Studying for a degree in health enables you to gain the training you need to pursue a career in the healthcare sector and contribute to people’s care, diagnosis and wellbeing. At UAX, we offer university degrees in health designed to provide a solid scientific foundation, develop clinical skills and prepare our students to work in various areas of the healthcare sector.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Degree in Medicine
In collaboration with:
Start:
September
Length:
6 years
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Blended Learning)
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
4 years
Degree in Nursing
In collaboration with:
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy + Expert in Pharmacy Strategic Direction and Management
Start:
September
Length:
5 years
Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD) + Degree in Physiotherapy
In collaboration with:
Start:
September
Length:
5 years
Degree in Nursing
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Degree in Biomedicine
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Degree in Nursing*.
In collaboration with:
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry*
In collaboration with:
Start:
September
Length:
5 years
University degrees in health combine scientific knowledge, clinical training and practical learning focused on the healthcare setting. During the course, students develop skills relating to:
This type of training prepares students to understand health-related processes and apply scientific knowledge in professional practice.
University studies in health open the door to a range of career opportunities within the healthcare sector, one of the fields with the highest demand for qualified professionals. Among the most common career paths are:
In addition, many professionals continue their training through specialisation or postgraduate programmes within the healthcare sector.
After completing a bachelor’s degree in the healthcare sector, many professionals choose to specialise by undertaking a Master’s degree in health to gain a deeper understanding of specific clinical areas, broaden their skills and enhance their career prospects within the health sector.
At UAX, you can continue your education with a range of master’s degrees in the health sciences, designed for those wishing to move towards a more specific area of healthcare specialisation:
At UAX, we deliver our health programmes within an academic environment specialising in health sciences. Our educational model combines scientific training, practical learning and an understanding of the current healthcare landscape.
The university also ranks highly in various healthcare sector rankings. For example, according to ConSalud, we are the best private university in Spain for studying Veterinary Medicine and the most innovative for studying Medicine, as well as featuring highly in other rankings for degree programmes such as Dentistry and Nursing, and ranked first for graduate employability in Spain according to the BBVA Foundation’s U-Ranking 2023.
These accolades reinforce our commitment to training healthcare professionals who are prepared to tackle the challenges facing the healthcare sector.
Within the healthcare sector, there are various qualifications relating to diagnosis, clinical care, research and disease prevention.
Within the European university system, undergraduate degrees in health sciences typically last four years, although some health-related degree programmes may take longer to complete.
It enables you to work in hospitals, clinics, health centres or public health organisations, as well as to take part in health research projects.
Yes. After completing your degree, you can continue your studies by taking a master’s degree, a specialisation programme or a PhD.
Healthcare degree programmes usually include clinical or professional placements that enable students to apply the knowledge acquired during their academic studies.
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