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University Microcredential in Metagenomic Data Analysis

INFORMATION, PRE-REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
Continuing Education
Phone: 91 665 5060 
Contact Academic Address:  Natalia González Benitez. ||  Isabel Cuesta de la Plaza.

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Basic Information

Presentation

The MCUII. Metagenomic Data Analysis (8 ECTS) aims to train analysts specialized in the processing, storage, and interpretation of metagenomic data, an emerging discipline with high demand in research, clinical microbiology, and personalized medicine. The course is offered online, with theoretical and practical classes, utilizing advanced bioinformatics tools and massive sequencing techniques.

Objectives

  • O1. Provide concepts and tools on bioinformatics analysis for the analysis of metagenomic data based on amplification of gene regions.
  • O2. Provide concepts and tools for bioinformatics analysis for the analysis of metagenomic data.

Program

The title of expert in Analysis of Genomic and Metagenomic Data It has been configured into two microcredentials that can be taken independently. This curriculum describes microcredential I in Basic analysis of genomic data which is accessible to any student without any knowledge in bioinformatics, while the microcredential II in Metagenomic data analysis requires prior knowledge of Linux, programming and basic genomic analysis, or having completed Microcredential I.

The MCUII will be certified by a Digital credential in Europass (valid and recognizable throughout the EU). Initially, a paper certificate will also be issued.

 

MCUII. Metagenomic data analysis

Module 4: Genomic Data Analysis II: Metagenomics

Responsible: Isabel Cuesta de la Plaza

Description: A detailed exploration of genomic data analysis, ranging from introduction to phylogenomics and metagenomics. Experiments will be analyzed, data standards applied, and results interpreted. Practical scenarios

6

C03, H2, C2

 OB

2

Module 5: Seminars

Responsible: Manuel Arrayás

Description: Various seminars will be held by experts in the field, as well as practical cases to be solved in class where the concepts covered in each subject will be applied in an integrated manner.

2

C01, CO2, CO3, H1, H2, H3, C3

 OB

2

TOTAL

  

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Recipients

Access requirements:

  • This program is aimed at students with MECU level 6 in biology and/or computer science, or related fields. However, students without this qualification are also eligible.
  • Exceptionally, those with MECU level 5 who prove work experience in this field may also be able to access these professional studies.

Selection criteria:

  • Average grade for the entrance qualification: 30 points
  • Suitability of the degree for access to the course: 20 points
  • Motivation letter: 20 points
  • Related work experience: 20 points
  • Related courses: 10 points

No. of Places: 20

Note: All students must have a personal laptop to carry out the internship.

Academic Management and Faculty

Address:

  • Natalia González Benítez. King Juan Carlos University (URJC)
  • Isabel Cuesta de la Plaza. Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII)

Academic secretary:

  • Manuel Arrayás Chazeta. URJC

Coordination/Deputy Directorate:

  • Sara Monzón Fernández. ISCIII

Faculty:

  • Carlos Lara Romero. URJC. Module: Analysis of genomic data II: metagenomics.
  • Jesus Lopez Angulo. URJC. Module: Analysis of genomic data II: metagenomics.
  • Manuel Arrayás Chazeta. URJC. Modules: Programming and computer systems; Seminars.
  • Michael Christian Karim Stich. URJC. Module: Seminars and practical cases.
  • Isabel Cuesta de la Plaza. ISCIII. Modules: Advanced analysis of genomic and metagenomic data; Seminars.
  • Sara Monzón Fernández. ISCIII. Modules: Programming and computer systems; Analysis of genomic data; Seminars.
  • Sarai Varona Fernández. ISCIII. Modules: Programming and computer systems; Analysis of genomic data.
  • Pablo Mata Aroco. ISCIII. Modules: Programming and computer systems; Analysis of genomic data.
  • Daniel Esteban Valle Miralles. ISCIII. Modules: Analysis of genomic and metagenomic data.
  • Emilia Isabel Arjona Bolaños. ISCIII. Module: Analysis of genomic data II: metagenomics.
  • Jaime Iranzo. CSIC-INTA. Module: Analysis of genomic data II: metagenomics.
  • Jaime Ozáez Martínez. ISCIII. Module: Seminars.
  • Juan Ledesma Moreno. ISCIII. Module: Seminars.
  • Maria Vazquez Perez. ISCIII. Module: Seminars.
  • Val Fernandez Lanza. Ramon y Cajal University Hospital. Module: Seminars.
  • Alejandro Couce Iglesias. UPM. Module: Seminars.

In addition to other teachers invited for their experience and training.

Duration and development

Modality: Virtual

Number of credits: 8

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 4 days a week, 16:00 PM to 20:00 PM.

Start date: 20th October 2025

Finish date: December 18th 2025

Reservation of place and enrollment

Pre-registration period: May 1 to July 15, 2025

Enrollment deadline: July 15-30, 2025

Title price: € 800

Possibility of scholarship (if applicable): yes

The start of the course is conditioned to the minimum number of students enrolled.

Documentation to attach, forms and place of delivery

The applicant will present all the scanned documentation, in the formats allowed through the link https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/276-formacion-continua#preinscripcion

Microcredentials, intended for students with or without a previous official university degree.

The documentation that you will have to submit is the following:

Students with a degree obtained from a Spanish university or a Higher Education Institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area that provides access to continuing education courses must submit the following documentation:

Students with foreign qualifications must submit the following documentation:

These courses allow for the certification of learning results linked to short-term training activities. Their duration must, in any case, be less than 15 ECTS credits. Successful completion of these courses through the corresponding assessment tests will entitle the student, where appropriate, to obtain a Certificate with the name of the respective course and will be included in the centralised Register of this type of qualification. In the event that they do not include assessment tests, a certificate of attendance will be obtained.

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