The first strand in the CNIC’s POSGRADO CARDIOVASCULAR Program has been established through a formal agreement with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). Through this agreement, the CNIC collaborates in the UAM’s Programa Oficial de Posgrado de Biociencias Moleculares (http://biociencias.bq.uam.es).

Within the UAM program, the CNIC collaborates in the Masters in Molecular Biomedicine (BMM), and currently offers a module in Cardiovascular Disease (BMM9). This optional module provides a broad overview of cardiovascular biology, including perspectives from basic, clinical and translational research.

• Intended for: Holders of a Bachelors degree in an Experimental or Health Science subject
• Content: Taught classes and laboratory work
• Venue: CNIC
• Duration: January-February 2012
• Academic year: 2011-2012
• Number of ECTS credits: 6