Objectives and competences
The Specialization Diploma "Primatology: Research and Practice" offers training to deepen the study of biology, behaviour and cognition, highlighting the importance of primates in understanding human behaviour and the evolution of our species.
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
Basic information
Type | Postgraduate courses |
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Certificate | Specialization diploma |
Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Psicologia |
Branch of knowledge |
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Mode of delivery | Distance |
Credits | 42 |
Length of course | 1 academic year |
Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
Enrolment fee | First year: 2.604,00 € 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 | 13/09/2025 |
End of teaching period | 06/09/2026 |
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
- To deepen the study of cognition in primates, exploring their cognitive, emotional and social capacities from a comparative perspective.
- To train students in methodologies for observing and studying behaviour, both in natural conditions and in controlled environments.
- To provide skills in field primatology, including techniques for recording behaviour, individual recognition and analysis of ecological data.
- To provide tools for the analysis and interpretation of data in primate ethology studies, including applied statistics and specialized software.
- To promote scientific dissemination and communication in primate ethology, providing students with the necessary skills to publish and present their work in scientific and professional forums.
- To develop academic and professional skills in the field of primatology, providing tools for job placement and collaboration in interdisciplinary projects.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Aimed at students interested in rigorous research into the most relevant aspects of biology, behaviour and cognition, with a particular interest in the study of primate behaviour, cognition and their biological evolution.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 |
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Email address | postgraus.psicologia@ub.edu |
Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/psicologia/ |
Telephone | 933125009 |
Observations | Dijous i divendres, de 9.30 h a 18.30 h (aproximadament). Les sessions s'impartiran per videoconferència mitjançant la plataforma ZOOM. Pràctiques externes: 1.Pràcticum I: El primer període de pràctiques externes es realitzarà durant el segon curs de màster. 2.Pràcticum II: El segon període de pràctiques externes es realitzarà durant el segon curs de màster. |
Further information
Address | Miquel Llorente Espino Plaça Sant Domènech, 9 17004 - Girona Espanya |
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Email address | miguel.llorente@udg.edu |
Webpage | |
Telephone | +34 972 418 191 |