Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)

A Private University Near Madrid

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) is a private university with a campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón, in the Madrid region. Its academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees, doctoral programs, and advanced vocational training. In experimental sciences, the university highlights its bachelor's degree in genetics.

Studying Genetics

The four-year, in-person degree is taught in Spanish and covers areas such as genetic diagnosis, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, and omics analysis. UFV presents those fields as relevant to medicine, industry, food and agriculture, sports, and the environment. Students can also pursue an additional diploma in applied genetics and business.

The university describes a science and technology advisory council, teaching laboratories, and research facilities supporting work in areas such as oncology, gene and cell therapy, neuroscience, microbial biotechnology, and computational biophysics. The program includes external placements at research centers, hospitals, and companies in Spain and abroad.

Admissions

Applicants must complete UFV's admissions process, which the university describes as including an interview, an aptitude assessment, and a review of academic records. The university notes that spaces are limited; current application dates, requirements, and tuition are set by each admissions cycle.