Microbiology Courses - Online

In principle, anyone interested in Microbiology can take the SEM Courses online, although obviously to follow them you must have certain minimum notions of Microbiology. The courses are aimed at graduates, graduates or engineers but are also accessible to undergraduates, FPI, technical staff of companies, or those who use the tools of Microbiology in their daily activity and wish to complement their training in this area.

Se realizan "A DISTANCIA" a través de Internet, lo que le permite al alumno utilizar el horario más adecuado y que sea compatible con su vida laboral y familiar. Para ello solo se necesita un ordenador y una conexión a Internet para acceder a la documentación y demás información del curso. Los recursos didácticos están alojados en un servidor al que se accede por contraseña individualizada. Cada curso tiene asignado uno o varios profesores tutores que son los encargados de elaborar la documentación de estudio, resolver las dudas, guiar el aprendizaje de los alumnos y hacer el seguimiento de las evaluaciones continuas. A lo largo del curso el alumno descargará la documentación del campus virtual y podrá contactar con su profesor tutor a través del aula virtual con el fin de aclarar cuantas dudas se presenten o ampliar conceptos específicos. La formación a distancia exige regularidad y disciplina desde la primera semana del curso. Como promedio se le deben dedicar unas 8 horas semanales.

Evaluation. The evaluation will be continuous through the online completion of multiple choice exams for each of the teaching units that make up the syllabus of each course. Certificate. Participants who have followed any of the courses and demonstrate their aptitude through the timely performance of the exercises and exceed the exams have the right to a CERTIFICATE of the SEM. Likewise, health professionals who also exceed evaluation tests will receive a CFCPS-CM certificate.

All SEM online courses have a duration of 100 hours. For those courses in which accreditation has been requested from the Continuous Training Commission of Health Professions (CFCPS-CM) are pending confirmation.

Price. The price of each course is 250 euros and for members of the Spanish Society of Microbiology it is 150 euros. Students from South America pay 180 euros and if they are members of a Latin American Microbiology Society, 120 euros (they must indicate the society and the membership number on the registration form). A 20% discount is offered for alumni, retirees and the unemployed. (not combinable with other discounts). The price includes access to the course documentation online, completion of the exercises and evaluations, the corresponding certificate and access to scholarships awarded for academic performance. Scholarships For each course, 10% scholarships will be awarded (1 scholarship for every 10 students enrolled) to those who have obtained the best grade. Each scholarship will consist of an accrediting diploma and a prize of 150 euros.

Pre-registration. Anyone interested in taking the online SEM Courses must send their information to Ana M. Garcia (ana.garcia.ruiz@upm.es). Pre-registration is open all year round and there is no closing date, but it is recommended to do so as soon as possible given that there is a limit on the number of students admitted per course, and the order of preference is that of pre-registration. Registration and Payment. Once the pre -registration and accepted by the Secretariat of the Sem Online courses are carried out, the students will be indicated to follow the instructions to formalize their registration and make the payment. The payment must be satisfied before the start date of the course.

The “Human Microbioma: their health involvement (MHS)” courses and “Biotechnology and Microbiological Safety of Food (BSMA)” have been accredited by the Continuous Training Commission of the Health Professions of the Community of Madrid-National Health System. In microbiology laboratories (PRLM) ”and“ Prevention and Control of emerging viruses (PCVE), accreditation has been requested. For MHS and BSMA courses, reactation has been requested on January 30, 2025. Information on continuing training accreditation can be consulted in: www.madrid.org

The online SEM Courses can be subsidized by FUNDAE, we have installed on the Moodle Platform the plugin with the requirements requested by FUNDAE: generate participant activity reports and access to the inspection. However, the management of the bonus must be done by the company and before the start of the course.

For more information on online SEM Courses, pre-registration, etc. should contact Ana M. Garcia (ana.garcia.ruiz@upm.es).