Before beginning the application please check out the access requirements, the required documents that you will need to scan and the admissions calendar.
Admission requirements
Academic Background
A degree title in the fields of Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Veterinary or Medicine
English Proficiency
Evidence of English language proficiency is required, with at least a Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Certificates will be considered valid for two years.
Documents for admission
2 Title or Diploma of the previous studies that give access to the master’s degree (document issued in English or an official translation will be required).
3 English language proficiency certificate. You must have the English certificate at the time of pre-registration for the master’s.
4 Curriculum Vitae.
Admission calendar
Admissions will be resolved by April 30th, 2024. All communications will be made to the e-mail address provided in the pre-registration. The detailed admissions calendar can be found below:
Application Process
Create a UAB ID Number
Fill in the data asked in the following link to create your UAB ID Number. In case you have already studied in UAB, you can go straight to step 2.
CREATE ID NUMBER
Application Portal
Use your UAB ID Number to access, and select “Erasmus Mundus Master in Human Diseases Models Morphological Phenotyping (MorphoPHEN)” in the Application Portal. There is no fee for applying.
APPLICATION PORTAL
Details
Fill in your personal and academic details.
Upload documents
Upload the required documentation:
Identification documentation
- Copy of a valid passport.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, presenting the skills and qualifications of the candidates in a clear way.
Academic Background
- Official copies of diploma and transcript of records. These documents must be uploaded in the original language as well as English or Spanish translations, including the subjects studied (ECTS), grades and overall grade.
English proficiency
A valid certificate of Proficiency in English by one of the following SELT:
- TOEFL: score of at least 90 with a writing score at least 24 in the writing section.
- Cambridge Proficiency Examination Advanced Certificate: at least pass at grade C1 or better.
- IELTS (Academic): at least 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element and 7.5 in the writing section.
- Language proficiency proof is not required for applicants who are nationals from, or have obtained a bachelor/master degree in an English-Speaking country. A certificate confirming that the mode of instruction was English needs to be submitted.
Interest in MorphoPHEN
- A letter of motivation, explaining in maximum one page your background and interest in the MorphoPHEN master’s degree.
- A short Scientific Essay of maximum 2 pages on a mouse organ of your choice. The ability to integrate the perspectives of the main morphological phenotyping branches is valued. The list of references does not count in the 2 pages límit.
Download the confirmation of your application
If you wish, you can download a document confirming your application for admission has been made.
Appeals
Students wishing to appeal the selection decision must submit a duly argumented letter within one week from the date of the official notification (see admissions calendar). No late appeal will be considered.
Before submitting an appeal, ensure that your request is reasonable. The MorphoPHEN Students Selection Committee considers a large number of applications and strives to make decisions that are as equitable as possible.
The appeal should be addressed to the following email address: info@morphophen.eu. The email subject heading should include “MorphoPHEN appeal” and the candidate’s full name.
The MorphoPHEN Students Selection Committee will receive your appeal and prepare a response. The student will receive written notice of the result of the appeal within 7 days of submitting it. The MorphoPHEN Students Selection Committee’s decision after an appeal is final and cannot be challenged further.