FACULTY
OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
Educational project
The Faculty of Experimental Sciences at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is a leading educational institution in the training of a new generation of scientists who demonstrate an understanding of the importance of solidarity, knowledge of human beings and their cultural context, and the ability to apply their professional skills in a way that respects the dignity of the individual.
Research project
One of the Faculty’s primary objectives is to conduct research. Our objective is to pursue scientific truth. To this end, the faculty encourages and supports quality research, providing teachers, researchers, and students with the resources and guidance necessary to integrate research into their daily work.
STUDIES
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The Faculty of Experimental Sciences of the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria offers the following degrees:
- Degree in Biotechnology
- Degree in Biomedicine
- Degree in Pharmacy
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering
- Degree in Genetics
- Double Degree in Biotechnology + Pharmacy
In addition, the University provides a continuity of training for graduates of the Faculty of Experimental Sciences with:
– Official Degrees:
– Non-Official Degrees:
– Other continuing education courses:
- Advanced Practical Course in Extracellular Vesicles (GEIVEX)
- Expert Course in Pharmacovigilance (SEFH)
- On-line Course on Introduction to Gene Therapy
Consult the faculty’s calendar and timetable:
ORGANIZATION
DEAN
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- Ms. Maite Iglesias Badiola
VICE-DEANS
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- Vice-Dean for Comprehensive Training: Ms. María del Pilar Giménez Armentia
- Vice-Dean for Academic Planning and Quality: Ms. Lourdes Rufo Nieto
- Vice-Dean for Research: Mr. Cruz Santos Tejedor
- Vice-Dean for External Relations: Ms. María Teresa de los Frailes Álvaro
DEGREE DIRECTORS
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- Director of the Degree in Biomedicine: Ms. Marta González Freire
- Director of the Degree in Biotechnology: Ms. Maite Iglesias Badiola
- Director of the Degree in Pharmacy: Mr. Julián Romero Paredes
- Director of the Degree in Genetics: Ms. Águeda Tejera
- Director of the Degree in Biomedical Engineering: Ms. María Arroyo Hernández
- Composition: Dean, Vice-Deans, Directors, Deputy Directors
- Ordinary timeframe: Fortnightly
- Functions: outlines actions to be taken to achieve the faculty’s objectives. The committee addresses and resolves issues as they arise in the daily operations of the faculty.
- Composition: Vice-Dean of Academic Planning and Quality, Directors, Deputy Directors, Coordinators
- Ordinary schedule: Two per year
- Functions: coordinates, reports and follows up on matters related to the academic coordination of the faculty
- Composition: Vice-Dean of Academic Planning and Quality, Directors, Deputy Directors, Coordinators
- Ordinary schedule: Two per year
- Functions: coordinates, reports and follows up on matters related to the academic coordination of the faculty
- Composition: Dean, Vice-Dean of Academic Planning and Quality, Responsible for teaching laboratories
- Ordinary timeframe: Two per year
- Functions: The decision-making body is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the organization. The committee is responsible for providing information, evaluating proposals, and making decisions regarding all matters pertaining to faculty and teaching laboratory spaces, materials for teaching laboratories, and teaching staff.
- Composition: Vice-Dean of Academic Planning and Quality, Directors, Deputy Directors, Coordinators
- Ordinary schedule: Two per year
- Functions: coordinates, reports and follows up on matters related to the academic coordination of the faculty
- Composition: Dean, Vice-Dean of External Relations, Deputy Directors, Head of the Degree, Administrative Assistant, Responsible for the assignment of destinations of the Degrees.
- Ordinary timeframe: Two per year
- Functions: coordinates, informs and monitors matters related to external internships of all degrees of the faculty
- Composition: Vice-Dean for Research, Delegate for Research, Delegate for Training and Dissemination
- Ordinary timeframe: Quarterly
- Functions: coordinates, informs and monitors the activities of the Institute for Biosanitary Research (IIB)
- Composition: Faculty and faculty research staff, administration and services staff
- Ordinary timing: Two times per year
- Functions: information on faculty matters
RESEARCH
The Faculty of Experimental Sciences conducts research in a framework of inter/multidisciplinarity across a range of fields, including Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Medicine, and Biosanitary Sciences. Our approach is to seek an integrated vision of our projects from all perspectives.
To this end, the UFV encourages collaboration between professors and researchers from different faculties, as well as with research groups from national and international institutions and research centers. Such collaboration allows us to exchange knowledge and human capital, which is beneficial for all parties involved.
TEACHING STAFF
The Faculty of Experimental Sciences is comprised of over 80% individuals with doctoral qualifications. Our professors are subject matter experts and are committed to providing students with an excellent and comprehensive education. Our faculty boasts a group of esteemed professors with established research and teaching careers. These individuals continue to be promoted by the faculty through their active research and teaching innovation projects.
To this end, the UFV encourages collaboration among professors and researchers from its various faculties, as well as with research groups from national and international institutions and research centers. Such collaboration allows us to exchange knowledge and human capital.
UNIVERSITY LIFE
The Faculty of Experimental Sciences is aware of the value that our students contribute to the organization and is pleased to offer them the opportunity to deepen their search for the meaning of their work through mentoring programs and supplementary training activities.
OPTIMUS
Our Optimus students (winners and finalists):
Course 2019-2020
- Isabel Bravo Pérez-Pla. Degree in Pharmacy. Finalist
- María del Valle Moreno. Degree in Pharmacy. Finalist
- Nunzio Alcharani. Degree in Biomedicine. Winner
Course 2019-2020
- José Ignacio Escrig Larena. Double degree in Biotechnology and Pharmacy. Ex aequo
- Guillermo Chumaceiro. Degree in Biotechnology. Ex aequo
- María Ferrer Aporta. Degree in Biomedicine. Finalist
Societies and Schools:
In response to student interest, the following student societies and schools were established through a collaborative effort between students and faculty members:
School of Oncology.
School of Rare Diseases 3Eras.
Society of Students Science and Development (CIDE).
Musgoletus.
In addition, the University has other student societies.
CLASSROOMS, FACILITIES AND MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE FACULTY
SPACES CREATED TO TRAIN PROFESSIONALS
UFV Laboratories
Our laboratories are equipped with the latest technology, including flow cytometry, multiphoton microscopy, cell and microbial cultures, molecular analysis equipment, and mass spectrometry.
EXTERNAL AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
External relations are a core component of our educational mission, as they provide invaluable opportunities for students and faculty to enhance their training through collaborative meetings and joint learning with diverse institutions. From the faculty, we facilitate this collaboration by forming partnerships with companies, research centers, universities, foundations, and associations that align with our mission and educational objectives. The Faculty supports the following initiatives:
a) Student, researcher, and teacher mobility.
b) Internationalization of educational programs, including English language training, Erasmus programmes, and specialized programs.
c) Educational collaboration for high-quality external practices.
d) Bilateral exchanges of researchers between institutions that promote scientific collaboration.
Supervised Internships
We currently have more than one hundred agreements with research centers, universities and companies of the highest national and international level
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