Program Overview
The Research Mental Health at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences taught in English, Spanish 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Research Mental Health 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Mental Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'General Aspects of Neurobiology\', \'Research Stay at Unit A\', \'Research Stay at Unit B\', "Master\'s Dissertation", \'Basic Clinical and Therapeutic Issues in Psychiatry\', \'Biological Bases of Psychiatric Pathology\', \'Developing a Research Career\', \'Genetics and Psychiatry\', \'Introduction to Research in Neurosciences2\', \'Research Methodology in Psychiatry and mental health\', \'Research in Biomedicine\', \'Drug Dependencies\', \'Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics\', \'Animal Models of Psychiatric Pathology\', \'Psychopharmacology 1\', \'Psychopharmacology 2\', \'Neurotransmitter Receivers\', \'Physical Therapies\', \'Advances in Bipolar Disorder\', \'Advances in Affective Disorders\', \'Advances in Schizophrenia\', \'Epidemiology in Psychiatry\', \'Cognitive Functions\', \'Neuroimaging\', \'Psychopathology\', "Children\'s and Juvenile Psychiatry", \'Social Psychiatry\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree / in Medicine, Biology, Biomedicine, Animal Health , Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Human Nutrition and Diet, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Veterinary Medicine. Access is also open to graduates in other subjects, subject to authorisation and/or validation by the Interuniversity Master\'s Committee.
- Certificate showing level B1 in English reading comprehension on the scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Graduates in Medicine who have the clinical specialisation in Psychiatry or are being trained in it (MIR)
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60