Objectives and competences
The pharmacist and orthopaedic technician are part of a professional health service and help to improve the quality of life at all stages of life and the health conditions of the population. This master's degree, organised jointly with the Barcelona College of Pharmacists, trains pharmacists as technicians responsible for adapting and manufacturing orthopaedic products to measure (according to Royal Decree 437/2002, of 10 May, which establishes the criteria for granting operating licences to manufacturers of customised health products) in an orthopaedic centre located inside or outside the community pharmacy.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Lifelong learning master's degree certificate |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Blended |
| Credits | 60 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan;Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 5.940,00 € 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 | 20/10/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 31/07/2026 |
| raquelmartin@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/farmacia/ortopedia-presentacio |
| Managment | Martín Venegas, Raquel |
| Open pre-enrolment | Yes |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | No |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To be able to design, manufacture and adapt orthopaedic appliances.
- Obtain the necessary competence to dispense orthoses, prostheses and other devices.
- To be able to advise the patient throughout the process (measurements, checking, adaptation, monitoring).
- Acquire the necessary knowledge to obtain the operating license whether the centre is located inside or outside the community pharmacy.
- Understand the literature related to orthopaedic products and have a critical spirit.
- Apply health legislation that affects the orthopedic sector.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Graduates in pharmacy.Access requirements: priority is given to graduates in Pharmacy whose professional activity is associated with the course contents.
Access requirements and conditions
Pre-enrolment
Calendar
10/03/2025 31/07/2025Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències Alimentació / COFB Av. Joan XXIII, 27-31 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | raquelmartin@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/farmacia/ortopedia-presentacio |
| Telephone | 934024505 |
| Observations | the teaching methodology is flexible, since the student can choose the format of the course that best suits their needs, either face-to-face or hybrid, and in both cases the same theoretical training is ensured (participative and dynamic, either from home through real-time webinars or from the classroom) and opts for face-to-face practical sessions, essential to achieve the training. |
Further information
| Address | Raquel Martín Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació Av. Joan XXIII, 27-31 08028 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | raquelmartin@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/farmacia/ortopedia-presentacio |
| Telephone | 934024505 |