine. To learn of somatoform disorders and their mechanisms.
To learn of the medical and surgical pathologies associated with psychiatric pathologies. To learn of adaptation to the illness, disability and grief.
To learn of health psychology and the organization of mental health services in the health system.

Track specialising in Health Management

3^rd

Introduction to health management

Op

4

To learn the concepts of efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency and equity. To learn the differences between health and other health objectives between the developed and the less developed world. To learn the different models of health policy and their limitations. To compare the different health systems in Spain, Europe and the United States. To learn to measure the health product and the care product. To differentiate between studies of effectiveness and adequacy and know how to apply them to the analysis of clinical decision. To establish the relationship between demand for health services by supplier and consumer, as well as the influence of co-payment. To find out how resources are managed at health centres. To find out how the management of the use of resources is carried out at health centres. To learn the differences in public and private health management. To learn the characteristics of pharmaceutical companies.

3^rd

Health economics

Op

4

To learn of the relations between economic growth, the health of the population and health services. To become familiar with the running of the public health sector, how its agents behave, the problems of efficiency and the proposals for improved management. To learn how to use techniques for the economic evaluation of health technologies. To understand the concept of equity in the analysis of the health services.
To learn of the main reforms that may be introduced to health systems and their consequences.

3^rd

Public policies and health systems

Op

4

To dispose of tools and resources in order to be able to design and carry out the evaluation of a public policy in the health sector.
To find out how other, more advanced democracies of the OECD try to solve their health problems through public policies. To understand that the formulation and implementation of public health policies in different countries are in response to a specific institutional context. To become aware of the different characteristics of different types of public health policy by comparison and, above all in Spain, over time. To understand which are the main debates regarding such policies, their future tendencies and their relationship with other public schemes.

3^rd

Innovation and entrepreneurship in the health sector

Op

4

To learn the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship in the health sector. To know how to prepare a simple business plan. To learn the basic concepts applicable to patents. To know where to find funding for innovative projects. To understand the concept of venture capital company. To devise strategies to develop novel ideas. To learn the principles of marketing. To learn the principles of communication and leadership. To encourage translational research.

SIXTH YEAR

1^st

Bioethics

O

4

To learn the characteristics of informed consent. To learn to keep the principle of confidentiality. To learn the bases of medical ethics. To learn the principles of bioethics. To learn the bases of ethical conflict solving. To apply the personal and professional values of excellence, altruism, sense of duty, responsibility, integrity and honesty in exercising the profession. To recognise the need to uphold professional competency. To know how to tackle professional practice respecting the patient's autonomy, beliefs and culture.

1^st

Legal Medicine and Toxicology 

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5

To learn the legal bases of exercising the medical profession. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of physical and mental damage. To learn of the social and legal implications of death. To know and recognise the normal evolution of the corpse. To learn the bases of post-mortem diagnostics. To learn the bases of medical criminology. To acquire the ability to write medical-legal documents. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of the main intoxications.

1^st

Preventive Medicine and Public Health

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6

To learn the principles of preventive medicine and public health. To apply the methods of preventive medicine and public health. To understand the principle of risk factor and its importance in the prevention of illness. To identify the determinants of health in the population. To know the main health indicators. To learn to plan, programme and evaluate health programmes. To know how to prevent and protect against illness, lesions and accidents. To be able to evaluate the quality of healthcare and define patient safety strategies. To establish time guidelines concerning the administration of vaccinations. To learn of the economic and social implications involved in medical action, considering criteria of efficacy and efficiency. To learn the bases of the relationship between health and the environment. To learn the principles of food safety. To learn the bases of occupational health. To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health related information. To understand and interpret the statistical data in the medical literature. To learn the principles of scientific method, biomedical research and clinical assay. To learn and handle the principles of medicine based on (the best) evidence.

1^st

Clinical Pharmachology 

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6

To know the main groups of drugs, doses, routes of administration and pharmacokinetics, their interactions and adverse effects, and prescription and pharmacovigilance. To learn the bases of the pharmacology of the different apparatuses and systems. To describe the main analgesic, antineoplastic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs. To know how to use the different drugs appropriately. To write medical prescriptions correctly, adapted to the situation of each patient and the legal requirements. To learn the principles of scientific method, biomedical research and clinical assay. To learn and implement the principles of medicine based on (the best) evidence. To learn the characteristics of informed consent. To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health-related information. To learn of the existence and the principles of alternative medicines.

2^nd and 3^rd

Rotating Internship General Programme

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34

To learn the bases of family and community medicine in the environment of the sick person and the promotion of health in the family and community environment. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of life-threatening situations. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To know how to evaluate the changes in clinical parameters for different ages. To establish a plan of action, focusing on the needs of the patient and the family and social environment, which is coherent with the patient's signs and symptoms. To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres. To evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn of the bases of rehabilitation, the promotion of self-sufficiency, the functional adaptation of/to the environment, and other physical procedures in morbidity in order to improve the quality of life. To know how to obtain and process a biological sample for study using the different diagnostic procedures. To know how to interpret the results of laboratory diagnostic tests. To manage disinfection and sterilisation techniques. To know how to interpret a radiological image through systematic reading. To know how to use the different drugs appropriately. To know how to carry out and interpret and electrocardiogram and an electroencephalogram. To write medical prescriptions correctly, adapted to the situation of each patient and the legal requirements. To assess nutritional state and plan a suitable diet for the different circumstances. To practise elementary surgical procedures: cleaning, haemostasis and suture of wounds. To learn the bases of family and community medicine in the environment of the sick person and the promotion of health in the family and community environment. To recognise, diagnose and direct the management of life-threatening situations. To learn how to perform a complete anamnesis, focusing on the patient and oriented at the different pathologies, interpreting their significance. To know how to perform a physical examination using apparatuses and systems as well as a psychopathological examination, interpreting their significance. To know how to evaluate the changes in clinical parameters for different ages. To establish a plan of action, focusing on the needs of the patient and the family and social environment, which is coherent with the patient's signs and symptoms. To know how to perform basic and advanced life support manoeuvres. To evaluate the risk/benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. To learn the indications of biochemical, haematological, immunological, microbiological, anatomopathological and imaging tests. To learn of the bases of rehabilitation, the promotion of self-sufficiency, the functional adaptation of/to the environment, and other physical procedures in morbidity in order to improve the quality of life. To know how to obtain and process a biological sample for study using the different diagnostic procedures. To know how to interpret the results of laboratory diagnostic tests. To manage disinfection and sterilisation techniques. To know how to interpret a radiological image through systematic reading. To know how to use the different drugs appropriately. To know how to perform and interpret an electrocardiogram and an electroencephalogram. To write medical prescriptions correctly, adapted to the situation of each patient and the legal requirements. To assess nutritional state and plan a suitable diet for the different circumstances. To practise elementary surgical procedures: cleaning, haemostasis and suture of wounds. To carry out a professional internship, en forma de rotatorio clínico independiente comprising a final assessment of competencies, at Health Centres, Hospitals and other healthcare centres that enable involving professional values, competencies.

3^rd

End-of-Degree Dissertation

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6

To learn, critically evaluate and know how to use technologies and sources of clinical and biomedical information in order to obtain, organise, interpret and convey clinical, scientific and health-related information. To learn the basic concepts of biostatistics and their application to the medical sciences. To understand and interpret the statistical data in the medical literature. To use biomedical search and information recovery systems. To understand and critically interpret scientific texts. To give an oral and written public presentation of scientific work and/or professional reports.