Objectives and competences
Mediterranean Nutrition and Gastronomy: The course focuses on the Mediterranean diet's nutritional and gastronomical characteristics as a set of cultural practices and also explores its role as a part of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Practical aspects of this course include: a culinary workshop at La Boquería market's teaching kitchen, an olive oil tasting session, expert guest speakers, a research project in which students design their own Mediterranean-style diet to apply abroad, and more. Particularly suitable for students with a background in health studies, nutrition, culinary and gastronomic sciences, communication, and psychology.
Basic information
Type | Postgraduate courses |
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Certificate | Advanced university course |
Faculty or school | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació |
Branch of knowledge |
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Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
Credits | 6 |
Length of course | 1 academic year |
Language(s) of instruction | Catalan |
Enrolment fee: | First year: 850,00 € 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: | 12/09/2023 |
secretaria.campusalimentacio@ub.edu | |
Master's degree course homepage | www.ub.edu/campusalimentacio |
Managment | LAMUELA RAVENTOS, ROSA |
Open pre-enrolment | No |
Lead to doctoral studies | No |
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | Yes |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
·Develop meal plans based on Mediterranean dietary and lifestyle principles;
·Appraise how food is an important vehicle of cultural manifestations;
·Critique fad diets and evaluate what builds strong evidence on diet and health;
·Establish connections and analyse the relations between food, history, culture, and identities;
·Evaluate issues of sustainability in local food practices;
·Formulate comparative assessments of the food-related practices of their home culture and local culture.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Students from educational institutions in the United States with an international agreement with specialized entities.- In exceptional circumstances, places may be filled by national and international students who have proof of a high level of English.
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 FILOLOGIA I COMUNICACIÓ Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585 08007 - BARCELONA ESPANYA |
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Email address: | fil-secretaria@ub.edu |
Webpage: | www.ub.edu/filologia |
Telephone: | 93 2556000 |
Observations: | Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Josep Carner lecture halls (Faculty of Philology and Communication), ROOM 03. |
For further enquiries
Address: | FACULTAT DE FARMÀCIA I CIÈNCIES DE L'ALIMENTACIÓ Campus de l'Alimentació de Torribera Av. Prat de la Riba 171 (Recinte Torribera) 08921 - BARCELONA ESPANYA |
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Email address: | secretaria.campusalimentacio@ub.edu |
Webpage: | www.ub.edu/campusalimentacio |
Telephone: | 93 4031966 |
Observations: | Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |