Máster Microbiota Humana

Program Overview

The Master in Human Microbiota is a 100% online program that provides comprehensive knowledge about the human microbiome and its applications in healthcare. Students can choose between a clinical or experimental itinerary and have access to internships and real research projects. The program is taught by prestigious faculty and offers flexible learning options for working professionals. It is the only master's program endorsed by the Spanish Society of Microbiota, Probiotics, and Prebiotics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Human Microbiota is a comprehensive, flexible, and practical program that focuses on the human microbiome and its relationship to improving health. It provides advanced knowledge about the human microbiota and its modulation through probiotics and prebiotics. The program emphasizes the importance of the microbiota in treating many diseases whose causes are still unknown.

Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human microbiome and its role in health and disease.
• Learn about the factors that modulate the microbiota and the use of probiotics and prebiotics in healthy individuals.
• Explore the clinical applications of the microbiota in various medical specialties, including pediatrics, allergology, neurology, etc.
• Develop practical skills through a period of internships in specialized affiliated centers.
• Participate in real research projects.

Outline:

The Master in Human Microbiota is a 100% online program with weekly live sessions taught by a prestigious faculty. It is divided into two semesters:

First Semester (30 ECTS):

• Module 1: Introduction and Update in the Areas of Knowledge on Which the Master is Based (6 ECTS)
• Subject 1: Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Nutrition (6 ECTS)
• Concepts of Microbiology
• Concepts of Immunology
• Concepts of Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology
• Concepts of Nutrition
• Module 2: The Microbiota.
• General Aspects and Different Microbial Communities (18 ECTS)
• Subject 2: General Aspects of the Microbiota (6 ECTS)
• Definitions, functions, and evolution of the concept of microbiota.
• Factors that influence the microbiota.
• The microbiota in health and disease.
• Techniques in the study of the microbiota.
• Subject 3: Microbiota of the Digestive Tract (6 ECTS)
• Oral microbiota.
• Gastrointestinal microbiota.
• Changes in the intestinal microbiota.
• Relationships and influences of the intestinal microbiota with different systems.
• Subject 4: Other Microbiotas (6 ECTS)
• Vaginal and genitourinary microbiota.
• Mammary microbiota.
• Respiratory microbiota.
• Microbiota of the skin and other locations.
• Module 3: Probiotics and Prebiotics (6 ECTS)
• Definitions, history, legislation.
• Probiotics from the laboratory to the consumer.
• Prebiotics and synbiotics.
• Mechanisms of action and research lines.

Second Semester (30 ECTS):

• A) Specialization Option
• Module 4: Clinical Applications (12 ECTS)
• Subject 6: Clinical Applications I (6 ECTS)
• Pediatrics.
• Women's Pathology.
• Allergy and skin diseases.
• Infectious diseases.
• Subject 7: Clinical Applications II (6 ECTS)
• Digestive Pathology.
• Non-transmissible chronic diseases.
• Neurological pathologies and mental health.
• Other clinical applications (dental, urological, etc.).
• Module 5: Modulation of the Microbiota and Nutrition (12 ECTS)
• Subject 8: Modulation of the Microbiota (6 ECTS)
• Factors that modulate the microbiota.
• Use of probiotics and prebiotics in healthy individuals.
• Fecal transplantation.
• Microbiota, scientific evidence, and dissemination of knowledge.
• Subject 9: Nutrition (6 ECTS)
• Immunonutrition.
• Nutrients and microbiota.
• Lifestyle and microbiota.
• Microbiota in nutritional disorders.
• Module 6: Bibliographic Master's Thesis (6 ECTS)
• Guide to developing and presenting a Master's Thesis.
• Master's Thesis.
• B) Experimental Option
• Module 4: Clinical Applications (12 ECTS)
• Subject 6: Clinical Applications I (6 ECTS)
• Pediatrics.
• Women's Pathology.
• Allergy and skin diseases.
• Infectious diseases.
• Subject 7: Clinical Applications II (6 ECTS)
• Digestive Pathology.
• Non-transmissible chronic diseases.
• Neurological pathologies and mental health.
• Other clinical applications (dental, urological, etc.).
• Module 5: Internships and Master's Thesis (18 ECTS)
• Subject 8: Internships (6 ECTS)
• Ethics in R&D, Bioethical aspects in animal and human experimentation.
• Laboratory safety.
• Practical training in a series of research laboratories at Universities, the Higher Council for Scientific Research, Hospitals, and Companies.
• Subject 9: Experimental Master's Thesis (12 ECTS)
• Guide to developing and presenting a Master's Thesis.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a prestigious faculty of professionals who combine teaching with their professional practice.
• The teaching methodology is experiential, with students working on real-world cases to consolidate their knowledge and gain practical experience.
• The program uses the latest technologies, including virtual simulators, to provide students with practical experience.
• Students have access to 24/7 technical support through chat or phone.
• All subjects have weekly live videoconference classes.
• Students have a personal tutor who provides personalized guidance and advice throughout the course.

Careers:

• Expert, trainer, or nutritional advisor in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Healthcare specialist in the field of microbiota, probiotics, and prebiotics.
• Technician in food industry companies that produce supplements with probiotics, synbiotics, and modulators of the intestinal microbiota.
• Specialist in R&D+i in the field of microbiota.

Other:

• The Master in Human Microbiota is the only one endorsed by the Spanish Society of Microbiota, Probiotics, and Prebiotics (SEMiPyP).
• The program offers two possible itineraries: clinical and experimental.
• The program is 100% online, with weekly live sessions taught by prestigious professors.
• The program is recognized by QS Stars and the CYDTOP ranking.
• The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Madrid, a university with a strong commitment to quality education.
• The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of working professionals.
• The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to succeed in the global job market.
• The program is open to any graduate with a degree in the biosanitary field who wants to expand their knowledge in the world of microbiota and its use in probiotics and prebiotics.
• The program has a limited number of places available.
• The program has a scholarship and aid program.
• The program has a strong faculty of professionals with extensive experience in the field.
• The program is designed to provide students with a high-quality education that is relevant to the needs of the current job market.
• The program is a great opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of human microbiota.
• The program is a valuable investment in your future career.