Objectives and competences
This specialization course for gemmology professionals aims to deepen participants' existing knowledge of synthetic gemstones, their treatments and artificial products from all perspectives. The practical part focuses on knowledge of the maximum possible number of these gems to identify them correctly. It also provides students with knowledge of new techniques and equipment, some of which is located within the scientific and technological services of the University of Barcelona and the School of Gemmology itself.
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): | Yes |
| Start of teaching period: | 01/10/2024 |
| End of teaching period: | 30/06/2025 |
| escolagem@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | 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
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Applicants with an interest in identifying and understanding synthetic and treated gemstones, and in acquiring a more detailed understanding of the different synthesis techniques for these materials.Students with a university degree obtain an advanced university diploma, while those without a university degree receive 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
Calendar
08/07/2024 30/09/2024Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Facultat de Ciències de la Terra C/ Martí i Franqués s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address: | masters.ciencies.terra@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencies-terra/masters-i-postgraus |
| Telephone: | 934021336 |
| Observations: | Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. (practical activities) and from 4 to 5.30 p.m. (theory). |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Mª Teresa Garcia Vallès C/ Martí i Franques s/n 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address: | escolagem@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | www.ub.edu/escgem/ |
| Telephone: | 934021348 |
| Observations: | Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |