Master's degree in Neurometabolism And Cell Biology For Clinicians
Specialize in and shape the future of clinical neurology with a groundbreaking new paradigm.
Novel paradigm
This international master aims to lay the ground for the much-needed novel paradigm in clinical neurology. While the classic approach is mainly based on clinical symptoms, here we aim to integrate different levels of complexity in agreement with the intricate operational network of the nervous system.
The neurological manifestations will be linked to genetic, molecular and biochemical markers, cellular pathways, and brain circuitries in a comprehensive manner as a necessary and new approach.
Most of all, we will provide educational tools to integrate the “pathophysiological thinking” in the clinical practice of both neurology and inborn errors of metabolism in line with the fact that >80% of diseases have neurological involvement. All of these aim towards the current development of new therapies
What you will learn
- Original and innovative clinical practice aimed at connecting the basic mechanisms of disease to clinical symptoms.
- Biomarkers and treatments of neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.
- The biochemical and cell biology bases of neurological symptoms.
Contents
The teaching program includes 6 theoretical modules that cover almost all neurometabolism disorders.
Teaching Structure
The master's program is delivered in a hybrid format:
Classes are conducted on a weekly basis. Each week, access is granted to the corresponding class via the virtual campus and is available to students, allowing them the freedom to access it as many times as they deem necessary. One or two lectures are scheduled per week.
A real-time online tutoring session takes place every Thursday from 17:00 to 18:00 hrs (localtime in Spain-CET). This tutoring session provides an opportunity for interaction and clarification of doubts with the teacher who conducted the class that week.
The face-to-face period takes place during one week per year at the "Summer School" in Barcelona. It will take place at the end of each academic year: the first week ofJuly 2027 and the first week of July 2028.
First year
Second year
Who is it intended for?
This master's degree is mainly aimed at neurologists (pediatric or adult) and doctors dedicated to inborn errors of metabolism. It is also aimed at professionals in any area of biomedicine.
- Graduate/Doctor of Medicine
- Graduate/Doctor of biomedicine sciences
Enrollment fee:
First year: 4.470 €
Second year: 4.275 €
The admission fee of 195 € is only included in the first year.
Economic help:
The program offers the AMN program, which permits access to discounts and financial aid for professionals who, due to income level or country of residence, do not have sufficient financial means to cover the program costs. These aids consist of direct discounts on the registration fee and can be requested during the admission process.
Conditions can be consulted by email at: neurometab.bio.master@gmail.com
Admission
Interested participants should send the following documents to: neurometab.bio.master@gmail.com
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter stating why the applicant considers the master important and indicating the country in which they live and work
- University diploma of the completed Bachelor’s degree and any Master’s degrees completed (mandatory or not)
- Identity document (passport or national ID)
- Financial Aid of the AMN program (consult regulations)
The deadline for sending these documents is July 27th, 2026 at 12 PM (Barcelona time – CET).
Selection criteria
- Geographical origin, attempting to ensure representation from the maximum possible number of countries
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Previous experience in inborn errors of metabolism and/or neurology
Notice of admission
The admission resolution will be sent to the e-mail address you specify when you send your application. In any case, whether you are selected or not, you will receive a message from our side. The program management will announce the admissions on July 31th. In this e-mail the selected participants will receive the link for the enrollment as well as the list of documents required for the enrollment.
The enrollment will start on September 7th and will finish on September 24th, 2026.
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Do you need further information?
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