Master's in Critical Patient and Emergencies

Why choose this master's?

We offer you a high-performance program, a rigorous and transformative educational experience that combines science, technique and humanity:

Applied training with scientific basis and a comprehensive clinical vision.
Hybrid teaching model in two locations: Barcelona and Madrid.
You will develop a 360° vision of critical care in a multiprofessional, interuniversity and excellence environment.
Active expert instructors in ICU and emergencies.
Internships at national and international reference hospitals.
Permanent access to content and an active alumni community.

Here you don't just learn to act. You learn tolead, decide and care when it's needed most.

Who is this Master's for?

Aimed at professionals in Medicine and Nursing, with or without prior experience in the field of intensive care, emergencies and urgent care.

What's essential is not your resume, but your vocation, your commitment, and your desire to be useful when life is at stake.

Where will you be able to work?

Intensive Care Units

Prehospital Emergencies

Hospital Emergencies

Emergency Coordination Centers

With the endorsements of:

Sociedad Española de Enfermería Intensiva y Unidades Coronarias

Societat Catalana de Medicina d'Urgències i Emergències

XXII Edition 2026/2028

Modular enrollment and installment payment

Do you need more information? mce@ub.edu

Open admission

Academic guide

Tuition reduction price by 400€ if you pre-register before April 1st, 2026

6 Modules in 2 Academic Years

First Year

M1 Theoretical Knowledge

Credits:: 30 ECTS

Teaching period: September - June

Mode: On-demand virtual and synchronous sessions

Place of delivery: Virtual from Barcelona

You will understand the pathophysiology, clinical aspects, technology and therapeutics applied to the critically ill patient. You will have access to more than 400 video lessons, an exclusive book, monthly agoras and personalized academic tutoring.

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M2 Technical Skills

Credits:: 30 ECTS

Teaching period: October - June

Mode: In-person

Teaching locations: Barcelona/Madrid

In-person workshops with high-fidelity simulators that recreate real clinical scenarios. You will perform advanced techniques guided by experts and work on decision-making.

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Second Year

M3 Clinical Simulation

Credits:: 15 ECTS

Teaching period: December - June

Mode: In-person

Teaching locations: Barcelona/Madrid

You will train in resolving clinical cases through advanced simulation and virtual reality, as well as teamwork under pressure, using the Crisis Resource Management and TeamSTEPPS® methodologies.

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M4 Supervised Clinical Practices

Credits:: 15 ECTS

Teaching period: According to reservation

Mode: In-person

Teaching locations: Barcelona/Madrid

You will learn to work with real patients, teams and situations. You will complete rotations in general and specialized ICUs, hospital emergency departments and shifts in prehospital emergency services, plus optional international experiences.

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M5 Advanced Practice

Credits:: 15 ECTS

Teaching period: - May

Mode: In-person

Teaching locations: Barcelona/Madrid

You will be able to perfect yourself in specific aspects of critical patient care by taking courses accredited by SCCM, AHA, NAEMT, etc. International certifications that strengthen your professional profile.

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M6 Applied Research

Credits:: 15 ECTS

Teaching period: - June

Mode: Blended learning

Teaching locations: Barcelona/Madrid

You will integrate critical thinking, science and research capacity. You will learn to propose, write and defend a real project with scientific rigor, completing your master's as a well-rounded professional.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the master's program?

The total price is 10,400€: 5,400€ for the first year and 5,000€ for the second. To this, 70€ per academic year must be added for university fees. It includes all teaching materials, issuance of master's certificates and degrees, as well as the courses you may take (BLS+AED, ALS, ATLS, PALS, MCCR, FCCS, ECMO, TECC, PHTLS…).

The University of Barcelona offers the following payment methods:

Online payment: via credit or debit card.
Payment at the offices of the collaborating banks: printing the pre-registration receipt and making the payment.
By invoice: requesting it from the master's secretariat before paying the pre-registration.

Can I pay the tuition fee in installments?

Yes, it is possible to make the annual payment in two installments, one in September and the second in January. You must request this before completing the pre-registration.

Is it an official master's degree?

It is a master's degree with its own lifelong learning certification, awarded by the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Madrid.

This master's is oriented towards the development and improvement of practical skills for application in the workplace/professional field, unlike official master's degrees, which focus on the more theoretical or research-oriented field (to subsequently access a doctorate).

Is the master's virtual, in-person, or hybrid?

It is a hybrid master's. Module 1 is mainly conducted with on-demand virtual classes and telepresential agoras. Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in-person (simulation cases, workshops, clinical rotations, etc.). Module 6 is hybrid, with virtual teaching materials and in-person or telepresential seminars.

What is the official language of the master's program?

All classes are taught in Spanish, although, exceptionally, some reading materials may be required in English (scientific articles or manuals for the courses).

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Opinions of Our Students

icono que representa al estudiante del Máster en Enfermo Crítico y Emergencias

Gemma Rovira

Physician at SEM (Catalonia)

“I have managed to improve my clinical practice thanks to simulated scenarios. Facing critical situations in a controlled environment has given me confidence to act in real life.”

Francesc Climent

Nurse in Fire Department (Barcelona)

“The master's has allowed me to consolidate my position and grow professionally. It has been a before and after in my way of facing emergencies.”

Alejandra González

International student (Colombia)

“Being able to rotate in reference hospitals and learn with European professionals has been a transformative experience. I would recommend this master's without hesitation.”

Manuel Ortega

Emergency physician (Madrid)

“The combination of simulation, theory and real clinical practice is what sets this master's apart. It has given me tools that I use every day.”