Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology Valencia -

In-company internships are a key part of your training. Gaining experience based on what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the job market. There are two types of internships: curricular (included in the curriculum) and extracurricular (those that you can choose to do on a voluntary basis).

In order to do an in-company one, you’ll need to have obtained 50% of the credits and to enrol in the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship professor, and also involve interim and final assessment reports.

If you would like to improve your work experience before finishing your university studies, you can do an extracurricular internship. You can do one in any academic year, but we would remind you that internships are a training complement to your studies. Therefore, the more knowledge you’ve already acquired over the course of your programme, the more you’ll benefit from the internship experience.

During the final year, you’ll do an internship at a key institution, research centre or company in the biotechnology sector at national and international level, which will allow you to put into practice all the knowledge you have acquired. These include:

• ASEBIO associated companies
• National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB)
• Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
• Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII)
• The Foundation for Biomedical Research at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital, the Foundation for Biomedical Research at the Getafe University Hospital and the Toledo Paraplegic Hospital.
• And in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies such as Genómica, ERCROS, Lilly, BMS, Quintiles, IVI, Cofares, Febiotec, Bioenergía y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Biotools, Carestream Health Spain, Federación Española de Centros Tecnológicos, IMERETI, Genómica S.A.U., Pharmamar, 3P Biopharmaceuticals, Gamesa Innovation & Technology, General Electric International INC, Jansen Cilag SA, Kantar Health SA, KOM Pharmatec Labs, LABCO Pathology SLU, Laboratorios Alcalá Farma, Laboratorios Medicamentos Internacionales SA, Lilly, Lonza Biologicals Porriño, Medtronic Iberica, Merk Sharp Dohme España, Mönlycke Health Care, Praxis Biopahrma Research Institute, Proteus Research, Roche Pharma, Sanitas SA de Hospitales, Siemens, Star Petroleum SA, Unidad de Reproducción SA, Veolia Water System Iberica and Wyeth Pharma.
• Madrid Science Park, Inkemia

Click here for more information on the internships offered at key institutions, research centres and companies in the biotechnology sector at national and international level.

• Beatriz Prieto Moure
  Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
  Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Valencia.
  Accredited by the Valencian Agency for Strategic Assessment and Forecasting (AVAP) as a private university professor.
  More than 10 years of research experience, obtaining a research sexennium.
  PhD in Biotechnology from the Doctorate Programme in Research and Development at the Universidad Católica de Valencia; Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, both from the Universidad Católica de Valencia. Specialisation in experimental animal surgery.
  She is currently part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Valencia, where she teaches on various degree programmes.
  To date, she has had 12 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and a chapter of a book.
• Daniel López Malo
  Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Universidad Europea de Valencia’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
  Accredited by the Valencian Agency for Strategic Assessment and Forecasting AVAP as a private university professor.
  More than 15 years of research experience, obtaining a research sexennium.
  Daniel López Malo gained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry as well as his PhD in Analytical Chemistry at the Universidad de Valencia with a four-year pre-doctoral scholarship granted by the "Obra Social Caja de Ahorros del Mediterráneo" in 2009. In 2011, Daniel started working as a CAPES post-doctoral researcher at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in Recife (Brazil), where he worked for two-and-a-half years. In 2014, Daniel joined the Neurobiology and Neurophysiology Group at the Universidad Católica de Valencia (Spain), where he developed analytical chemistry approaches such as HPLC methods and sample handling. In July 2017, Daniel moved his post-doctoral scholarship to the Universidad Europea de Valencia, participating in the Valencian Regional Government’s Prometeo project entitled “Exosomes, autophagy and oxidative stress in the progression of blindness”. In September 2018, he started working in his current position at the Universidad Europea de Valencia as a lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences. To date, Daniel has had 23 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and three book chapters.
• Nicla Flacco
  Full Professor of Biology at the Universidad Europea de Valencia’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
  She holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the Universidad de Valencia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the Universitá di Bologna (Italy). Her main area of research is cardiovascular pharmacology, particularly the study of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors in blood vessels. Previously she worked as a researcher at the Universidad de Valencia (2006-2011), during which time she completed a one-year research period at the University of Glasgow (Scotland, 2007). In terms of teaching, she has taught pharmacology at the Universidad de Valencia, and since 2015 she has been teaching biology and microbiology at the Universidad Europea de Valencia. She has also taken an interest in research into educational innovation, particularly in the use of virtual laboratories and gamification in basic health science subjects.
• María Carmen Coll Merino
  María Carmen Coll Merino obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the Universidad de Valencia in 2003, and her PhD in Chemistry from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia in 2010. With more than 15 years of experience, she has made 71 conference contributions, 31 publications and registered one patent. She has participated in 15 research projects (being the lead researcher on two of them) and has been the beneficiary of several contracts and grants, including the Val R&D post-doctoral grant and the Marie Curie Fellowship (IEF). In September 2019, she took up her current position at the Universidad Europea de Valencia as a lecturer in the Department of Physiotherapy at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Sandra Atiénzar Aroca
  Holds a PhD in Physiology through the Universidad Católica de Valencia’s Doctoral Programme in Research and Development, a Master’s Degree in Experimental Biomedicine from the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the Universidad de Valencia. She currently works in the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Valencia, where she teaches on various degrees.
• Israel Alberto González Ramírez
  After completing his Master's Degree in Science (specialising in Chemistry) at the Universidad de Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez Campus he obtained a scholarship from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pursue a PhD at the Universidad de Valencia. He subsequently obtained an FPI grant from the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport to continue his studies and pre-doctoral training. He gained his PhD at the Universidad de Valencia in 2016. His career as a freelance teacher is ongoing, giving private classes in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and English to students at all levels, from primary to university. Furthermore, he has worked as a translator and writer of dissertations, theses and scientific articles.
• Albert Rego Mañez
  Albert Rego obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Telecommunications Technology Engineering in 2015. One year later, in 2016, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. An FPU grant allowed him to work his PhD, “Intelligent Transmission of Multimedia Flow Through Heterogenous Networks Using Defined Cognitive Software Networks”. He obtained his PhD in 2020. His thesis focused on the applicability of software-defined networks (SDNs) to multimedia streaming. He proposed a novel routing protocol for SDNs to improve the quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) of multimedia streams for different types of networks. He used artificial intelligence (AI) to propose new methods and metrics and build a routing proposal. As part of his thesis, he proposed and published several applications using SDNs to improve network performance. This work resulted in several articles being published in international journals, including six in the first quartile of the Journal Citation Reports. He has also published several papers at international conferences as well as a chapter in a book. He contributed to the technical and organising committees of several international conferences. His main line of research relates to intelligent communication protocols and traffic management using SDN and AI techniques. During his PhD, these proposals were focused on multimedia traffic. Therefore he has extensive experience in handling large amounts of data, and in developing complex and highly efficient solutions for routing and other value-added network services located in the cloud.
• Enrique Bayonne Sopo
  Enrique Bayonne Sopo holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration and Management (both from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia), as well as a Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja). He has also completed extensive complementary training, including a post-graduate course on International Business Management (EOI) and courses on Business & Finance for Higher Education (Uxbridge College, UK), Economic and Budgetary Management in Public Administrations (FSP-UGT), Qualitative Research Methodologies in Social Sciences and Humanities, Quality Management and Legal and Procedural Regimes in Public Administrations (UPV), as well as Wind Installations (EOI) and the Calculation of Concrete Structures and Diaphragm Walls (Intemac) - to give some examples of his more technical training.
  He has participated in more than 12 regional, national and international projects, including the LIFE, H2020 and FP7, and has published several articles in national and international journals and in relation to conferences.
  He is currently part of the School of Science, Engineering and Design, teaching Mathematics to first-year students studying on the Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology and Mechanical Engineering in Industrial Organisation Engineering programme.
  On a private level, his extensive multidisciplinary experience includes four-and-a-half years as director of a private association in the energy and circular economy sector (a position he continues to hold), more than six-and-a-half years as project manager at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, and over ten years as director of an engineering and quality control in construction company in the Valencia Region. In addition to these private activities, he has been providing specialised technical training to companies as well as delivering training on various engineering degrees for more than ten years. He has participated in numerous professional and technical conferences and courses and has been a guest speaker at various events. Furthermore, he is a member of various working groups and committees, including sitting on the board of the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), the Smart Energy Lab and the Energy Sectorial Board, both of which fall under the Department of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade and Consumer Affairs.
• María Abellán Álvaro
  During my research career I have been involved in different fields within behavioural neurobiology, with a particular focus on the processing of olfactory stimuli by the CNS and its behavioural response. Initially I worked in the field of comparative neurobiology, studying the neuroanatomy of a species of bat (Carollia perspicillata) and its functional comparison with rodents (Mus musculus). I later moved on to work on the processing of stressful physical and emotional stimuli, such as immobilisations and predator (Felis catus) odours at the level of the central nervous system in their prey (Rattus norvegicus). This research work allowed me to learn how the stimuli (primarily olfactory) surrounding the individual can have a key effect on their short and long-term behaviour and on their processing at the CNS level.
  I later worked on topics related to the regulation of maternal behaviour and the changes induced by maternity at the CNS level in rodents (Mus musculus). Over the course of this research, I focused on gene expression changes in the medial amygdala of lactating females that lead to them exhibiting aggressive behaviours towards intruding males, as opposed to socio-sexual behaviours as seen in non-offspring-bearing females. Furthermore, I studied the role of different neuropeptides in the display of maternal aggression and during lactation.
  I have also studied the different social and maternal behaviours shown by lactating and non-lactating females in response to stimuli from intruder males and females during a research period at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), which was funded by the Universidad de Valencia.
• Javier Torres Fernández
  Is currently finishing his chemistry PhD thesis entitled “Synthesis and evaluation of the biological activity of new alkaloids and fluorinated amino-alcohols”, which is funded by pre-doctoral grant ACIF/2018/078 from the Generalitat Valenciana. Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry from the Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot Campus. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot Campus. Specialisation in organic chemistry and experimental techniques in chemistry. Javier Torres Fernández currently works in the Department of Basic Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Valencia, where he teaches on the bachelor’s degree programmes in dentistry and biotechnology.

Rather than being a difficult degree, you should view a biotechnology degree as one that constantly evolves in order to keep up with the advancements in the field, new technologies and new discoveries. The challenge is making sure you ask questions to your professors, and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from experts when you take part in internships and work placements.

Yes, biotechnology is in high demand. Biotechnology is a broad field that includes many different applications, such as developing new medicines, genetically engineering crops, and creating renewable energy sources. The demand for professionals in the biotechnology sector is expected to grow over the coming years, principally because of an aging population in many regions and the need to research and discover new medicines and treatments, as well as meeting the growing demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources.

The number of subjects you study as part of the biotechnology degree depends on your interests and the area in which you wish to specialise. In total, the programme is made up on 240 ECTS. During the first year, you will study more general subjects to gain a broad understanding of the field of biotechnology. These include:

• Maths
• Chemistry
• Biology
• General genetics

As you progress through the degree, you can then begin to choose your specialist subjects and focus on the area you would like to begin your career in.

Biotechnology has numerous benefits, including:

• Medical Advancements: Biotechnology has revolutionised medicine by providing new therapies, vaccines, and diagnostic tools to treat and prevent diseases.
• Agriculture: It has enabled the development of genetically modified crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, and produce higher yields.
• Environmental Protection: Biotechnology is being used to develop cleaner technologies and methods for waste management, pollution control, and resource conservation.
• Industrial Production: Biotechnology has enabled the production of high-value chemicals, enzymes, and other materials using renewable resources, which reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
• Scientific Advancements: Biotechnology has led to numerous scientific advancements in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, which have opened up new avenues of research and discovery.

Overall, biotechnology has the potential to significantly improve human health, enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment, and promote sustainable development.