Objectives and competences

The clinical-therapeutic management of the interaction between pharmacological therapy and the practice of sport, necessarily complex, in addition to management of food and nutrition, requires a multidisciplinary approach. The existence of various professional groups related to the monitoring and daily management of athletes, also requires adequate training in various aspects of sports science. For all these reasons, this postgraduate course offers multidisciplinary training in pharmacology, nutrition and supplementation in sport.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateSpecialization diploma
Coordinating facultyInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Physiotherapy, podiatry, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, optics and optometry, and speech therapy
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits30
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 2.780,00 €
Second year: 0,00 €
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 period13/04/2026
End of teaching period17/11/2026
E-mailadmision@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/postgrado-nutricion-suplementacion-farmacologia-deporte
ManagmentMontoro Ronsano, J. Bruno
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.il3.ub.edu/postgrado-nutricion-suplementacion-farmacologia-deporte
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between nutrition, supplementation, pharmacology and sports performance, as well as their impact on the health and recovery of athletes.
To train professionals to design nutritional and supplementation strategies adapted to different sports modalities and individual needs.
Identify and apply the principles of pharmacology and anti-doping regulation in the sports field, guaranteeing safe and ethical sports practice, while guaranteeing compliance with pharmacological commitment.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Graduates in health sciences: Pharmacy, Biology, Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biomedicine, Medicine, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dentistry, Podiatry, Psychology, Veterinary Science and other university degrees in this group.
Graduates in teacher training specializing in physical education.

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

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.il3.ub.edu
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsOnline learning. Two and three synchrony sessions per module according to calendar.

Further information


AddressInstituto Forymat
c/ de la Princesa, 41

28008 - Madrid
Espanya
Email addressadmision@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/postgrado-nutricion-suplementacion-farmacologia-deporte
Telephone917 94 61 26
ObservationsMonday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., and Friday, from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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