Overview

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Established in 1989 as the Faculty of Health Sciences (with the university itself founded in the same year), it offers a Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina), Bachelor of Nursing (Grado en Enfermería), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Grado en Fisioterapia), Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Grado en Ciencias Biomédicas), Master’s programs in medical and health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health), and PhD programs in medical and health sciences. It is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Programs Offered

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud provides the following programs:
– Bachelor of Medicine (Grado en Medicina)
– Bachelor of Nursing (Grado en Enfermería)
– Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Grado en Fisioterapia)
– Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Grado en Ciencias Biomédicas)
– Master’s programs in medical and health sciences (e.g., Master in Biomedical Research, Master in Public Health)
– PhD programs in medical and health sciences

Accreditation and Recognition

The faculty holds accreditation from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. Its programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Global Standing

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is ranked 1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Enrollment and Tuition Fees

The faculty enrolls approximately 1,000-1,500 students across all programs. Tuition fees are structured as follows:
– Bachelor of Medicine: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €6,000-€8,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Nursing: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).
– Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences: Approximately €1,000-€2,000 per year (for EU students); €4,000-€6,000 per year (for non-EU students).

Application Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following requirements:
– High school diploma or equivalent with strong academic performance in science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics).
– Proficiency in Spanish (DELE or equivalent language test scores for non-native speakers).
– Submission of academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
– Entrance examination (Selectividad or equivalent for international students).

Admissions

The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud admits both male and female students. International students are welcome to apply. For inquiries, contact the admissions office at informacion@ulpgc.es.

Contact Information

For further information, reach out to the admissions team via email at informacion@ulpgc.es.