Master's programs in vaccinology in Spain: a nationwide systematic environmental scan and a Delphi-informed core curriculum proposal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health; however, the master's-level training in Spain remains fragmented and largely delivered through non-official master's degrees (Spanish título propio) with heterogeneous structures and uneven coverage of critical domains. The lack of harmonized competency standards limits workforce readiness and international comparability. This study aimed to map the national training landscape and develop a consensus-based, competency-oriented core curriculum for a future official master's program in vaccinology.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide systematic environmental scan (May-June 2025) of master's programs using official registries (RUCT, ANECA) and university websites. Eligible programs were required to be active in 20

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Chavez AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12908584 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature