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Mediterranean Nutrition and Gastronomy

Duration

1 semester
Credits

6 ECTS | 3 US
Start date

Spring: from January 20 to April 21, 2026
Modality

On-campus
Languages

English

Explore the Mediterranean diet: benefits, evolution and hands-on culinary workshops

This course hones in on the nutritional practices and principles that are at the base of traditional Mediterranean diets, as well as the Mediterranean diet as we popularly understand it today. We will discuss the health benefits of the diet, as well as the diverse ways in which it has developed in today’s rapidly evolving current culinary world, from the mid-twentieth century to the present.

Some of the practical aspects of this course include: a hands-on culinary workshop, guest speakers from the fields of sustainable fishing and the restaurant industry, a workshop with Slow Food Barcelona, a practical research project in which students design their own Mediterranean-style diet to apply abroad, and more.

The course will be of special interest for students from the fields of health studies, nutrition, culinary and gastronomical sciences, communication, psychology.

Number of credits: 6 ECTS / 3 US
Duration: 1 semester
Spring Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
You can enroll in a single course or in several courses per semester.
Our courses are open to everyone; all applicants can enroll directly and will receive a Certificate of “Curso Superior Universitario” from the University of Barcelona upon successful course completion.

Experiential learning | Methodology

A key part of our mission at the Food Studies & Gastronomy Program is to provide students with immersive, hands-on learning as part of their study abroad experience.

We firmly believe that a study abroad experience strictly restricted to the four walls of a classroom makes no sense. That’s why our approach is rooted in experiential learning, an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience.

We capitalize on Barcelona’s local traditions and privileged landscapes to enrich our experiential learning methodology – our students learn in action, first-handedly taking in the city’s vibrant history and culture to stimulate their personal and academic growth while abroad.

All our courses include field studies and opportunities for hands-on learning, and we make sure to reference the world outside the classroom in every single class.

Here are just some of the field studies and experiential activities our courses can include: