Program Overview
The Chronicity and Dependence at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish, Catalan over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chronicity and Dependence programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chronicity and Dependence programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
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Vila Universitària
Visit the Autònoma’s residential complex from the sky. 40 hectares of nature, 810 apartments, 2000 residents. Live the Vila experience on the UAB campus.
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Disability Support
The UAB guarantees access to university in equal conditions and offers services which respond to the specific needs of students with disabilities.
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Physical Activity Service - SAF
Come exercise at SAF, where our mission is to promote all types of activities to get you physically active and where we are dedicated to the integral training of individuals.
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Welcome Sessions
Upon arrival, international students are made to feel at home at the UAB and are invited to discover and become familiar with the campus' facilities, services and areas.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Who can participate?
The Master\xc2\x92s Degree in Chronicity is aimed at health professionals from different disciplines:
1. Doctors who need a higher education in the field of chronic diseases and/or need to acquire more knowledge in research methodology.
2. Nurses who need more training in the field of chronic diseases and/or need to acquire more knowledge in research methodology. The Master\xc2\x92s Degree will provide them with the ECTS to access a PhD from a General Degree as established in the new RD 99/2011 of 28 January, as they will obtain the 300 ECTS required. In the case of not having enough ECTS, the ESCS will establish agreements with universities to provide additional training in order to facilitate this access.
3. Psychologists who need more training in the field of chronic diseases and/or need to acquire more knowledge in research methodology.
4. Social workers, who need more training in the field of chronic diseases and / or need to acquire more knowledge in research methodology. The Master\xc2\x92s Degree will provide them with the ECTS to access a PhD from a General Degree as established in the new RD 99/2011 of 28 January, as they will obtain the 300 ECTS required.
5. Physiotherapists who need higher education in the field of chronic diseases and/or need to acquire more knowledge in research methodology. The Master\xc2\x92s Degree will provide them with the ECTS to access a PhD from a General Degree as established in the new RD 99/2011 of 28 January, as they will obtain the 300 ECTS required.
6. Pharmacists and pharmacologists
7. Moreover, to professionals who can develop a specialized work in public or private institutions and companies, offer assessment services, care and develop care plans and specific adapted intervention to the needs of companies, designing, organizing and managing care units for people with chronic diseases and/or dependants, and with capacity for innovation and generation of scientific and technological knowledge.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 18 months