By enrolling in this program, you will be empowering yourself to prevent the rise of antibiotic resistance”

In humans, infections are caused by microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Although there are millions of these microbes in the world, only a small number are capable of causing an infectious reaction. In addition, over the years, these pathogens have developed new ways to evade the drugs designed to fight them, increasing the lethal risk of infections.  

For this reason, the program of this Postgraduate diploma has been designed to focus specifically on antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics and the development of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, students will obtain specialized knowledge in each of them, starting with the general aspects and use of antivirals, which are used for diseases such as hepatitis, influenza and respiratory viruses.  

On the other hand, antifungals are substances used to inhibit and destroy the harmful effects of fungi that cause infections in the human body. The program will classify them according to their chemical structure and mechanisms of action (local and systemic). In this way, the antimicrobial spectrum and the therapeutic use of amphotericin B and local antifungals will be known.  

This group also includes antiparasitics, used to treat parasitosis or infectious diseases caused by parasites. As in the previous modules, the student will learn the general aspects of these drugs and their classification. Also taking into account the new advances and recommendations of the WHO for its use and regulation.  

For all these reasons, the program will help graduating students to broaden their employment options, allowing them to access a market that demands experts willing to study and deploy new antibiotics. They will also be prepared to conduct independent research focused on the development of new drugs.

Understand how antibiotic resistance develops to develop new drugs”

This Postgraduate diploma in Antivirals, Antimycotics, Antiparasitics and the Development of Antibiotic Resistance contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts focused on advances in antibiotic therapy and antibiotic resistance
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Enroll in this program and you can get the knowledge you need to grow professionally”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.   

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersion education programmed to learn in real situations.   
The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

The world needs new drugs to combat the most dangerous infections. Would you like to take part in new pharmacological studies?"

There is no better time than now to start a new professional approach. Enroll now in this Postgraduate diploma and access to new job opportunities"

Considering the growing demand for pharmacists to conduct new research, the objective of this program is clear: to provide its students with the opportunity to access a new job market. To this end, they will be provided with empirical knowledge of antivirals, antifungal and antiparasitic drugs. In this way, they will be able to become part of an international research team or conduct their own independent clinical studies at universities and specialized centers.

Achieve your professional goals by participating in this Postgraduate diploma. The doors to the world of work will open for you”

General Objectives

• Guarantee professional improvement by constantly delving deeper and updating what we know
• Know the scientific evidence on antibiotic therapy and antimicrobial resistance
• Establish the correct use of drugs and the proper treatment of infectious diseases
• Use a multidisciplinary and integrative approach to facilitate the control of these pathologies

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Antivirals

• Identify the general elements of antivirals, classifying them for study
• Know the antivirals used for liver diseases, recommendations and future projections in research
• Analyze treatments using antivirals for respiratory infections
• Review future challenges and controversies in the use of antiretrovirals for HIV

Module 2. Antimycotics

• Provide an overview of antifungal agents according to their chemical and systemic classification
• Know the new developments on the toxicity of antifungal agents and their present and future indications
• Delve into the treatment of deep mycoses, using Aspergillosis, Cryptococcosis and Histoplasmosis
• Analyze the hepatic toxicity of systemic antifungal agents

Module 3. Antiparasitics II

• Know the latest advances in antiparasitic drugs for trypanosomiasis
• Identify the therapeutic and pharmacological uses of antiparasitic drugs for schistosomiasis
• Determine the use of treatments for other less common parasitosis, such as dracunculiasis and hydatid cysts

Module 4. Antibiotic Resistance

• Analyze the antibiotic resistance of infections such as staphylococci, gram-positive and gram-negative germs
• Identify emerging problems of antibiotic resistance of parasites and viruses
• Delve deeper into the new mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and superbugs
• Learn about antibiotic resistance control strategies and global programs to address antibiotic resistance

Know the latest advances in antiparasitic drugs for trypanosomiasis”