Objectives and competences
The Master's Degree in Primatology offers you a unique training to deepen the study of the biology, behaviour, cognition, conservation and welfare of primates. With an interdisciplinary approach, it addresses current challenges such as the climate emergency and biodiversity loss, and highlights the importance of primates in understanding human behaviour and the evolution of our species.
Courses of postgraduate course that integrate the master or postgraduate degree and that can be processed separately
Courses of postgraduate course that integrate the master or postgraduate degree and that can be processed separately
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Lifelong learning master's degree certificate |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Psicologia |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Blended |
| Credits | 90 |
| Length of course | 2 academic years |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 3.540,00 € Second year: 960,00 € 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 period | 13/09/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 06/09/2027 |
| miguel.llorente@udg.edu | |
| Managment | Dolado Guivernau, Ruth |
| 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
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Students interested in rigorous research into the most relevant aspects of primate biology, behaviour, cognition, conservation and welfare, from an interdisciplinary and integrative perspective. Preferably, university graduates in Psychology, Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Anthropology, with a particular interest in the study of primate behaviour, cognition and their biological evolution, as well as in the conservation and welfare of these species.Admission Requirements:
The recommended admission profile is that of a graduate in Psychology, Biology, Veterinary, Anthropology or Environmental Sciences, in accordance with the criteria mentioned above.
Exceptionally, and provided that the supply of places is greater than the demand, admission may be considered, on a conditional basis, of those students who do not meet the access requirements, but who are expected to be able to meet them at the time of the start of the activities.
The selection criteria will be set in the following structure:
- Academic record of accredited official training (60%).
- Complementary academic or professional training. Certifications or complementary training qualifications in areas related to the contents of the master's degree (20%).
- Work experience in the subject areas of the master's degree, with certification from the company or companies where the professional work has been carried out. The certification must state the duration and the tasks carried out. Research experience in the form of stays in recognised research centres and publications related to the subjects of the master's degree will also be valued (10%).
- Reasoned application, with letters of recommendation, if applicable (5%).
- Interview with the master's degree supervisor (5%).
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
16/06/2025 15/10/2025Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Psicologia Campus Mundet, Passeig de la Vall d¿Hebron 171, 08035 - 08035 Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | postgraus.psicologia@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/psicologia/ |
| Telephone | 933125009 |
| Observations | Thursday and Friday, from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (approximately). The sessions will be taught by videoconference through the ZOOM platform. Practical Training: Practicum I (first period of external internships during the second year of the master's degree), Practicum II (second period of external internships during the second year of the master's degree). |
Further information
| Address | Miquel Llorente Espino Plaça Sant Domènech, 9 17004 - Girona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | miguel.llorente@udg.edu |
| Webpage | |
| Telephone | +34 972 418 191 |