Program Overview

University Master's Degree in Social Work in the Health Field

The University Master's Degree in Social Work in the Health Field is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced training in social work within the healthcare sector. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for professional specialization and research in the field of social work in healthcare.

Objectives and Career Options

The general objectives of this master's degree include:

• Broadening knowledge of health from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Learning about health indicators of the population in different autonomous communities
• Approaching epidemiology and related concepts
• Broadening knowledge of public health policies and models
• Learning about management and quality systems in social work in the health sector
• Deepening knowledge of the principles that frame the ethics of social intervention in a healthcare environment

Career opportunities for graduates include working in various healthcare services, such as primary care, outpatient specialized care, hospital care, and public health. Social workers in the health field are responsible for providing social diagnoses, opinions, and interventions aimed at promoting health, preventing illness, and facilitating social health interventions.

Structure

The master's degree is structured into compulsory subjects, academic external internships, and a master's final project, totaling 60 credits. The compulsory subjects are taught in a synchronous virtual mode, while the academic external internships are conducted in face-to-face format in health centers. The master's final project is also taught in a classroom format.

Distinctive Features

Social work is an essential part of contemporary democratic societies' welfare structures, with a history dating back to the 19th century. This master's degree recognizes the importance of social work in the health field, providing students with advanced training in professional specialization and research.

Resources and Facilities

The program offers various resources and facilities, including:

• Spaces at the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies
• National and international mobility programs
• Internships and employability opportunities
• Access to more than 3,500 reading places distributed among the 7 UA libraries
• A group work room in the Economics Library equipped with computers and Adobe Creative Cloud licenses

Further Education

After completing this official master's degree, students can pursue a PhD degree or third-cycle university studies related to the master's degree or to related areas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will acquire advanced training aimed at professional specialization and research in the field of social work in healthcare. They will be qualified to work in various healthcare services, including primary care, specialized care, hospital care, and public health.

Scholarships and Funding

Information on existing scholarships and grants to study university degrees is available through the University of Alicante's website.

University Life

The University of Alicante offers a range of activities and resources, including campus life, student support services, and socio-occupational insertion support.