Specialize in one of the most demanded areas in healthcare: master the pathophysiology of cancer, the phases of treatment, the use of functional assessment tools and the technologies applied to exercise to design safe, effective and evidence-based interventions.

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Learn to communicate with empathy, intervene with tailored exercise and work as a team with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, safe and patient-centered care.

 

 

What it prepares you for

This master’s degree prepares you to become a highly qualified professional in the field of physical exercise applied to oncology.

  • You will master the prescription of physical exercise in oncology patients, adjusting it to each phase of the disease safely and effectively.
  • You will practice in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private clinics or health programs as an oncology exercise specialist, a figure increasingly in demand and in short supply.
  • You will apply functional assessment tools and innovative technologies (accelerometry, force platforms, portable devices) to individualize each intervention as much as possible.
  • You will coordinate your work with multidisciplinary health teams, integrating yourself as a key player in the integral approach to the patient.
  • You will accompany patients and families with empathy and communication skills, providing physical and emotional well-being throughout the disease process.
  • You will also develop your career in the academic or research field, participating in projects, training or dissemination specialized in exercise and cancer.

Who is the target audience?

This master’s degree is especially aimed at professionals with training in :

  • Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFyD)
  • Physiotherapy

 

 

Graduates in the following areas will also be considered:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Nutrition

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Data of interest

Title

Master of Continuing Education in Physical Exercise and Comprehensive Approach in Oncology

At the end of the Master, the student will receive the degree awarded by the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.
Credits

60 ECTS

Schedule

Online

Duration

October 2025 – June 2026

Modality

Online

Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Study Plan

INTRODUCTION TO CANCER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Introduction to cancer: definition and figures of cancer
Types of cancer and their particularities
Classical and emerging oncology treatments
Side effects and their management
HUMAN AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Basis of human physiology
Molecular physiology
Exercise physiology
DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS IN ONCOLOGY
Benefits of physical exercise in cancer patients
Exercise dose according to WHO and ACSM
Intensity and measurement: scales, tests and devices
Physical exercise in the different phases of the disease.
Types of programs and professionals involved in each intervention
Physical exercise and special situations
Pediatric cancer
ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IN ONCOLOGY PATIENTS
Types of physical appraisals and their application
Assessment of physical capabilities
Advanced methods
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE ONCOLOGY PATIENT
Oncological nutrition
Oncological physiotherapy
Psychology in oncology
Research Methodology (OPTIONAL)
External internships (OPTIONAL)
Master’s Thesis

Practices

The student must choose one of the two optional modules.

Collaborating Entities

Faculty

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Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master of Continuing Education in Physical Exercise and Comprehensive Approach in Oncology

Full Price

3.800€

Reservation of a place

760€

Tuition Fees**

3.040€

Scholarships and grants

Para que continúen formándose en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When we receive your data we will proceed to register you in the Candidate Portal and you will have access to your personal area where you will have to attach the documents corresponding to your process.

 

2

Once the admissions committee has evaluated your application, we will send you the resolution by e-mail. In case of a positive resolution, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see table of fees).

3

In parallel to your admission you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

4

Once the self-enrollment period is open, you will receive instructions from the Master’s Coordination to do it in the University Portal. To do so, you must have provided all the necessary documentation for your admission.

It is important that you read the admissions guide and consult with your advisor to confirm your program access documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must complete the admission form or you can send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Candidate Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Request registration in the candidate’s portal through postgrado@ufv.es.
  2. Upload the required documentation.
  3. Conduct the intake interview*.
  4. To reserve a place in case of admission
  5. Submit the certified copies of the degree and/or grades that correspond in each case.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

  • Completed and electronically signed Admission Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivation letter.
  • 2 letters of recommendation*.
  • Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport
  • A recent, passport-size, color photograph
  • University degree that qualifies access to the master’s degree

*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees

If you have studied in Spain:

  • Certified copy of both sides of the university degree (in case the degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
  • Certified copy of your transcript (academic record) if you are applying to any of the following master’s degree programs:
    • Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine
    • Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

If you are a graduate of a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

Master’s degrees

  • University degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 48/72 hours.

This period may be extended in periods of high demand.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once you have received the decision of the admissions committee, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The period of 15 days may be reduced if the application for admission is within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to be able to perform the self-registration you will have to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.
If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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