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Master's Degree in Human Microbiota Continuing education

Program with the scientific endorsement of the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid

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Delve into the study of the human microbiota and its impact on health

Recent strides in the exploration of human and animal microbiota are reshaping the paradigm of healthcare. This evolution transcends the predictive, reactive model that was predominantly rooted in genetics, pivoting towards a holistic, forward-thinking, and precision-based approach. In this new perspective, the central role of epigenetics in health is acknowledged.

The prolonged life expectancy of our citizens has heightened concerns about age-related illnesses (as per WHO, 2021). Many chronic non-communicable diseases prevalent in today's developed societies, including metabolic syndrome, inflammatory conditions, cancer, allergies, intolerances, and atopies, are closely linked to dysbiosis within the intestinal microbiota.

In light of this, the curriculum dedicates approximately 40% of credits to applied knowledge essential for clinical intervention. This includes comprehensive training on the concepts of eubiosis and dysbiosis and their profound influence on health and disease. Moreover, it encompasses the most rigorously substantiated techniques for assessing and modulating microbiota.

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The wealth of available evidence underscores the critical role of a health professional with expertise in microbiota, positioning them as strategic responders to current and future socio-health demands.

In this context, our innovative program offers a tailored curriculum that addresses contemporary requirements. It integrates the latest advancements and ongoing research, enhancing daily practices and benefiting from the knowledge of a dedicated faculty and actively engaged professionals.

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Program with the scientific endorsement of the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid

Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Madrid

The Master's in Human Microbiota at Nebrija University proudly bears the scientific endorsement of ICOMEM. The prestigious recognition from the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid signifies a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and excellence in scientific endeavors, particularly those related to medical practices and health promotion.

DEGREE Continuing education

CAMPUS Life Sciences in La Berzosa

MODALITY Hybrid

LANGUAGE Spanish

DURATION 1 year

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Student profile: The preferred entry profiles for the Master's Degree should exhibit a distinctly interprofessional nature, catering to clinical practitioners across various specialties (including doctors, nurses, nutritionists, psychologists, pharmacists, dentists, graduates in physical activity and sports, physiotherapists, etc.), as well as researchers in the basic sciences and professionals and researchers engaged in research and development within the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Degree:Master’s in Continuing Education in Human Microbiota

Learning center:School of Life and Nature Sciences

Branch of knowledge: Sanitary - Health

Total credits 60 credits.
Minimum 12 ECTS credits and maximum 60 ECTS credits per enrollment and academic year

Academic year it was introduced: 2023 - 2024

Duration: 1 year

Teaching type: Hybrid

Academic Regulations: General student’s regulations. Credit transfer and recognition. Regulation of student participation. Common procedures for carrying out the Final Research Project

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Internal Quality Assurance System System managers Incidents, Suggestions and Complaints Job placement report and assessment of training received

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Education based on the development of clinical cases

HYBRID MODALITY

Blended modality that enables individuals to harmonize their personal and professional lives with the educational journey, all while upholding the institution's commitment to excellence and academic quality.

A CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAM

This program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering foundational microbiota knowledge, the latest clinical applications, and cutting-edge diagnostic and research tools.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Forty percent of the credits are allocated to practical knowledge essential for clinical intervention. This includes hands-on clinical training alongside experienced healthcare professionals in microbiota modulation as a therapeutic approach.

Curriculum

All our degrees and curricula have been developed in accordance with the new guidelines set by current legislation, having already been verified by the National Quality Assessment Agency.
The student must take 60 credits

First Semester 30 ECTS

From October to January, both included
4 ECTS | Fundamentals of human microbiota
4 ECTS | Evolutionary context, homeostasis and microbiota
4 ECTS | Factors that interact with the microbiota
4 ECTS | Microbiota and immune system
4 ECTS | Microbiota and neuro-endocrine system
4 ECTS | Diagnostic techniques in human microbiome: omics sciences
6 ECTS | Digestive microbiota

Second Semester 30 ECTS

From January to June, both included
4 ECTS | Other human microbiotas
4 ECTS | Clinical applications I: Microbiota and pathology
4 ECTS | Clinical applications II: Modulation of the microbiota
4 ECTS | Clinical applications III: Personalized Medicine and microbiota
4 ECTS | Clinical applications IV: Microbiome and life cycle
4 ECTS | Clinical practices
4 ECTS | Research Methodology: Omic Sciences
6 ECTS | Master's Final Research Project

Summary of the Master’s Degree

Professors

Silvia Gómez Senent Médico de Aparato Digestivo
Directora del Máster en Microbiota Humana
Profesora de:
• Fundamentos de microbiota
• Factores que interaccionan con la microbiota
• Microbiota digestiva
• Aplicación clínica I: microbiota y patología
• Aplicación clínica III: medicina personalizada y microbiota
• Aplicación clínica IV: microbioma y ciclo vital Digestive System Doctor
Director of the Master in Human Microbiota
Professor of:
• Fundamentals of microbiota
• Factors that interact with the microbiota
• Digestive microbiota
• Clinical application I: microbiota and pathology
• Clinical application III: personalized medicine and microbiota
• Clinical application IV: microbiome and life cycle

Jorge Álvarez Troncoso Médico internista
Profesor de:
• Microbiota y sistema neuroendocrino
• Aplicación clínica I: microbiota y patología
• Aplicación clínica III: medicina personalizada y microbiota Internist
Professor of:
• Microbiota and neuroendocrine system
• Clinical application I: microbiota and pathology
• Clinical application III: personalized medicine and microbiota

Garazi Azaldegui Olaizola Médico especialista en Pediatría
Profesora de:
• Aplicación clínica IV: microbiota y ciclo vital Medical specialist in Pediatrics
Professor of:
• Clinical application IV: microbiota and life cycle

Jose Campos Médico Reumatólogo. Inmunólogo.
Profesor de:
• Microbiota y sistema inmune. Rheumatologist. Immunologist.
Professor of:
• Microbiota and immune system.

Dido Carrero Muñiz Profesora de:
• Técnicas diagnósticas del microbioma Professor of:
• Microbiome Diagnostic Techniques

Raúl de Lucas Médico dermatólogo.
Profesor de:
• Otras microbiotas humanas
• Aplicación clínica I: microbiota y patologías
• Aplicación clínica III: medicina personalizada y microbiota Dermatologist.
Professor of:
• Other human microbiotas
• Clinical application I: microbiota and pathologies
• Clinical application III: personalized medicine and microbiota

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Mª Carmen Diaz Martínez Bióloga. Embrióloga senior
Profesora de:
• Contexto evolutivo, homeostasis y microbiota
• Otras microbiotas humanas
• Aplicación clínica I: microbiota y patología
• Aplicación clínica IV: microbioma y ciclo vital Biologist. Senior embryologist
Professor of:
• Evolutionary context, homeostasis and microbiota
• Other human microbiotas
• Clinical application I: microbiota and pathology
• Clinical application IV: microbiome and life cycle

Víctor Echeverry Alzate Psicólogo
Profesor de:
• Factores que interaccionan con la microbiota Psychologist
Professor of:
• Factors that interact with the microbiota

Irene Escudero Martínez Médico especialista en Neurología
Profesora de:
• Aplicación clínica I: microbiota y patología
• Aplicación clínica III: medicina personalizada y microbiota Doctor specializing in Neurology
Professor of:
• Clinical application I: microbiota and pathology
• Clinical application III: personalized medicine and microbiota

Cristina Fente Sampayo Farmacéutica
Profesora de:
• Fundamentos de microbiota humana
• Aplicación clínica II: modulación de la microbiota Pharmacist
Professor of:
• Fundamentals of human microbiota
• Clinical application II: modulation of the microbiota

Sheila López Góngora Médico especialista en Medicina Interna
Profesora de:
• Microbiota y sistema neuroendocrino Doctor specializing in Internal Medicine
Professor of:
• Microbiota and neuroendocrine system

Esther Martínez Miguel Enfermera
Profesora de:
• Microbiota y Sistema neuroendocrino Nurse
Professor

Vicente Martinez Perea Veterinario
Profesor de:
• Microbiota y sistema inmune Veterinarian
Professor of:
• Microbiota and immune system

Guillermo Myro Psicólogo
Profesor de:
• Aplicaciones clínica I: microbiota y salud mental.
• Aplicaciones clínicas II: modulación de la microbiota.
• Aplicaciones clínicas III: Medicina personalizada y microbiota Psychologist
Professor of:
• Clinical applications I: microbiota and mental health.
• Clinical applications II: modulation of the microbiota.
• Clinical applications III: Personalized medicine and microbiota

Alicia Padilla Galo Médico especialista en Neumología
Profesora de:
• Otras microbiotas
• Aplicaciones clínicas III: medicina personalizada y microbiota Physician specialized in Pulmonology
Professor of:
• Other microbiota
• Clinical applications III: personalized medicine and microbiota

Maria Real Capell Farmaceútica. Nutricionista
Profesora de:
• Seminario Neuroinflamación Pharmacist. Nutritionist
Professor of:
• Neuroinflammation Seminar

Cristina Rodríguez Nutricionista
Profesora de:
• Factores que interaccionan con la microbiota
• Aplicación clínica II: modulación de la microbiota Nutritionist
Professor of:
• Factors that interact with the microbiota
• Clinical application II: modulation of the microbiota

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Hybrid Learning

Awards to Global Campus Nebrija

Best University in Online Learning - Ranking QS Stars Magisterio Award - Hybrid Presentiality educational model Blackboard Catalyst Award in the category of "leading change" Blackboard Catalyst Award - for the Hybrid Presentiality educational model Good Methodology Practice according to Cátedra UNESCO Success Story from Blackboard Education Excellence Awards as Best Online University – Mundo Ciudad Foundation 6th Best Blog on eLearning for España and LATAM

Admission

To enroll in the Master's Degree in Human Microbiota, please follow these steps:

• Possession of an official university degree is a prerequisite, such as Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, or University Graduate. Graduates from foreign educational systems can also apply, provided they demonstrate a level of education equivalent to the corresponding Spanish university degrees and obtain the necessary authorization from their country of education. Students should submit a certified copy of their university degree. Relevant degrees for this master's program typically fall within the field of Health sciences and related basic sciences.

Employability

Career Opportunities

Upon program completion, graduates of the Master's Degree in Human Microbiota can pursue careers in various contexts, including:

Nutritional Expert/Trainer/Advisor in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
Health Specialist in the field of microbiota, probiotics, and prebiotics.
Technician in the food industry specializing in the production of supplements containing probiotics, synbiotics, and intestinal microbiota modulators.
Research and Development (R&D&i) focused on the study methods and techniques related to microbiota.

100%

professional internships
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40%

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100

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Testimonials

"The Master's Degree in Human Microbiota educates health professionals with an integrative approach to microbiota across various disciplines. Endorsed by the Medical Association of Madrid, this rigorous master's program is distinguished by its high scientific content and, notably, its clinical applicability of theoretical knowledge".

Silvia Gómez Senent Director of the Master’s Degree in Microbiota
Digestive System Specialist

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"After completing the Master's degree in human microbiota, I can confidently say that it has exceeded my expectations. I anticipated learning a significant amount of theory to help me better understand situations relevant to my profession's development, but I was pleasantly surprised by the practical focus of the curriculum. This experience has significantly altered my approach to clinical cases, enriching me with new perspectives and alternative therapeutic approaches. Without a doubt, it was an excellent choice".

Elena Pérez VeraPharmacist

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"Completing the Master's Degree in Human Microbiota has surpassed all my expectations, both professionally and personally. Throughout the program, the study of microbiota was approached with a comprehensive perspective, delving not only into intestinal microbiota, but also exploring microbiota in various parts of the body, their interconnections, and associated pathologies. The diverse backgrounds of students in the health field, with their varied professional trajectories, enriched the educational experience by offering diverse perspectives and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Moreover, the internship provided me with invaluable insights into working methods that I have applied effectively in my nutrition consultations.".

Emma García Ruiz Pharmacist and Nutritionist

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