Program Overview
The Genetics at Universitat Rovira I Virgili is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish, Catalan over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Genetics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Genetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- External Practicums
- Final Project
- Molecular Bases of Growth and Development
- Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics in Paediatrics
- Basic Concepts of Genetics Diagnostic Techniques, Assessment and Gene Therapy.Treatment..
- Genetically Conditioned Chronic Respiratory Pathology, and its Effect on Development (Optional)
- Nutritional Aspects Of Genetic Diseases And Malformative Syndromes (Optional)
- Pathology of Development
- Nutritional Determinants of Growth and Development
- Current Theoretical and Practical Aspects in Neurodevelopment
- Advances in the Study of Shortness and Growth Disorders
- Adolescent Medicine (Optional)
- Assessment and Neuropsychological Treatment of High Risk Children (Optional)
- Advances in the Study of Puberty (Opional)
- Effects of Cancer and its Treatment on Growth and Development (Optional)
- New Aspects of Child Nutrition During Illness
- Early Nutrition and its Subsequent Metabolic Consequences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission qualifications
- A university degree in medicine, pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, food science and technology, physical sciences and sport, dentistry, psychology, educational psychology, pedagogy, social and cultural anthropology, or a related field.
- A university degree in human nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, social education, a teaching diploma in any specialisation of primary education, or a qualification in a related field.
Specific documentation
As well as the compulsory documentation required for pre-enrolment on the programme, students must also submit the following documents:- Proof of work experience
- Proof of competence in languages
- Proof of knowledge of information technology
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Rovira I Virgili 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 Rovira I Virgili
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
southern Catalonia, Spain
University of Rovira i Virgili is located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona, Reus, Tortosa Vila-seca, el Vendrell and Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain). Its name is in honor of Antoni Rovira i Virgili.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2019-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60