Objectives and competences

This course provides specialized training for gemmologists. The objective of this course is for students to acquire the knowledge they need to grade diamonds, both rough crystals and cut material, and to be able to identify all types of diamond substitutes (moissanite, zirconite, YAG, etc.). In the theoretical aspect, comprehensive knowledge of the diamond is developed from all points of view and the use of recent advanced techniques.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Ciències de la Terra
Branch of knowledge
  • Earth sciences
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits9
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment feeFirst year: 1.400,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)Yes, extracurricular
Start of teaching period01/10/2026
End of teaching period05/07/2027
E-mailescolagem@ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.ub.edu/escgem/
ManagmentGarcia Vallès, Mª Teresa
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

To deepen knowledge of natural and synthetic diamonds, treatments and substitutes, from a professional and amateur perspective.

To learn to certify and evaluate diamonds.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Gemmologists who want to develop their knowledge of natural and synthetic diamonds, their treatments and substitutes.

Admission requirements: receive the title of gemmologist

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

01/06/2026 09/09/2026

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Ciències de la Terra
C/ Martí i Franquès s/n

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmasters.ciencies.terra@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencies-terra/masters-i-postgraus
Telephone934021336
ObservationsWednesday, from 5 to 9 p.m

Further information


AddressMª Teresa Garcia Vallès
C. Martí i Franquès s/n

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressescolagem@ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.ub.edu/escgem/
Telephone934021348
ObservationsMonday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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