Overview

Programme Overview

Applicants for the master's degree in Advanced Medical Skills from University of Barcelona should hold bachelor's degrees or equivalent undergraduate degrees in medicine and surgery and have obtained an official qualification in a medical specialization. This will ensure that students have the necessary basic knowledge at the start of the course. International students must submit certification of their specialization issued in the country of origin. If the qualification has not been officially recognized in Spain, they will not be able to practise in the medical profession.

Skills and competences

Capacity to work in interdisciplinary teams, collaborate with other researchers, act independently, and interact with and advise other medical specialists.

Capacity to design, analyse and assess methods and indicators of clinical quality and safety.

Ability to apply new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Ability to critically read scientific papers, and to write and present scientific studies.

Capacity to design and draw up a clinical-biological research project.

Capacity to identify potential technological advances, and knowledge of the procedures and mechanisms required to transfer these advances to clinical medicine.

Specific:

Identification of epidemiological, pathological, clinical and advanced therapeutic aspects of diseases that are relevant to the selected specialization.

Capacity to develop broad, advanced practical training on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the selected specialization.
Capacity to identify, correctly interpret and diagnose in the laboratory complex disorders in the selected specialization.
Capacity to undertake the main complementary examinations for diseases in the selected specialization.
Ability to develop, implement and assess new clinical practice guidelines for patients with diseases in the selected specialization.
Ability to recognize the bioethical and medical-legal principles of research and professional practice related to diseases in the selected specialization.

Programme Structure

The objective of the master's degree in Advanced Medical Skills at University of Barcelona is to provide specialized health training for medical graduates, to increase their competences in the following areas:

rare anemias and related conditions;

regional anatomy-based anesthesia; primary care and community health;

kidney transplant surgery; cosmetic surgery and medicine;

acute and perioperative intensive cardiac monitoring;

diagnostic imaging in rheumatology;

diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer;

diagnosis and interventional treatment in coronary heart disease;

use of advanced abdominal ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment;

use of ultrasound in perioperative care;

electrodiagnosis in peripheral neuropathies, motor control and sensory perception disorders;

clinical electrophysiology and the administration of cardiac stimulants.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 16 other Masters in Health Sciences in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate degree in medicine or medicine and surgery. International students must meet the recognition requirements established in Article 16.2* of Royal Decree 861/2010.
Candidates must hold an official health specialist qualification (international students' specialist qualifications do not need to be officially recognized), corresponding to the specific advanced medical skill that the candidate has selected. In exceptional circumstances, resident doctors in the final years of their training may be admitted, provided that they will complete the training by the end of the master's degree course.
Previous experience in the specific advanced medical skill for which the applicant wishes to enroll.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4920 EUR / year

≈ 4920 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1140 EUR / year

≈ 1140 EUR / year

Additional Details

National: 19.37 euros per credit

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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