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More information: International Doctoral School
Coordinator and academic commission
Responsible at the Rey Juan Carlos University: Professor Gil Rodríguez Caravaca, Head of the University of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Department of Medical Specialties and Public Health CV
Chief coordinator: Professor Ángel Asúnsolo del Barco. Full Professor at the University of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Department of Surgery and Medical and Social Sciences. University of Alcalá.
Autonomous University of Madrid Coordinator: Professor Fernando Rodríguez Artalejo. Professor of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Research lines
AREA 1 Epidemiology of infectious diseases
AREA 2 Epidemiology of chronic diseases
LINE 3 Socioeconomic determinants and health inequalities
LINE 4 Research in health services
LINE 5 Aging, dependency and disability
Research teams and faculty
The researchers of the Program are divided into 14 teams. Its guarantors, but not only them, have extensive experience in the lines of research mentioned, have directed important and productive research projects and have participated in many others, several of them active at the present time. They collaborate with various organizations and institutions, among which the collaboration within the CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health CIBERESP stands out.
Faculty:
- Álvarez de Espejo Montiel, Teresa María
- Arias Buría, José Luis
- Barrio Fernandez, Jose Luis del
- del Coso Garrigós, Juan
- Fernández Cotarelo, María José
- Gil de Miguel, Angel
- Guijarro Herraiz, Carlos
- Lauzurica Fernández, Nuria
- Lima Florencio, Lidiane
- López Estebaranz, José Luis
- Luque Casado, Antonio
- Marin Garcia, Patricia
- Martin Fernandez, Jesus
- Palacios Cena, Domingo
- Perez de Heredia Torres, Marta
- Rodriguez Caravaca, Gil
- Saenz Medina, Javier
- San Roman Montero, Jesus Maria
*All PhD professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Rey Juan Carlos University may participate and be Thesis Directors.
Access and admission
General requirements International Doctoral School
General requirements International Doctoral School
Program Admission Criteria
Students will be prioritized according to the criteria specified below. The admission criteria and procedures for part-time students will be the same as those for full-time students. To be admitted, it will be necessary to obtain at least 50 points as a result of adding the scores of all the criteria.
Criterion 1. Academic record (up to 70 points). The score will result from multiplying the average in base 10 by 7.
- The average mark of the academic record will be calculated taking into account all the studies carried out to complete the requirements for access to doctoral studies, including all the credits or subjects passed, not only those required.
The average grade for the bachelor's degree or equivalent degree (which we will denote by X_1, in base 10) and the average grade for the master's degree (which we will denote by X_2, in base 10), both with two decimal places, will be calculated separately. In each case, the number of credits for each subject will be multiplied by the grade obtained, and then the sum of the products of all the subjects will be divided by the total sum of the credits.
The final average grade will be obtained (also with two decimal places) as the average weighted by the number of credits between the average grade obtained in the degree and the average grade obtained in the master's degree. That is, it will be the result of (X_1*G + X_2*M)/(G+M) where G denotes the number of credits completed in the Degree, and M denotes the number of credits completed in the Master.
- In the case of students who have not completed master's studies, but have taken doctoral courses in endangered programs regulated by Royal Decree 778/98 of April 30, and who have obtained the DEA title (Diploma of Advanced Studies), A grade equivalent to the master's average will be obtained from the grades from said doctoral courses.
- The average marks of the titles obtained in teachings taken at two or more universities must contain all the subjects and credits passed, with the corresponding score. The validated subjects will have the equivalence in points corresponding to the qualification obtained in the center of origin; For the adapted subjects, the grade obtained in the center of origin will be calculated and the recognition of credits in which there is no grade or that correspond to training activities not integrated into the study plan will not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating the average grade. , in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 1044/2003, of August 1, and Royal Decree 1125/2003, of September 5.
- In the case of studies carried out partially or totally in foreign university systems adapted to the EHEA, the average mark will be made on all the studies of Degree or equivalent qualification. In the event that the number of credits of the Degree is less than 240 ECTS credits, the average mark will be made on said studies plus all the credits passed in the master's degree, which must be a minimum of 300 credits in the set of both studies.
- In the case of studies carried out partially or totally in foreign university systems not adapted to the EHEA, the average mark will be made on all the studies completed to obtain the degree, applying the equivalences corresponding to the organization of Spanish university education.
- In the case of the average marks of studies carried out abroad, whether they were approved or not, the provisions of the Resolution of July 16, 2008, of the General Directorate of Universities, which establishes the criteria to apply for the calculation of the average grade of the academic records of students with an approved foreign degree.
Criterion 2. Knowledge of English language (up to 15 points). The maximum score can be obtained by accrediting having level C1, higher, or also, if the student's mother tongue is English, or if he has completed his university studies in said language. Up to 10 points can be obtained when certifying a B2 level and up to 5 points when certifying a B1 level of the foreign language indicated above. In all cases, the accreditation of the foreign language level will be done by presenting an official certificate.
Criterion 3. Up to 15 additional points may be obtained for the following merits: Scientific production of the candidate (authorship of publications or scientific-technical documents, participation in congresses), Erasmus, SICUE-Seneca or similar stays, specialization courses received outside of official university education, and previous professional experience related to the topic of the doctoral program.
Up to two letters of recommendation written by university professors, researchers and, exceptionally, professionals who have had a relationship with the candidate and have participated in their academic or professional training may also be taken into account. The Academic Committee may enter into direct communication with the authors of said references in order to gather more information about the candidate. In no case will merits taken into account in the previous sections be valued in this section.
On a voluntary basis, the presentation of a letter of motivation is recommended in which the line of research that is intended to be developed during the doctorate is indicated, the reasons for this choice, the scientific objectives pursued and if there is a guarantor director.
Admission procedures for students with special educational needs derived from the disability.
Website of the Care Unit for Persons with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs ()
The main objective of the unit is that those members of the university community, students, professors or administration and service personnel who present any type of functional diversity or special educational need, can enjoy the same opportunities as the rest for the development of their studies. university students, or for the performance of their jobs, under the prism of equal opportunities.
- Physical, administrative and communication accessibility, linked to SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities).
- Teacher training in functional diversity (disability according to WHO criteria), linked to SDG 4 (quality education).
- Research and technological development, linked to SDG 4 (quality education).
- University Extension and Social Service: adapted sport, linked to SDG 3 (health and well-being).
- Advice for access, performance and maintenance of employment, linked to SDG 4 (quality education) and SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth).
- Information, advice and support for students with special educational needs, linked to SDG 4 (quality education).
- Note taker, linked to SDG 4 (quality education).
The procedure to follow is as follows:
- The user contacts the unit (via email or telephone) and requests their registration in it.
- Provide, among other things, the documents that prove the existence of a disability and/or special educational needs.
- A personalized interview is carried out.
- With the information obtained and taking into account your needs, an adaptation report is issued.
- In the case of students, this report is sent to the coordination of the corresponding degree, and from there it is sent to the teachers responsible for the subjects in which the student is enrolled.
Training complements
Students who have not completed a Master's in Epidemiology or Public Health must take additional training.
To do this, they must enroll in the Open Classroom or Open Postgraduate Program in the corresponding subjects of the Master of Epidemiology and Public Health offered by the UAM or the UAH in their Public Health Departments.
Based on the student's file, the Academic Committee will determine the subjects to be taken by the doctoral student, which will mainly consist of:
- Training in Statistics: Applied Statistics.
- Training in Epidemiology: Epidemiological Method.
If the Academic Commission detects any other deficiency in the student's file, it may request the completion of any other subject of the aforementioned master's degrees.
Number of new admission places
10 places
Organization of programs
Participating universities
- University of Alcalá (coordinating university). More information
- Autonomous University of Madrid,
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
- Carlos III Health Institute.
Scholarships
Entity |
Scholarship/Help |
Call deadline |
Information/Web Link |
Region of Madrid |
Grants for the completion of Industrial Doctorates in the Community of Madrid |
July 4, 2018 |
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University of Laverne |
45 Partial scholarships for studies in California |
Cerrado |
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University Ibero-American Postgraduate Association (AUIP) |
International academic mobility scholarships |
Open | |
DAAD Spain. German Academic Exchange Service |
Short-term research grants |
Cerrado | |
Santander Universities/ URJC |
Call "Ibero-American scholarships. Santander research. Santander URJC universities" |
Cerrado | |
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Grants for short stays aimed at obtaining a thesis with an "International Doctor" Mention |
Cerrado |
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Obra Social "la Caixa" |
20 scholarships to pursue a doctorate in Spanish universities or research centers |
Cerrado | |
BBVA Foundation |
Leonardo Scholarships for Researchers and Cultural Creators | Cerrado | |
British Spanish Society |
Mobility Postgraduate Scholarships to British Institutions |
Cerrado | |
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness |
Grants for contracts for the training of researchers in companies 2017 (Industrial Doctorates) | Cerrado | |
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports |
Grants for the training of university personnel (FPU) | Cerrado | |
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | ERASMUS Call + Internships 2017-18 |
Cerrado |
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Call for collaboration scholarships URJC 2017 |
Cerrado |
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Santander Universities/ URJC |
Call "Ibero-American scholarships. Santander research. Santander URJC universities" |
Cerrado |
|
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Grants for short stays aimed at obtaining a thesis with an "International Doctor" Mention |
Cerrado |
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BBVA Foundation |
MULTIVERSO Grants for Video Art Creation |
Cerrado |
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BBVA Foundation |
Leonardo Scholarships for Researchers and Cultural Creators |
Cerrado |
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Campus of International Excellence “Intelligent Energy”. King Juan Carlos University - University of Alcalá de Henares |
PhD scholarship |
Cerrado |
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Carolina Foundation |
PhD scholarship |
Cerrado |
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
ERASMUS Call + Internships 2016-17 |
Cerrado |
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Ordinary call Collaboration Scholarships |
Closed |
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Erasmus Mundus AESOP+ Program |
Realization of Doctoral Stays in South African Universities |
Closed |
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Erasmus Mundus Program AESOP |
Realization of Doctoral Stays in South African Universities |
Closed |
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Oriol-Urquijo Foundation |
PhD scholarships | Closed | |
University Heidelberg. Iberoamerika-Zentrum |
IAZ scholarships for short stays |
Closed |
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CEXECI (Extremaduran Center for Studies and Cooperation with Ibero-America) |
Studies III Research Award for Doctoral Theses “Fernando Serrano Mangas” |
Closed |
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Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) |
"YOUNG RESEARCHERS AWARD" award, for the promotion of innovation and research in biodiversity informatics. |
Closed |
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Santander Universities/ URJC |
CALL “IBERO-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS. SANTANDER INVESTIGATION. SANTANDER UNIVERSITIES. URJC” |
Closed |
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National Institute of Statistics |
Official Statistics Award 2016 “INE Awards, Eduardo García Spain” |
Closed |
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Grants for short stays aimed at obtaining a thesis with an "International Doctor" mention |
Closed |
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Carolina Foundation |
PhD scholarships |
Closed |
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Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness |
Grants for contracts for the training of researchers in companies (2015) (Industrial Doctorates) |
Closed |
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The Caixa |
PhD scholarships |
Closed |
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British Spanish Society |
Mobility Postgraduate Scholarships to British Institutions |
Closed |
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos |
Call for extraordinary collaboration grants |
Closed |
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CSIC |
Accommodation grants for the Student Residence |
Closed |
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Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports |
Grants for the training of university personnel (FPU) |
Closed |
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Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness |
Grants for predoctoral contracts (FPI) |
Closed |
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Universia Foundation Scholarships |
postgraduate scholarships |
Closed |
For students who legally prove a disability equal to or greater than 33%. Information |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation |
Scholarships and grants for training, research and education (AECID) |
Closed |
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Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports |
Mobility grants in doctoral programs with French universities |
Closed |
Regulation
National regulations
- Royal Decree 576/2023, which modifies Royal Decree 99/2011
- Royal Decree 195 / 2016
- Royal Decree 967 / 2014
- Royal Decree 99 / 2011
- Royal Decree 43/2015, of February 2, which modifies Royal Decree 1393/2007, of October 29, which establishes the organization of official university education, and Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, which regulates official doctoral studies
- Investigation staff in formation statement
- Correspondence between Official University Degrees ('pre-Bologna') and MECES levels
Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University
- Regulations of the International Doctoral School
- Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University
- Regulations for the declaration of equivalence to the academic level of Doctor of foreign higher education degrees
For students with first registration prior to the 2023/24 academic year
- Regulatory Regulations for Doctoral Studies at URJC || Regulations Governing the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Doctorate Studies
- Permanence Regulations for students enrolled in the International Doctoral School
For students with first enrollment in the 2023/24 academic year and later
- Pending
Quality guarantee
Verification Resolution Council of Universities
Internal quality assurance system
Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System
Composition of the commission
Composition of the commission
Code of good practices
General information collection plan
Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are being carried out as part of the general information collection plan:
- Survey aimed at new students of doctoral programs
- Doctoral student satisfaction survey with the doctoral program
- Satisfaction surveys of the doctoral student with the training activities of the doctoral program
- Assessment surveys of supervisors and thesis tutors
- Faculty satisfaction survey with the doctoral program
Survey results:
- Indicators 2016/17
- Indicators 2017/18
- Indicators 2018/19
- Indicators 2019/20
- Indicators 2020/21
- Indicators 2021/22
- Indicators 2022/23
Renewal of accreditation
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”
Specific activities of the program
NAME OF THE ACTIVITY |
CLASS DAYS |
CLASSROOM |
Teacher |
ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE FROM 16-20 PM |
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STATISTICS AS A SP TOOL |
OCTOBER 10,11,17,18,24,25,31 and November 7,8 |
INFORMATICA |
Gil Rodriguez |
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHOD |
OCTOBER 13,19,20,26,27 and NOVEMBER 2,3,9,10,16 and 17 |
005 of classroom1 |
Ruth Gil, Isabel del Cura |
ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND SP |
JANUARY 16-24 |
005 of classroom1 |
Yolanda Valcarcel |
PLANNING, EVALUATION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT |
JANUARY 25 TO FEBRUARY 2 |
005 of classroom1 |
Alberto Pardo and Ana Miquel |
ETHICS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH |
FEBRUARY 6-14 |
005 of classroom1 |
Jose L del Barrio |
INFORMATION AND SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION |
FEBRUARY 15-23 |
005 of classroom1 |
Juan A Lopez-Rodriguez |
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SP |
FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 16 |
005 of classroom1 |
Cynthia Scandell |
COMMUNICATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS IN SP |
MARCH 20 TO APRIL 6 |
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Isabel del Cura, Jesus Martin |
TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE INTER-UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH