Holders of a degree in Physiotherapy

Internal regulation of academic practices

Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Manual Ortopédica (OMPT) por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Alumnes amb títol universitari oficial dins de la Unió Europea

1. Fotocòpia compulsada original del títol universitari o del document d’homologació del títol, o fotocòpia compulsada original del resguard de pagament de les taxes d’emissió del títol.
2. Fotocòpia compulsada original del certificat acadèmic de notes dels estudis universitaris cursats.

*Si l’idioma de procedència de la documentació no és l’espanyol, català, anglès, francès ni italià, s’ha de presentar traducció  jurada original a l’espanyol del títol universitari i del certificat acadèmic.

Alumnes amb títol universitari oficial fora de la Unió Europea

1. Fotocòpia legalitzada original del títol universitari.
2. Fotocòpia legalitzada original del certificat acadèmic de notes dels estudis universitaris cursats.

* La legalització dels documents s’ha de fer en el país d’origen per via diplomàtica, o si s’escau, mitjançant la postil.la del Conveni de l’Haya o del Conveni Andrés Bello.

*Si l’idioma de procedència de la documentació no és l’espanyol, s’ha de presentar traducció  jurada original a l’espanyol del títol universitari i del certificat acadèmic.

En tots els casos

1. Dues fotografies de mida de carnet.
2. Fotocòpia del DNI o el passaport.
3. Curriculum vitae actualitzat.

To start the admission process you must complete the Program Admission Form found on the University website and follow the steps to attach the required documentation.

All candidates who meet the criteria and general requisites for access to the study programme will be able to apply for entry. However, the recommended entry profile is:

• Degree holders in Dentistry (or equivalent)
• A level of English that is equivalent to a B2
• An interest in science and research
• Good decision-making skills
• Discipline, a good memory and dedication
• A personality based on responsibility and solidarity
• Sensitivity and empathy for the pain felt by others
• Observation skill
• A good team-player

All prospective students who meet the general admission requirements for the degree programme may apply for admission. However, the ideal candidate profile is as follows:

• Students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry (or equivalent).
   

In addition to the entrance exams and the required documents, the following aspects will be taken into account during the application process:

1. The average mark from the applicant’s academic record.
2. Assessment of the applicant’s curriculum vitae. Professional experience and previous research, participation in conferences and participation in research projects will be taken into account.
3. An oral and written academic English level test. Applicants from English-speaking countries or who have an official certificate are not required to take this test. The English level test will be evaluated by the Institute for Multilingualism at UIC Barcelona. This oral and written test will be based on knowledge at a First Certificate level and focused on the description and/or analysis of scientific knowledge in the field of Health Sciences.
4. Applicants must undergo a personal interview (or via skype), in which their interest and motivation will be assessed. 

Applicants will be informed of the admissions requirements and the required documentation by the secretary of the Faculty of Dentistry and on the UIC Barcelona website.

1. Pre-enrolment form.
2. A certified copy of the relevant undergraduate degree*.
3. Transcript of grades (original or certified copy)*.
4. Photocopy of National Identity Document (DNI) or passport.
5. Receipt for payment of €90 by bank transfer**.
6. Two passport size colour photographs (unused copies).
7. Curriculum vitae with courses and conferences attended.
8. Letter/s of recommendation (not obligatory).

*For students from outside the European Union, both the academic record and the degree certificate must be processed through diplomatic channels or bear The Hague Apostille.

Candidates in the last year of their degree programme must provide a list of the qualifications they obtained before their registration date.

** Management fees are non-refundable

The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) seeks to facilitate the incorporation and adaptation of all new students by means of a welcoming session organised by the University Master’s Degree in Research in Dentistry, the information on which is sent by letter or by e-mail, in a personalised way.

During the welcoming session, the new students will receive a general description of the UIC, and a representative from some Services, shall offer a brief explanation about the workings of the Service and the type of information and activities that students will find there. The session will be followed by an academic presentation of the Master’s programme by the actual Programme Management, the idea being one of providing an acquaintance with the facilities and services of the Faculty and the Department.
 

Materials for the newly-accessed students:

1. UIC folders. The folders will contain the timetables of the  University Master’s Degree in Research in Dentistry, the UIC Diary for the academic year starting then and a Welcome Pack.
2. Students will be sent to the e-mail address they provided when enrolling, their username and password to access their personal page. An UIC e-mail account will automatically be generated too.
3. Student card. The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya’s student card identifies its holder as a member of the UIC university community, certifies the condition of beneficiary of the university services, premises and facilities, and allows the use, in an automated way, of the library loan services from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya’s library network.

The means by which the said documentation and information is provided to the students of the Master’s degree can vary in the format according to existing resources at the time.

Dental educators and researchers, professionals in dental companies—especially those involved in the development of dental products and services.

The career opportunities for dentists trained in basic research integrated with clinical practice include:

• Doctoral Studies: Pursuing a PhD and completing a doctoral thesis.
• Academic Career: Joining the faculty at both public and private universities.
• Research Teams: Integrating into research teams within national and international Science Parks.
• Clinical Research: Conducting research within hospitals and other healthcare centers.
• Corporate R&D: Joining health-sector companies as researchers and/or managers within Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D+i) departments.

The general and specific competences that students must acquire during their Master’s studies in dentistry research in the UIC take into account the principles set out in article 3.5 of Royal Decree 1393/2007 of the 29th of October. These principles include respect for fundamental rights and equality between men and women, equal opportunities and universal accessibility for people with disabilities and promotion of the beliefs specific to a culture of peace, as well as democratic values.
 

Basic skills

1. Knowledge and understanding that provide a foundation or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas in a research context.
2. Applying the knowledge acquired, and developing problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
3. Integrating knowledge and handling complexity, in addition to formulating ideas based on scientific evidence, using information that may be incomplete or limited, while considering the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
4. Being able to communicate conclusions to specialists and non-specialists alike in a clear and unambiguous manner, with supporting knowledge and rationale.
5. To acquire learning skills that enable ongoing independent study.

General skills

1. The ability to incorporate new knowledge acquired through research and study, and also deal with complexity.
2. The ability to undertake a critical analysis and discuss the results obtained, as well as reach the corresponding conclusions.
3. The ability to learn to develop new instrumental skills independently, in terms of the acquisition of new scientific concepts, and the search for new scientific knowledge.
4. The ability to argue for and defend personal scientific ideas, as well as listen to, analyse, value and respond to other people’s ideas.

 Specific skills

1. Ability to apply scientific method, experimental design and biostatistics to solve a question or hypothesis.
2. Knowing how to use and apply the most common laboratory techniques in the fields of molecular, genomic and proteomic biology, biomaterials, cell and tissue cultures, immunology and microscopy in the field of dentistry.
3. Knowing how to apply bioinformatics tools used in basic research.
4. Applying experimental animal models as well as the methodology of animal handling and ethical research concepts in dentistry.
5. To communicate research results in a scientific article, poster or oral presentation, both in scientific and academic format.
6. Learning to manage the financial and human resources of a research project and knowing the strategic framework for transferring knowledge to a company or industry.
7. Knowing how to interpret images obtained through the latest technology applicable to research in dentistry.
8. Being able to apply the appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results.
9. Applying the latest dental research technology, considering its properties, indications, biocompatibility, toxicity and environmental impact.
10. Knowing how to execute epistemological, ethical, humane and compliant activities in research and the dissemination of results.

Máster Universitario en Investigación en Odontología por la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Applicants must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification.

In the case of international students, they must provide documentation demonstrating that they have completed and passed coursework that ensures a competency profile equivalent to the required degree. If the foreign qualification is not officially recognized, the master’s degree does not grant professional practice rights under any circumstances.

The admission criteria and the weighting assigned to each are detailed below:
 

If you have decided to pursue the master’s degree, follow the steps below to complete your admission process. We recommend that you do not delay your application, as places are limited.

1st: Online application
Admission application

2nd: Submission of the following documents (*)

Applicants with an official Spanish university degree

1. Certified photocopy of the university degree, or certified photocopy of the receipt for the payment of degree issuance fees.
2. Certified photocopy of the academic transcript of the completed university studies.

Applicants with an official foreign university degree

1. Original legalized photocopy of the university degree.
2. Original legalized photocopy of the academic transcript of completed university studies.

In all cases:

1. One passport-sized photograph.
2. Photocopy of the national ID card (DNI) or passport.
3. Updated curriculum vitae.
4. Motivation letter.
5. If the original documentation is not in Spanish, an official sworn translation into Spanish of the university degree and academic transcript must be provided.

3rd: Interview
Interview with the master’s programme coordinator.

Once admitted, you will be able to begin the process of reserving your place and completing enrolment.

Applicants who have been accepted into a master’s or postgraduate programme will receive an admission letter conditioned upon the payment of a place reservation fee.

1. The place reservation becomes effective once the stipulated amount for the programme is paid within ten working days following receipt of the admission notification.
2. Once the place reservation has been formalized as indicated, if a student does not meet, under the applicable state or regional legislation, the admission requirements for the programme; does not hold the required qualification; or if the programme does not proceed due to insufficient enrolment, UIC Barcelona will refund the full amount of the reservation fee.
3. If the student voluntarily withdraws from the programme for any reason, UIC Barcelona will retain the entire amount paid as the reservation fee, with no obligation to return it, as compensation for the damages and administrative costs incurred.
4. If the student does not make the reservation payment, it will be understood as a withdrawal of their place, authorizing UIC Barcelona to cancel and invalidate the submitted application from that moment onwards.

The Master’s Thesis (TFM) is one of the main components of the Master’s in Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy and reflects the program’s strong research orientation. Throughout the master’s program, students develop a longitudinal research project linked to one of the research lines of the academic staff or associated research groups, such as IFET (Interventions in Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise).

Each student receives personalized supervision from a faculty researcher, who guides them through every stage of the project: study design, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and dissemination of results. The aim is to foster critical thinking and the application of scientific evidence to clinical practice.

The TFM concludes with a public presentation and defense before an academic committee, and it may lead to the publication of a scientific article in a specialized journal. In this way, students not only strengthen their profile as specialized clinical physiotherapists but also begin or advance their careers in academic and research environments.

The main objective of the Master’s Degree in Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy is to train physiotherapists with a high level of clinical and scientific specialization, capable of intervening across all stages of the care process—from prevention and treatment to the rehabilitation of patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions. The program provides a global, integrated perspective on respiratory and cardiac management, preparing students to work in complex settings such as intensive care units (ICUs), hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and primary care.

In addition, the master’s degree aims to promote research and evidence-based practice, fostering a critical, analytical mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Through the development of a longitudinal research project with personalized supervision, students acquire the necessary tools to design, conduct, and communicate scientific work, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in physiotherapy. In this way, the program not only prepares competent and up-to-date professionals but also future leaders and key contributors in the field of respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy.

The master’s degree is aimed at graduates in Physiotherapy who wish to specialize in the respiratory and cardiac field with a clinical, practical, and research-oriented approach. It is particularly suited for professionals interested in deepening their expertise in the care of hospitalized or critically ill patients, respiratory and cardiac rehabilitation, and in developing advanced competencies in research and evidence-based practice.

With this master’s programme, you will develop a set of advanced competencies that will enable you to work safely, rigorously, and with an integrated perspective in the field of respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy. These are the competencies you will acquire throughout the programme:

• Interpret the data obtained from clinical and functional assessment tests, using this information to plan individualized respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy interventions.
• Implement respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy intervention plans that integrate the most up-to-date scientific evidence, adapting to the clinical context and the individual needs of adult and pediatric patients.
• Communicate in a way that ensures treatment comprehension, encourages the patient’s active participation, and adapts language to individual needs while avoiding androcentrism and stereotypes.
• Manage the comprehensive physiotherapeutic care of respiratory, cardiac, and critically ill patients, demonstrating decision-making skills and interdisciplinary collaboration in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive care settings.
• Generate research in the field of respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy, promoting innovation and knowledge transfer.
• Manage autonomous learning and continuous professional development, identifying areas for improvement within the field of respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy.
• Apply professional ethics in interactions with respiratory and cardiac patients, ensuring respect for autonomy, privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality at all stages of treatment or research.
• Apply respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy treatments with an advanced clinical approach, ensuring their appropriateness to the patient’s specific condition and acting with ethical responsibility, gender perspective, equity, and respect for human rights, fostering a person-centered and bias-free care environment.

This master’s degree prepares you to work in hospitals, ICUs, rehabilitation centres, and primary care, as well as to begin a research or academic career in the field of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. It equips you to become a highly qualified professional ready to lead clinical teams and scientific projects.

• Physiotherapist in hospital respiratory and cardiac services
• Specialist physiotherapist in intensive care units (ICUs)
• Physiotherapist in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation centres
• Physiotherapist in primary care or home-based care
• Researcher in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• University lecturer or contributor to healthcare training

The course is aimed at general dental practitioners and stomatologists to increase about the acknowledgment in prosthetic implantology.

• To be a stomatologist or dentist.

• Dr Oriol Cantó
• Dr Raúl Medina
• Dr Francisco Real
• Dr Rosario Cedeño

The coordinators and lecturers have no financial ties to any companies that would pose a conflict of interest with the course. 

• To be a dental hygienist.

• Dr Carolina Mor
• Dr Mariana Baglivo
• Dr Blanca Paniagua
• Dr Cristina Vallés
• Dr Neus Carrió
• Dr Daniel Jiménez
• Dr Núria Bertos
• Dr Lissethe Peñate
• Dr Natalia Felipe
• Dr Manuel Ribera
• Dr Victor Gil

The coordinators and lecturers have no financial ties to any companies that would pose a conflict of interest with the course.

The conscious sedation with nitrous oxide course in dental practice is a programme aimed at professionals (oral medicine doctors and dentists) who would like to update and broaden their knowledge in the field of general dentistry and specialist areas.

• To be graduated in dentistry or health sciences or to be a stomatologist.

• Dr. Manuel Ribera
• Dra. Belisa Olmo
• Dra. Eulalia Anglada
• Dra. Feli Navalón
• Dr. Víctor Gil
• Dr. Jordi Castillo
• Dr. Jaime Fandiño

The coordinators and lecturers have no financial ties to any companies that would pose a conflict of interest with the course.