Objectives and competences

The master's degree is an interdisciplinary programme aimed at various professionals in the field of health sciences, for the improvement of the skills necessary for the care of seriously ill patients. It is an inter-university master's degree in permanent training, with a title awarded by the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Madrid. The program, with a modular structure of 120 ECTS credits, allows you to acquire knowledge, skills and competences throughout the process of caring for critical patients, from pre-hospital emergencies to emergencies and intensive care, in various specialties.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Medicine and dentistry
  • Nursing
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits120
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 6.000,00 €
Second year: 4.000,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)Yes, curricular
Start of teaching period01/10/2025
End of teaching period07/07/2027
E-mailmce@ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage www.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce
ManagmentNicolás Arfelis, Josep Maria
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Improve the knowledge required for the care of the critically ill and for an emergency situation.
- Know the standards supported by scientific evidence for the treatment of patients with acute problems.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Graduates in nursing, medicine or any health science field. Previous work experience in emergency and critical care is not required.

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

24/01/2025 30/09/2025

Contact us

Classes


AddressFACULTAT DE MEDICINA
CARRER CASANOVA 143

08036 - BARCELONA
ESPAÑA
Email addressmce@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce
Telephone93 402 04 42

Further information


AddressMARIANELA DÍAZ
FACULTAT DE MEDICINA. SOTANO -1
CARRER CASANOVA 143
08036 - BARCELONA
ESPAÑA
Email addressmce@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce
Telephone93 402 04 42
Observationsin person from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (you can contact us by Whatsapp at +34 646 884 085).

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