UDC Master’s studies programmes are open to students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised Spanish university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised third-level institution in the EHEA.
Candidates from non-EHEA university systems are not required to have their qualifications officially recognised, provided the UDC is satisfied that the learner outcomes and status of their non-EHEA qualification are homologous to the equivalent degree in Spain. This is an application-specific statement of equivalence only: under no circumstances may the University’s admission of non-EHEA qualifications be construed as a form of official accreditation.
Candidates from non-EHEA university systems are required to have their qualifications officially recognised if they request access to master's degrees that qualify for a regulated profession.
Applications for UDC Master’s studies programmes will be assessed on the basis of specific entry criteria, including the candidate’s academic qualifications and merits. Information relating to entry procedures and requirements will be included in the programme structure for each degree.
The decision to offer a student a place on a UDC Master’s degree programme is the result of an application-specific evaluation process, and has no bearing on the academic or professional status of the candidate’s existing qualifications.
More information on Master's studies programmes admission.
This master’s program is aimed at professionals in the health and social care field who wish to deepen their knowledge of chronic conditions, disability, and dependency, both from a professional perspective (clinical or managerial) and a research perspective. Since the program seeks to provide professionals with an inter- and transdisciplinary education encompassing ethical-legal, psychosocial, and health-related dimensions, it is considered important that applicants possess prior knowledge in these disciplinary areas. In addition, it is essential that they show interest in working with vulnerable populations in biopsychosocial situations, aiming to promote their participation and social inclusion. Individuals with a high level of commitment and social responsibility will find in this master’s program an opportunity to apply these values in their future professional activities. The program is primarily targeted at university graduates in the fields of Health Sciences and Psychosocial Sciences.
Students seeking admission to the program must hold one of the following degrees, depending on the chosen specialization:
Specialization: Functional Rehabilitation in Chronicity, Disability, and Dependency
Graduates in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Speech Therapy, Medicine, or Podiatry
Specialization: Psychosocial Intervention in Chronicity, Disability, and Dependency
Graduates in Psychology, Social Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Sociology, or Law
Specialization: Intervention, Innovation, and Research in Neurological Physiotherapy. Graduates in Physiotherapy
The Master’s Academic Committee will review the suitability of applicants whose degrees are not listed above.
Applications for places on UDC Master’s programmes should be made using the online application system on the UDC website. You can consult this webpage, for mor information.
Applications from students with degrees from non-EHEA university systems should be accompanied by officially notarised or apostilled translations (into either of the two official languages of the University of A Coruña) of the following documents:
Registration will be completed through the online registrar according to the dates indicated in the official admissions calendar for UDC Master’s programmes.
Where necessary, the following documentation should be submitted to the relevant Department within 10 calendar days of registration:
35 places offered in academic year 2025/2026
The admission criteria are based on the following:
Suitability of the access degree for the master’s program content.
Academic record.
The first criterion is exclusive; candidates whose degree is deemed unsuitable for the master’s program will be excluded. For the remaining applicants, the academic record will serve as the selection criterion.
All documents related to the UDC admission and enrollment process (regulations, calendars, etc.) can be consulted at: https://www.udc.es/es/normativa/academica/
Number of places reserved per specialization:
Functional Rehabilitation in Chronicity, Disability, and Dependency (CDD): 10 places
Psychosocial Intervention in CDD: 15 places
Intervention, Research, and Innovation in Neurological Physiotherapy (FN): 10 places
Admission procedure: based on the grade point average and the suitability of the access degree.
If vacancies remain in any specialization, they will be offered to students on the waiting list from other specializations, up to a maximum of 20 places per specialization, provided the degree profile matches the target specialization.
If all places in the Functional Rehabilitation and Psychosocial Intervention specializations are not filled with preferred degrees, students from other university degrees with potential involvement in socio-healthcare in CDD may be admitted, provided the Academic Committee determines the degree is suitable for access to the master’s program.
The deadlines for pre-registration in official master's degree studies are approved by the Governing Council of the UDC, and can be consulted on the following website.
There is a system of aids and scholarships for students in need. The different criteria, application procedures and deadlines depend on the body that convenes (own, regional and state) and the type of aid. You can consult the following links:
If you want to know in detail the rules and regulations related to the studies in the UDC can be seen here. You can also consult other documents relating to the academic regulations.
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