Official qualification
With this master's degree you will learn from experts in emergency medicine, you will carry out intra- and extra-hospital internships in SUMMA, 112 and TOP hospitals, and you will obtain 1 extra certification: Advanced Life Support (ACLS), by the American Heart Association (AHA). Best University in the area of Health Sciences in the Student Choice Awards 2026
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Gain qualifications at the highest level with the Master’s Degree in Adult Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (Online). UAX is ranked second in the list of the best universities for nursing in Spain, according to ConSalud.es, based on international educational excellence indices.
You will learn to assess situations, maximise the effectiveness of your decision-making, and manage situations requiring rapid, organised, systematic and evidence-based care :
In addition, you will obtain the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA):
This micro-credential equips you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude to analyse information, create content and optimise professional tasks, whilst integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible manner within real-world contexts.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills in healthcare settings. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively and solving problems in real-world settings, by applying personal leadership techniques and practical productivity tools in the healthcare sector.
University Master's Degree in Adult Emergencies and Emergencies for Nursing Professionals
First Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M130719 | External Academic Placements I | OB | 7 |
| M130720 | External Academic Placements II | OB | 5 |
| M130721 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M130709 | Critical Emergencies | OB | 6 |
| M130710 | Emergencies in Internal Medicine | OB | 6 |
| M130711 | General A&E | OB | 6 |
| M130712 | Obstetric Emergencies | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M130713 | Disasters | OB | 6 |
| M130716 | Mental Health Emergencies and Abuse | OB | 6 |
| M130722 | Clinical Management and Patient Safety in A&E | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
At UAX you can combine your studies with your professional and personal life. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
What is our methodology like?
Teaching with 100% online classes and 3 face-to-face practicals.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
At UAX we offer you the possibility of a 300-hour placement, of which at least 72 hours will be at SUMMA, so that you can apply everything you have learnt during the master's degree. The unit tutor, together with the coordination of the master's degree, will evaluate and supervise your internship. You will be able to do them in:
Collaborating entities for external internships:
The essential practical part of the master's degree takes place in the Virtual Simulation Hospital (VSH), a key facility that replicates real clinical environments. Here, students practice in clinical areas equipped with advanced simulators, allowing them to face emergency scenarios in a controlled and safe environment.
Clinical simulation rooms:
Anatomy rooms:
Biological Laboratories:
Shared laboratories and computer rooms
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
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Nurse specialist in emergencies, emergencies and critical patients, with extensive experience in hospital emergency services, ICU and out-of-hospital emergencies. Accredited instructor in advanced life support, trauma and defibrillation, and with a solid track record in university teaching, clinical training and academic coordination of practices in highly complex care environments.
Graduate in Nursing and Physiotherapy, with advanced training in intensive care, emergency and health management, and several master's degrees in leadership, human resources and nursing unit management. Director of Nursing at Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, with extensive experience in the care of critical adults and in the coordination of clinical teams in highly complex hospital environments.
Doctor in Nursing, specialist in paediatric intensive care, with an extensive experience in high complexity units. She combines her clinical experience with university teaching and research focused on the comfort, pain, sedation and well-being of critical paediatric patients and their families. She has participated in multicentre projects and has scientific publications in leading journals.
Midwife with a solid career in childbirth and maternal and child health care, with extensive experience in highly complex hospital settings. She combines her clinical practice with the tutoring of residents and university teaching, providing a comprehensive vision based on evidence, the humanisation of care and the continuous improvement of obstetric care.
PhD in Molecular Medicine, with training in medical research, neuroscience and biochemistry. University professor and researcher with experience in teaching and clinical and experimental projects in institutions such as ICO-IDIBELL and Sapienza Università di Roma, specialising in research applied to clinical practice.
PhD in Nursing, specialising in intra- and extra-hospital health research, with an interest in psychosocial factors in surgical patients. She has more than 20 years of experience in surgical, traumatology, urology and nephrology units, combining clinical practice with team leadership as a supervisor.
PhD in Health Sciences, with extensive experience in epidemiology, public health and healthcare quality, as well as in the development and implementation of health information systems oriented towards decision-making and clinical research. Specialist in Family and Community Nursing, with a solid background in university teaching, academic coordination and management of clinical practices in Primary Care.
PhD in Health Sciences, with an extensive clinical career as a nurse, and solid experience in university teaching and research in the field of nursing. She has developed her professional career combining nursing practice, academic leadership and research activity, being principal investigator of a group focused on nursing care.
The Online Master's Degree in Adult Emergencies and Emergencies for Nursing Professionals is aimed at qualified nursing professionals who are able to integrate knowledge of emergency pathologies and acquire the critical decision-making skills required in these situations.
Number of new places offered: 60
The Online Master's Degree in Adult Emergencies and Emergencies for Nursing Professionals is aimed at nursing professionals who are capable of integrating knowledge of emergency pathologies and acquiring the critical decision-making skills required in these situations.
Merit assessment criteria and tests
An interview will be held to assess the candidate's academic certification of all the marks obtained in the undergraduate studies that give access to postgraduate studies at the Alfonso X el Sabio University. In this same interview, the C.V. of the candidates is assessed (studies completed and degrees obtained), together with the professional experience accumulated. Participation in congresses or seminars, and other postgraduate qualifications, as well as the professional activity carried out, are also taken into account.
Assessment of admission
The following criteria will be taken into account for the admission of candidates, which will be applied only in the event that demand exceeds supply:
Body responsible for admission
The Admissions Department, in coordination with the Head of Studies, will be the body responsible for the management and assessment of applications for admission to the degree. In the event of any doubt or complaint, the file will be submitted to the Faculty/School Board to which this Master's Degree is attached.
Link to Admission Process and Admission Test Regulations.
A maximum of 9 ECTS credits has been established for the Recognition of Credits Taken for Accreditation of Work and Professional Experience.
The work and professional experience provided by the student must provide the same competences that are acquired with the recognised subjects, therefore, only the subject of:
| External academic internships I | 9 ECTS | 158 hours of work experience |
In order to do so, a previous work experience of 18 months as a Nurse in a hospital emergency department must be accredited.
Regulations for the Transfer and Recognition of Credits
The UAX has published the regulations for the transfer and recognition of credits.
Now you have the opportunity to study the Master's Degree in Emergency Medicine for Nursing Professionals at UAX Mare Nostrum, the university responsible for issuing the official qualification. This blended learning programme offers the convenience and flexibility of live online classes, taught from Monday to Friday afternoons, complemented by intensive face-to-face practical workshops that take place over five weekends in Malaga.
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El programa incluye 158 horas de prácticas hospitalarias (Externas I), con posibilidad de convalidación si acreditas al menos 18 meses de experiencia en servicios de urgencias, y 39 horas adicionales de prácticas hospitalarias obligatorias (Externas II). No se requieren prácticas extrahospitalarias, lo que facilita compatibilizar tu formación con tu actividad profesional.
Durante tu formación en UAX Mare Nostrum tendrás la oportunidad de realizar tus prácticas en hospitales de referencia como Quirónsalud Málaga o Viamed, centros de prestigio donde podrás adquirir experiencia directa en un entorno real y altamente especializado.
Ponemos a tu disposición distintas sedes para que puedas realizar tus exámenes presenciales en el lugar que mejor se adapte a ti, incluyendo nuestros campus de Málaga y Madrid (Villanueva de la Cañada o Chamberí), así como otros centros distribuidos por toda España.
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Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
*Terms and conditions to be published
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
Other related qualifications
We offer a wide range of courses, so you’re sure to find a programme that suits you.
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
You can consult the different indicators in the following links:
Main action plans for the degree:
- Renewal of the information provided to students for the correct development of the degree.
- Improvement in the guidance and direction of the TFM.
- Training in telematic tools and the use of the Virtual Campus.
- Review and supervision of agreements.
Enquiries, complaints and claims
We respond to the genuine needs of our students and staff, because we believe in the continuous improvement of our results. That is why we always want to hear whatever you have to say.
If you are already part of UAX, please visit the ‘Customer Service: complaints, suggestions and compliments’ section on thevirtual campus , logging in with your username and password.
UAX promotes a culture of quality within the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management bears ultimate responsibility, ensuring that the system’s planning is implemented to effectively meet quality objectives and satisfy the needs, requirements and expectations of customers and stakeholders.
The bodies responsible are:
This organisational structure facilitates two-way communication regarding the various improvement initiatives, thereby enabling and ensuring the development of a culture of quality within the University.
The Degree Programme Monitoring and Improvement Committee for the 2025–26 academic year is composed of:
