Overview

Introduction

The master's degree Biological Anthropology at University of Barcelona program responds to the growing demand for specialists in the area of human biology and physical anthropology, contributing knowledge and methodologies pertaining to this area of specialization and related areas (e.g., physiology, genetics, zoology, medicine, archaeology).

The program focuses primarily on research and offers students the opportunity both to collaborate with businesses working in this field and to complete their final project in collaboration with outside institutions.

Students are offered two specializations: Physical and Forensic Anthropology, and Molecular Anthropology and Biomedical Applications.

These studies are aimed at people who are interested in the following areas:

Forensic anthropology and the osteological and molecular techniques used in individual identification;

Anthropology applied to archaeology, including taphonomy, demographics and the reconstruction of ancient populations;

Human evolution, primatology and prehistory;

Molecular anthropology;

Biomedical applications of human molecular diversity in cytogenetics, complex diseases and genetic epidemiology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Analysis and Presentation of Results
Human Biodiversity
Human Biology Laboratories
Osteology and Forensic Anthropology
Primatology and Human Evolution
Genes, Genomes and Population

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Language

English, Spanish, Catalan

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Anthropology Biology

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a special interest in developing a broad biological and evolutionary perspective, rather than restricting their understanding to technical aspects of the discipline

Students must hold one of the following qualifications to access university master's degree courses: An official Spanish degree or, a degree issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area framework that authorizes the holder to access university master's degree courses in the country of issue or, a qualification from outside the framework of the European Higher Education Area

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Tuition Fees

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

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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.

Funding

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