Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's in Medicine Evaluation and Medical Expertise is a comprehensive program designed for licensed medical professionals seeking to specialize in the field of medical evaluation and expertise. The program is offered online and spans 56 weeks, with a total of 60 ECTS credits.

Program Details

• Duration: 56 weeks
• ECTS Credits: 60
• Language: Spanish
• Start Date: November 3, 2025
• End Date: November 27, 2026
• Modality: Online
• Tuition Fee: €5,100 (including administrative taxes of the University of Barcelona)

Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform medical evaluations and provide expert opinions in various legal and medical contexts. Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Conduct medical evaluations for insurance companies and legal proceedings
• Assess work-related injuries and illnesses
• Evaluate the degree of disability and provide expert opinions
• Understand the legal framework and regulations governing medical evaluations

Curriculum

The program consists of five modules:

1. Organization and Legislation
   • Introduction to medical evaluation and expertise
   • Legal framework and regulations
   • Insurance and social security systems
2. Evaluation of Bodily Harm
   • Principles of medical evaluation
   • Methods of evaluation
   • Assessment of disability and incapacity
3. Occupational Health and Risk Prevention
   • Introduction to occupational health
   • Risk prevention and management
   • Workplace health and safety regulations
4. Medical Pathologies and Evaluation
   • Evaluation of medical conditions and their impact on work capacity
   • Assessment of disability and incapacity in various medical specialties
5. Final Project
   • Students will complete a final project under the guidance of a supervisor

Competencies

Upon completion of the program, students will acquire the following competencies:

• Ability to conduct medical evaluations and provide expert opinions
• Knowledge of the legal framework and regulations governing medical evaluations
• Understanding of occupational health and risk prevention
• Ability to assess disability and incapacity in various medical contexts
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Medical evaluation and expertise
• Occupational health and risk prevention
• Insurance and social security systems
• Legal and judicial systems
• Healthcare management and administration

Admission Requirements

The program is designed for licensed medical professionals who wish to specialize in medical evaluation and expertise. Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the University of Barcelona.

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced professionals and academics in the field of medical evaluation and expertise. The faculty includes:

• Dra. Carme Barrot Feixat, Coordinator of the Unit of Legal Medicine at the University of Barcelona
• Dr. Gabriel Martí Amengual, Professor of Legal Medicine at the University of Barcelona
• Dr. Josep Arimany Mansó, Director of the Praxi Area of the Official College of Physicians of Barcelona

Discounts

The University of Barcelona offers various discounts for students, including:

• Discounts for alumni and former students
• Discounts for students from partner institutions
• Discounts for students who pay the tuition fee in full