Objectives and competences
The diamond specialist course is a specialization course only offered to gemmologists. The aim of the same is to learn to know well the classification of the diamond, both of the raw crystals and of the cut material. Also the knowledge and identification of all diamond substitutes (moissanite, zirconite, YAG, etc.). In the theoretical aspect, comprehensive knowledge of the diamond is developed from all points of view and the use of recent advanced techniques.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 9 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 1.386,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | No |
| Classes begin: | 04/10/2023 |
| escolagem@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | http://www.ub.edu/escgem/ |
| Managment | Garcia Vallès, Mª Teresa |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To learn to certify and evaluate diamonds.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Gemmologists who want to develop their knowledge of natural and synthetic diamonds, their treatments and substitutes.Students with a university degree obtain a postgraduate diploma; those who do not have one obtain a university extension certificate.
Access requirements: receive the title of gemmologist
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra C/ Martí i Franquès s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | masters.ciencies.terra@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencies-terra/masters-i-postgraus |
| Telephone: | 934021336 |
| Observations: | Wednesday, from 3.30 to 6 p.m. (practical activities) and from 6 to 7.30 p.m. (theory). |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Mª Teresa Garcia Vallès C. Martí i Franquès s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | escolagem@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | http://www.ub.edu/escgem/ |
| Telephone: | 934021348 |
| Observations: | Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |