Biology

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?

Specific cognitive skills (acquired knowledge)

Concept and origin of life
Types and levels of organization
inheritance mechanisms
Mechanisms and evolutionary models
Genetic bases of biodiversity
animal diversity
Diversity of plants and fungi
Diversity of microorganisms and viruses
Systematics and phylogeny
Distribution patterns of organisms and ecosystems
Structure and function of biomolecules
Replication, transcription, translation and modification of genetic material
metabolic pathways
cell signaling
Bioenergetics
Structure and function of viruses
Structure and function of the prokaryotic cell
Structure and function of the eukaryotic cell
Structure and function of tissues, organs and systems
Animal and plant anatomy and morphology
Developmental biology
Regulation and integration of animal functions
Regulation and integration of plant functions
Regulation of microbial activity
Functional adaptations to the environment
biological cycles
The physical environment: water, atmosphere and land
Population structure and dynamics
Species Interactions
Structure and dynamics of communities
Energy flows and biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems
Physical and chemical principles involved in biological processes
Mathematical and statistical bases for the description and modeling of living systems
Computer tools for application in the management and conservation of natural resources
Applicable legislation in research practice and in the management and conservation of the territory
Didactics of Biology

Where will I be able to work when I graduate?

After completing the training period, the skills acquired must allow the graduate to carry out the activities of a biologist, which according to the Biologists' Associations of Spain are:

Study, identification, analysis and classification of living organisms and biological agents and materials, as well as their remains and signs of activity.
Study of the biological effects of products of any nature and control of their action.
Genetic studies and their application.
Physical, physiological, biochemical, cytological, genetic, histological, microbiological, molecular and immunological studies and analyzes of biological samples.
Biological analysis, control and water purification.
Planning and rational exploitation of renewable natural resources, terrestrial and marine.
Ecological studies, environmental impact assessment and planning, management, exploitation and conservation of populations, ecosystems and terrestrial and marine natural resources.
Scientific and technical advice on biological issues and their teaching at educational levels where the minimum graduate degree is required.
Ecological and environmental education.
Organization and management of protected natural spaces, zoos, botanical gardens and museums of Natural Sciences and other equivalents of biological interest. recreational biology.
Studies of analysis, prevention and treatment of industrial, agricultural and urban pollution and, in general, of environmental impact.
Studies aimed at helping to mitigate the adverse effects of global change.

Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2009-10.

The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Favorable report second modification

Favorable report third modification

Favorable report fourth modification

Favorable report fifth modification

Favorable report sixth modification

What subject areas will I address in this grade?

The study of Biology is organized into blocks that deal with closely related aspects of Biology:

Origin and evolution of living beings.
Biodiversity: phylogenetic lines.
Molecular bases of organisms.
Structure, organization and development of living beings.
Functional aspects of organisms.
Organization of populations and ecosystems.

Recommended Income Profile

In this degree there are no established conditions or special access tests. However, it is recommended that students come with basic knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The Baccalaureate in Natural Sciences and Health Sciences would be the ordinary entry routes, although they are not exclusive.

On the other hand, since the objective is to train highly qualified professionals in knowledge and skills, and taking into account the future professional activity of the Graduate, it is desirable that the student of this degree possess a series of characteristics and skills such as:

Sensitivity for environmental issues
Capacity for teamwork
Capacity for action and initiative
Fluent oral and written communication in one's own language
Facility for other languages
Adaptation to new situations
Ability to work autonomously

Objectives

Taking into account the objectives contemplated in the White Book of the degree in Biology, the functions assigned to biologists by the Official Colleges of Biologists, the guidelines of Royal Decree 1393/2007, as well as the profile with which we want to provide to our graduates, the general objectives contemplated for this title are:

Transmit knowledge about morphology, systematics, structure, function and interaction of living beings, as well as the characteristics and functioning of populations, communities and ecosystems that are necessary for a biology graduate.
Provide basic and applied knowledge for the study and resolution of the biodiversity crisis and global change, fostering a critical attitude about current problems and the importance of their study.
Provide the tools so that this information can be used in the professional performance of the biologist, either in the task of transmitting and creating knowledge (teaching and research) or in managing the use and conservation of the environment.
Promote the international mobility of students with the purpose of opening their minds to the global and multicultural framework that characterizes the world of the present and of the coming decades.
Promote respect for fundamental rights and equality between men and women, in accordance with the provisions of Law 3/2007, of March 22, for the effective equality of women and men.
Promote the knowledge and application of Human Rights and the principles of universal accessibility and design for all in accordance with the provisions of the tenth final provision of Law 51/2003, of December 2, on equal opportunities, non-discrimination and accessibility universal for people with disabilities.
Disseminate and promote democratic values and the values of a culture of peace, as set out in Law 27/2005, of November 30, on the promotion of education and the culture of peace.

At the end of this degree in Biology, the student must have acquired and developed a series of knowledge, skills and abilities, which will allow them to function with good quality and competitiveness in the professional field, both nationally and internationally. He must also have acquired a sense of ethics and social commitment towards the society in which he is immersed. In this way you can face the problems and challenges of biological, ecological and economic interest of our planet, such as studies of biodiversity, structure and function of living beings, production and genetic management of plant and animal resources, experimental biology, management ecology, environmental impact, ecological management and conservation of natural resources.

Although it will be detailed later, we do not want to fail to point out at this point that, following a general guideline of our university, a series of compulsory subjects have been included with the purpose of achieving the objectives of comprehensive, supportive and responsible training that our graduates must have when they enter the labor market.

Competences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

CI1 Ability to analyze, synthesize and summarize different sources of information critically
CI2 Ability to organize and plan
CI3 Oral and written communication in one's own language
CI4 Communication in a foreign language
CI5 Information management capacity
CI6 Troubleshooting
CI7 Reference a job appropriately
CI8 Apply the knowledge acquired and understand complex and multidimensional problems
CI9 Prepare, process, interpret and present data using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
CP1 Teamwork
CP2 Work in an interdisciplinary team
CP3 Skills in interpersonal relationships
CP4 Identify personal efficacy as an individual and as a member of a team
CP5 Understand and respect other people's points of view
CP6 Ability to communicate with experts from other areas
CP7 Recognition of diversity and multiculturalism
CP8 Critical and self-critical capacity
CP9 Ethical commitment
CS1 Adaptation to new situations
CS2 Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice
CS3 Ability to learn
CS4 Ability to understand the language and proposals of other specialists
CS5 Ability to communicate with people who are not experts in the field
CS6 Knowledge of other cultures and customs
CS7 Investigation Skill
CS8 Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
CS9 Achievement Motivation
CS10 Motivation for quality
CS11 Sensitivity towards environmental issues
CS12 Use of the Internet as a means of communication and as a source of information

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

CE1 Concept and origin of life
CE2 Types and levels of organization
CE3 Mechanisms of inheritance
CE4 Mechanisms and evolutionary models
CE5 Genetic bases of biodiversity
CE6 Animal diversity
CE7 Diversity of plants and fungi
CE8 Diversity of microorganisms and viruses
CE9 Systematics and phylogeny
CE10 Distribution patterns of organisms and ecosystems
CE11 Structure and function of biomolecules
CE12 Replication, transcription, translation and modification of genetic material
CE13 Metabolic pathways
CE14 Cell signaling
CE15 Bioenergetics
CE16 Structure and function of viruses
CE17 Structure and function of the prokaryotic cell
CE18 Structure and function of the eukaryotic cell
CE19 Structure and function of tissues, organs and systems
CE20 Animal and plant anatomy and morphology
CE21 Developmental Biology
CE22 Regulation and integration of animal functions
CE23 Regulation and integration of plant functions
CE24 Regulation of microbial activity
CE25 Functional adaptations to the environment
CE26 Biological cycles
CE27 The physical environment: water, atmosphere and land
CE28 Population structure and dynamics
CE29 Interactions between species
CE30 Structure and dynamics of communities
CE31 Energy flows and biogeochemical cycles in ecosystems
CE32 Physical and chemical principles involved in biological processes
CE33 Mathematical and statistical bases for the description and modeling of living systems
CE34 Computer tools for application in the management and conservation of natural resources
CE35 Applicable legislation in research practice and in the management and conservation of the territory
CE36 Didactics of Biology
CE37 Perform genetic analysis
CE38 Carry out genetic counseling
CE39 Identify organisms
CE40 Catalogue, evaluate and manage natural resources
CE41 Perform phylogenetic analyzes
CE42 Identify and use bioindicators
CE43 Make thematic cartographies
CE44 Isolate, analyze and identify biomolecules
CE45 Perform biological diagnoses
CE46 Identify and analyze material of biological origin and its anomalies
CE47 Perform the isolation and culture of microorganisms and viruses
CE48 Perform cell and tissue cultures
CE49 Obtain, handle, preserve and observe specimens
CE50 Develop and apply products and processes of microorganisms
CE51 Perform functional tests, determine vital parameters and interpret them
CE52 Design and apply biotechnological processes
CE53 Perform bioassays
CE54 Analyze and interpret the behavior of living beings
CE55 Design models of biological processes
CE56 Describe, analyze, evaluate and plan the physical environment
CE57 Diagnose and solve environmental problems
CE58 Sampling and characterizing populations and communities
CE59 Manage, conserve and restore populations and ecosystems
CE60 Develop and apply biocontrol techniques
CE61 Analyze, conserve and restore the landscape the landscape
CE62 Identify, characterize and qualify environmental impacts
CE63 Design experiments and interpret the results
CE64 Perform services and processes related to biology
CE65 Direct, write and execute projects in biology
CE66 Implement and develop management systems related to biology
CE67 Prevent, treat and solve the biological consequences of anthropogenic risks
CE68 Establish evolutionary hypotheses at different levels of organization, developing the necessary methodology to confirm said hypotheses
CE69 Address the use of morphological, biochemical, serological and genetic markers to approach the knowledge of biodiversity
CE70 Design and apply species conservation plans
CE71 Design and apply management plans for natural resources
CE72 Evaluate and design measures against the threats of global change
CE73 Design biodiversity monitoring protocols
CE74 Carry out inventories of species, populations and habitats
CE75 Establish correlations between metabolic activities and physiological responses by the body in relation to external environmental factors
CE76 Incorporate the regime of natural disturbances in environmental management
CE77 Document and understand the spatial patterns of biological diversity and the distributions of organisms, both past and present
CE78 Ability to plan and carry out work in the laboratory considering safety protocols and chemical and biological waste management

Minimum stay requirements

The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.

For more information see: Permanence regulations

Minimum number of ECTS credits by type of enrollment and course

Full-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	48 ECTS	78 ECTS
Other courses	48 ECTS	78 ECTS

Part-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	24 ECTS	47 ECTS
Other courses	24 ECTS	47 ECTS

Access and registration

Log in

Access to official undergraduate education will require possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent and passing the test referred to in article 42 of Organic Law 6/2001, on Universities, modified by Law 4/2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations.

The number of places offered for new admission are:

Móstoles Campus: 75 places

Matriculation year

The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.

Validation with FP qualifications

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DEGREES

SUPERIOR TECHNICIAN IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES

HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF NATURAL AND LANDSCAPE RESOURCES

SENIOR TECHNICIAN IN CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS LABORATORY

SENIOR TECHNICIAN IN CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY

Training itinerary

ACCESS THE COURSE GUIDES OF THE DEGREE

Curriculum

FBC: Common Basic Training, they are validated with their counterparts of all grades
FBR: Basic Branch Training, they can be validated with their branch counterparts, taking into account the adequacy between the skills and knowledge acquired.
OB: Compulsory
OP: Optional

1st COURSE
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Geology	OB	7,5
1	Maths	FBR	7,5
1	Chemistry	FBR	7,5
1	Historical development of scientific knowledge	FBC	6
2	Applied computing	FBC	6
2	Biology I: Biochemistry	FBR	7,5
2	Biology II: Cell Biology	FBR	6
2	Physics	FBR	7,5
2	Genetics	OB	4,5
Total credits to study: 60

2st COURSE
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Biostatistics	OB	3
1	Plant physiology and ecophysiology	OB	6
1	Histology and organography	OB	9
1	Microbiology	OB	6
1	instrumental techniques	OB	3
2	Botany	OB	7,5
2	Ethics and environmental legislation	FBC	6
2	Animal physiology and ecophysiology	OB	6
2	Zoology	OB	7,5
Annual	Modern Language	FBC	6
Total credits to study: 60

3st COURSE
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Edaphology	OB	6
1	evolutionary genetics	OB	6
1	Geographic information systems	OB	6
1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments	OB	5,5
1	Ecology I	OB	6
2	Biogeography	OB	5,5
2	Conservation biology	OB	6
2	evolutionary biology	OB	4,5
2	behavioral ecology	OB	4
2	Physiology and microbial ecophysiology	OB	4,5
2	Ecology II	OB	6
Total credits to study: 60

4st COURSE
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Optional	OP	6
1	Optional	OP	6
1	Iberian Ecosystems I	OB	6
1	Iberian Ecosystems II	OB	6
1	Academic Recognition of Credits	OB	6
Annual	External Internships	OB	18
Annual	Undergraduate Thesis Project	OB	12
Total credits to study: 60

OPTIONAL
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	plant biodiversity	OP	6
1	vertebrate biodiversity	OP	6
1	Impact of human activity on the biosphere: Global change processes	OP	6

Subject Unit

SUBJECTS THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PASSED PREVIOUSLY
COURSE	SEMESTER	COURSE	COURSE	SEMESTER	COURSE
1	2	Biology I: Biochemistry	1	1	Chemistry
2	1	Microbiology	1	2	Biology II: Cell Biology
2	1	Histology and organography	1	2	Biology I: Biochemistry
2	1	Histology and organography	1	2	Biology II: Cell Biology
2	1	Plant physiology and ecophysiology	1	2	Biology I: Biochemistry
2	1	Plant physiology and ecophysiology	1	2	Biology II: Cell Biology
2	1	instrumental techniques	1	1	Chemistry
2	1	Biostatistics	1	1	Maths
2	2	Animal physiology and ecophysiology	1	2	Physics
2	2	Animal physiology and ecophysiology	1	2	Biology I: Biochemistry
3	A	Ecology	1	1	Maths
			2	1	Biostatistics
			2	2	Botany
			2	2	Zoology
3	1	evolutionary genetics	1	1	Maths
			1	2	Genetics
			1	2	Biology I: Biochemistry
			1	2	Biology II: Cell Biology
3	1	Geographic information systems	1	1	Maths
			1	2	Physics
			1	2	Applied computing
			2	1	Biostatistics
3	1	Edaphology	1	1	Geology
3	1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments	1	1	Maths
3	1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments	2	1	Biostatistics
3	2	Biogeography	1	1	Geology
			2	2	Botany
			2	2	Zoology
			3	A	Ecology
			3	1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments
3	2	evolutionary biology	1	1	Maths
			1	2	Genetics
			2	2	Botany
			2	2	Zoology
			3	1	evolutionary genetics
3	2	behavioral ecology	1	2	Physics
			1	1	Maths
			2	1	Biostatistics
			3	1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments
3	2	Physiology and microbial ecophysiology	2	1	Microbiology
3	2	Physiology and microbial ecophysiology	3	1	Design, data collection and analysis of experiments
3	2	conservation biology	1	2	Genetics
3	2	conservation biology	3	A	Ecology
4	1	Optional 1: Plant Diversity	2	2	Botany
4	1	Optional 2: Diversity of vertebrates	2	2	Zoology
4	1	Iberian ecosystems	1	1	Geology
			2	2	Botany
			2	2	Zoology
			3	A	Ecology
			3	2	Biogeography

Material resources

Specific material means

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:

Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
Elaboration of the memory

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information: External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Academic Recognition of Credits

Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies

Mobility programs

ERASMUS

The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.

These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

ERASMUS (intranet)

WORLD

The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.

The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.

WORLD (intranet)

For more information:

URJC Mobility

SICK

SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.

SICUE Mobility

Student support programs

Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.

academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.

Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.

mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.

Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.

Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.

Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.

Regulation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Academic Calendar

REGISTRATION

*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*

TRAINING PROCESS

REVIEWS AND REVIEWS

Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications

UNIVERSITY DEGREES

Extinction of university degrees

VISITING STUDENTS AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY

COEXISTENCE REGIME

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

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation of student associations

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Composition of the Commission

Results report

Once the follow-up has been carried out, the quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- New students

- Teacher evaluation

- Student satisfaction

- Satisfaction of the graduates

- Labor insertion

- Causes of abandonment

- Career path:

Second year after graduation
Third year after graduation
Fourth year after graduation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Faculty with the campus and university
Teacher with degree
of the evaluators
Incoming student mobility program
Outgoing Student Mobility Program
Administration and services staff with the university

- External internships:

Student satisfaction
External tutor satisfaction
Evaluator satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

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.”

Final report renewal of the audit 2023

History