Master's Degree in Principles of Care and Education for Diabetes Sufferers
Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 19 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* 19.37 euros per credit (82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain). Fees for the academic year 2025-2026
Key Summary
The aim of this master's degree is to provide advanced interdisciplinary training in diabetes that will allow graduates to take up leading professional roles in addressing this chronic disease, which affects people of all ages and requires highly complex treatment and monitoring at all levels of care.
The general learning objectives are:
- To acquire the skills to provide quality care for diabetes mellitus patients and to develop recognized expertise in the field
- To acquire the skills to design, implement and assess therapeutic education programs for diabetes sufferers and their families
- To acquire the skills to design and implement research projects in the field of diabetes.
The master's degree aims to meet demand for professionals who can work as lead consultants or case managers in specialized diabetes units in social healthcare or primary care centres.
The University of Barcelona consistently ranks among the top institutions nationally, in Europe, and worldwide. Its performance in the most prestigious international rankings reflects excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and global engagement.
- Ranked 1st nationally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
- Ranked 1st nationally in the THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 68th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 27th in Europe in the Best Global Universities Rankings
Studying at the University of Barcelona means joining a world-class academic community recognized for its innovation and impact.
The advanced training provided by this master's degree will allow successful graduates to:
- Pursue careers as experts in general care practices and multidisciplinary patient management in the field of diabetes;
- Continue their studies at doctoral level;
- Develop the skills required for ethical and independent professional practice in care, treatment education and research, in the areas of specialized hospital care, primary care and home care, or in universities and research centres.
The Spanish Diabetes Association (Sociedad Española de Diabetes, SED) endorses the academic profile of expert/specialist in diabetes acquired through postgraduate training as suitable for professional practice in specialized adult or pediatric diabetes units and as specialist consultants in primary care or social healthcare centres. The training received by participants in this master's degree is suitable for public- and private-sector professionals (podiatrists, psychologists and nutritionists) whose work requires them to deal with the specific requirements of diabetes sufferers. The course may also be of interest to primary education professionals, school nurses and members of parent associations.