Objectives and competences
This master's degree is aimed at postgraduate students and professionals who wish to develop a career in health with a global, inter- and transdisciplinary perspective by addressing the health problems that affect the world's population, especially those most vulnerable populations. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to address today's global health challenges, become prepared to join international organizations working for health equity around the world and developing and implementing sustainable solutions.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Lifelong learning master's degree certificate |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 60 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 11.400,00 € 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 | 12/09/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 03/07/2026 |
| formacion@isglobal.org | |
| Master's degree course homepage | www.mastersaludglobal.org |
| Managment | Casamitjana Badia, Núria |
| Open pre-enrolment | Yes |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To understand the complex relations between health and other disciplines such as economics, political sciences, anthropology, epidemiology and environmental sciences.
- To know how to develop effective and sustainable solutions that contribute to improving health in a globalized world.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Graduates in health sciences and social sciences, as well as other related fields (life sciences, economics, sociology, anthropology, etc.), who are interested in taking a global, inter- and transdisciplinary approach to the major challenges of global health, especially those that affect the health of the most vulnerable populations on our planet.- Health professionals and other professionals in related disciplines.
- Employees of NGOs, foundations, public-private partnerships and aid agencies.
- Civil servants and academics wishing to broaden their knowledge of global health.
Access requirements:
- University degree, diploma or equivalent university qualification.
- A good level of English (all teaching is conducted in this language). If English is not your native language, you must provide evidence of an appropriate level by submitting the corresponding certificate or through an interview held during the selection process.
- Detailed curriculum vitae and statement of interest.
- Individual interview
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
10/03/2025 01/09/2025Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut (UB) C/ Casanova 143 Campus Casanova 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | secretariamedicina@ub.edu |
| Webpage | http://www.ub.edu/medicina |
| Telephone | 934 035 258 |
| Observations | from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (office hours). |
Further information
| Address | Institut de Salut Global de Barcelona - ISGlobal C/ Rosselló 132, 7a Campus Casanova 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | formacion@isglobal.org |
| Webpage | www.mastersaludglobal.org |
| Telephone | +34 686 835 185 |
| Observations | from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (office hours). |