Objectives and competences

This master's degree represents comprehensive, in-depth training in the science and practice of mindfulness. The first course focuses on deepening students' personal practice through the implementation of various mindfulness-based interventions and applications to develop healthy lifestyle habits. In addition, a general overview is provided from the origins of contemplative traditions, to biology, medicine, neuroscience and psychology. During the second course, students continue to deepen their practical and scientific knowledge in the field and focus primarily on developing their own skills as mindfulness trainers.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits60
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment fee:First year: 2.450,00 €
Second year: 2.000,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s):Yes
Classes begin:04/10/2024
E-mailjgonzalez1@clinic.cat
Master's degree course homepage https://www.ub.edu/mindfulness-salut-benestar/index.php/ca/
ManagmentMellado Gonzalez, Begoña
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification:Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

General objective:
- To gain theoretical and practical knowledge of mindfulness and health, and develop and experience practices of mindfulness and healthy living habits.
Specific objectives:
- To gain theoretical and practical training on the bases of mindfulness, with a focus on promoting people's health and well-being.
- To learn the scientific bases and applications of mindfulness on health.
- To experience first hand various mindfulness and compassion programmes.
- Training in mindfulness trainer skills.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Medical students or health professionals, care professions or professionals in other areas in which health and well-being are important.
- Anyone who is interested in promoting the health and well-being of themselves and others.

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

09/03/2024 03/10/2024

Contact us

Faculty or school where the course is taught


Address:Facultat de Medicina
c. Casanovas 143

08036 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:
Webpage:
Telephone:934 03 52 58

For further enquiries


Address:Jessica González
Hospital Clínic
c. Villaroel 170, Esc. 2, Planta 5ª
08036 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:jgonzalez1@clinic.cat
Webpage:https://www.ub.edu/mindfulness-salut-benestar/index.php/ca/
Telephone:932275402
Observations:Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.