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Studying health allows you to gain qualifications in a field that is fundamental to people’s wellbeing and the functioning of the healthcare system. At UAX, we offer a range of health and healthcare-related courses, from undergraduate degrees to specialisation and research programmes, designed to develop professional skills relating to healthcare provision, prevention, health promotion and the advancement of knowledge in the healthcare sector.

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Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine
40 per cent tuition fee subsidy

Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine

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Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine
Madrid
Master’s Degree in Paediatric Dentistry

Master's Degree in Paediatric Dentistry

Start:

September

Length:

1 year

Master’s Degree in Paediatric Dentistry
Blended learning
Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Ageing
Up to 20 per cent towards study costs before 18/10

Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Ageing

Start:

March

Length:

9 months

Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Ageing
Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology: Performance and Emotional Well-being
40 per cent tuition fee subsidy

Master's Degree in Sport Psychology: Performance and Emotional Well-being

In collaboration with:

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Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Master’s in Sports Psychology: Performance and Emotional Well-being
Málaga
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Málaga
Up to 30 per cent towards study costs before 18/10

Master's Degree in Health Management

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Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Málaga
Expert in Animal Welfare and Livestock Farming
Enrolment is now open. Places are limited

Expert in Animal Welfare in Livestock Farming

Start:

March

Length:

5 months

Expert in Animal Welfare and Livestock Farming
Online
Call for applications for 2026 now open

Expert in Comprehensive Advanced Endodontics

Start:

March

Length:

12 months

Expert in Comprehensive Advanced Endodontics
Málaga
Up to 10 per cent towards study costs before 18/10

Master’s Degree in A&E for Nursing Professionals

Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Master’s Degree in A&E for Nursing Professionals, Málaga
Online
Online Master’s Degree in Public Health and One Health
Up to 25 per cent towards study costs before 18/10

Master's Degree in Public Health and One Health (Online)

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Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Online Master’s Degree in Public Health and One Health
Online
Online Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics
Up to 15 per cent towards study costs before 18/10

Online Master's Degree in Bioinformatics

Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Online Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics
Online
Online Master’s Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
Up to 20% study grant before 18/10

Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology (Online)

Start:

March

Length:

9 months

Online Master’s Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
Madrid
Master’s Degree in Neurological Physiotherapy
20 per cent tuition fee subsidy

Master's Degree in Neurophysiotherapy

Start:

October

Length:

9 months

Master’s Degree in Neurophysiotherapy

What you’ll learn whilst studying in the field of healthcare

Health studies cover various areas relating to healthcare, research, disease prevention and the promotion of wellbeing. This course enables students to develop the scientific, technical and clinical knowledge required to work in different areas of the healthcare sector. Key skills typically developed in this field include:

  • An understanding of how the human body functions and of the processes involved in health and disease.
  • Knowledge of techniques and procedures related to healthcare.
  • Development of skills in caring for and attending to people.
  • Application of scientific principles in the field of health and healthcare.
  • An understanding of how the healthcare system works.
  • Ability to work in professional teams within the healthcare sector.

This type of training is aimed at those interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare sector, as well as professionals who wish to specialise or broaden their knowledge within the health sector.

What you can study if you’re interested in healthcare

The health and healthcare sector offers a range of study pathways depending on your level of specialisation or the stage of your academic or professional career. At UAX, we offer various types of study programmes related to the healthcare sector:

  • Undergraduate degrees, designed to provide a solid scientific foundation for practising in healthcare professions.
  • Master’s degrees and postgraduate courses, designed to allow you to specialise in specific areas of the healthcare sector.
  • Vocational training, focused on developing technical skills applicable to the healthcare environment.
  • Expert courses or specialisation programmes, aimed at professionals wishing to broaden their knowledge in specific areas of healthcare.
  • PhD programmes and research programmes, aimed at advancing scientific knowledge in the field of healthcare.

This variety allows you to build a study pathway tailored to different profiles, from students wishing to begin their careers in the healthcare sector to professionals seeking to specialise or advance their academic and scientific careers.

Health-related Master’s degrees you can study at UAX

If you have already completed your undergraduate studies or wish to specialise within the healthcare sector, at UAX you can find a range of Master’s programmes designed to provide in-depth study of specific areas of health, clinical practice and healthcare.

These programmes are designed for those seeking to advance professionally, acquire specialised skills and prepare to meet the current needs of the healthcare sector:

  • Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy : programmes aimed at professionals wishing to specialise in functional rehabilitation, physical therapy and advanced patient care.
  • Master’s Degrees in Medicine : postgraduate training aimed at broadening medical knowledge and delving deeper into clinical, care or healthcare research areas.
  • Master’s Degrees in Psychology : specialisation options to advance in fields such as psychological intervention, mental health or applied psychology.
  • Master’s Degrees in Dentistry : programmes focused on clinical specialisation for dentists seeking to strengthen their professional practice in specific areas.
  • Master’s Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare : advanced training for professionals in the nursing and healthcare sectors seeking to develop new care-related skills.

Career prospects for health studies

Health and healthcare-related studies enable students to pursue a professional career in various fields linked to healthcare provision, research and the promotion of wellbeing. Key career opportunities include:

  • Healthcare professional in various areas of care.
  • Specialist in specific areas of the health sector, such as dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine or medicine.
  • Healthcare technician in health centres or clinics.
  • Health sciences researcher.
  • Manager of healthcare services or health-related projects.
  • Professionals working in hospitals, clinics, health centres or healthcare-related institutions.

The growth of the healthcare sector, advances in medical research and the rising demand for specialised professionals are creating new career opportunities in fields linked to healthcare provision, innovation in health and improving the well-being of the population.

Why study health at UAX?

At UAX, we have a strong track record in university-level education in the field of health and healthcare. Our degree programmes are designed to prepare professionals capable of working in a variety of healthcare settings, combining scientific training, the development of clinical skills and a practical understanding of the healthcare sector.

The quality of our health sciences programmes has also been recognised in various national rankings. According to the ConSalud.es 2025 ranking, we are the number one private university in Spain for studying Veterinary Medicine and the most innovative private university in Spain for studying Medicine. Furthermore, our healthcare degree programmes stand out in various sector-specific rankings: Dentistry ranks amongst the best degree programmes in the country according to ConSalud, and Nursing is ranked amongst the top two degree programmes in Spain.

Added to this is the recognition of our students’ employability. According to the BBVA Foundation’s U-Ranking 2023, UAX ranks first amongst Spanish universities for employability, reflecting our focus on linking university education to the real needs of the healthcare sector and the labour market.

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