Objectives and competences
The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge needed to cut gems in a simple way, to make students familiar with the equipment used to make the cuts and to help them know how to use it and maintain it. The course has a duration of 24 hours, corresponding to 1 ECTS credit, and is intended for both professionals and amateurs interested in knowing how to cut gems.
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 | 3 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan;Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 346,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 09/10/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 08/01/2026 |
| 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 | Yes |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
All those with an interest in gemmology.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
Classes
| 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/cursos-d-extensio-universitaria |
| Telephone | 934021336 |
| Observations | Thursday from 4 to 8.30 p.m. (the course is offered to groups of a maximum of ten students). |
Further information
| 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 13:00 p.m. |