This unique and multidisciplinary academic program provides specialized training in hospital design as well as in research methodology focused on the new challenges and demands of the medical industry with respect to healthcare buildings for now and in the future.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The master program is divided into two phases:

In-person Phase in Barcelona

During the first two months of the in-person phase, the postgraduate module "Architectural Design of Healthcare Projects" will be held, where students will develop the project of a 20,000 m² medium-complexity hospital. Visits to hospitals and health centers in Catalonia will be organized, as well as classes and workshops.

During the following two months, the students will begin the Final Master's Project (FMP), in which innovations in the resolution of new functional programs and new project responses in healthcare architecture will be addressed. both current and future topics, analyzing the different typologies, sustainability, energy efficiency and updating on new technologies.

The student will present their own research topic or one proposed by the professors. Once the subject is approved by the academic management, each student will develop their investigations. During this time theoretical classes, group sessions, individual tutorials, and presentations by the students will be carried out and alternative resources for investigation will be provided to support the research and project work of each student.

On-line Phase

During this phase, the students will retake and complete the Final Master's Project. From September to October, the last teaching sessions and individual tutorials are carried out. The final delivery of the FMP will take place in December. The months of November and December are destined for the student to finish the FMP (without teaching assistance) and prepare their presentations, which can be in person or by video conference in December.

* The modality of only studying the postgraduate course “Architectural Design of Healthcare Projects” is subject to availability of vacancies.