Research is fuelled by the passionate work of scientists and in turn, drives progress in society. The recent decades have witnessed continuing and exciting advances in biological research and biomedicine is probably the field where such progress has translated into the most significant achievements. The goal of the Master Degree Program in Biomedical Sciences is to provide the students with the theoretical background, technological know-how, and practical skills to carry on this meaningful quest.

The Master Degree Program in Biomedical Sciences relies on synergic expertise and skills in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology and Pathology to offer a multidisciplinary approach to the biomedical field and a close connection with scientific research at a level of excellence. Top-quality training, a scientifically stimulating environment, innovation and bench-to-bedside translation are the keywords in this program, that will turn study and commitment into high professional qualifications, to build a solid foundation for a future in research. Two specialized curricula are available, addressing the study of the functions and disorders of the nervous system (Neuroscience) or of cancer pathogenesis and the possible approaches to its prevention and treatment (Oncology).... [-]

Master in Neurosciences (M.Sc.)

In this international study program, students holding a Bachelor’s degree can achieve a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) within 18 months. After a three-year doctoral program, the title Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Dr. rerum naturalium respectively can be earned. Alternatively, after successful completion of both their medical studies and the Ph.D. study program, medical students may apply for the degree of a “Medical Doctor – Doctor of Philosophy” (MD-Ph.D.). Due to the lack of a semester structure, the integration of different subjects into a consistently structured curriculum, and the possibility to directly change to the doctoral program without writing a Master’s thesis, the duration of study is shortened. All courses are held in English.The study program is divided into two segments. The first year comprises 36 weeks of lectures, tutorials, seminars, methods courses, and individually supervised research projects. Laboratory rotations and individual supervision, as well as the involvement of lecturers from the Max Planck Institutes and the German Primate Center in the teaching, assure a combination of theory, practical projects, and intensive research work. The first study year ends with one written and two oral examinations which qualify for the Master’s thesis. The Master’s thesis can be waived for students who have passed these examinations with good or excellent results so that they can change to the three-year doctoral program directly.In the postgraduate segment of the program, the student is accompanied by a ‘thesis committee’, consisting of the supervisor of the thesis and two additional faculty members... [-]

The English-language Master's degree program in Molecular Medicine is directed at highly motivated students from home and abroad who are interested in the subject. The prerequisite is a Bachelor's degree with a focus on either natural sciences or molecular medicine. The degree program will provide deeper knowledge of topics relating to molecular medicine and clinical theory such as immunology, oncology, genetics, pharmacology and cell biology. In addition, there are also three laboratory internships, each lasting eight weeks. A Master's thesis will be written within six months.

Name of program: Molecular Medicine

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master of Science in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Institute of Communication and Health of Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (UNISR), presents a new joint Master’s program through training in cognitive psychology, neuroscience and communication.

The program focuses on the intersection between the theoretical bases of cognitive psychology and those of communication applied to the context of health. Students who choose this specialization will get a strong biological, methodological and statistical training, acquiring also knowledge in management.... [-]

This course opens for more international students during the next academic year. We have increased the intake for this year from 30 to 60 candidates. Mission: This degree course is devoted to giving the students all the scientific background and the skills needed in order to become a physician; actually the course gives the students methods and background for either become physician and researcher in medical sciences. Consequently, each student enrolled must acquire several skills including the capability to make decisions for patient’s care.

What we’re preparing:

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery

Purposes

The goal of the Master Degree in Medical Bioinformatics is to train graduates able to perform executive and coordination functions in the areas of design, development, management and maintenance of information systems in medicine, biology and health systems, with particular regard on biomedical oriented complex software innovation in science and technology for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to complex information systems for the management of clinical and bioinformatic data bases, software for processing medical and biological data in clinical decision support systems, health information systems with heterogeneous and complex architectures, visual interfaces for bioinformatics. To that objective, the Master Degree in Medical Bioinformatics will provide the theoretical basis, methodological and technological multi- and interdisciplinary needs to address the problems related to the design, analysis, and development of intelligent systems in complex bioinformatics and medical informatics.... [-]

Single cycle Degree (please refer to the Italian University System description)

The undergraduate course in Dentistry is the first implemented in Italy in English language, in agreement with ADEE (Association of Dental European Education), the European institution that gathers all the most well-known/renowned Schools of Dentistry.

The main goal of the new course is to graduate excellent dentists, by complementing the learning of well established concepts of the traditional study course with the achievement of all the knowledge and skills requested by the highest international standards, making good use of the newly available technologies and of the digital devices, that render us advanced in basic and clinical research, as well as in professional training.The foreign students will have the chance to integrate with Italian colleagues and into the localcommunity of Siena, being exposed to an international and intercultural experience/formative experience/educational experience.... [-]

"Not just to teach the medical profession, but also to build a solid scientific basis for continued training that will be vital for the reception and understanding of future medicine" For further information about the Harvey Medicine and Surgery Course please consult: http://www-7.unipv.it/harveymedicine/

Candidates who possess a High School Diploma or equivalent foreign qualification may be admitted to the Degree in Medicine and Surgery. The number of students admitted is provided for under Italian legislation governing admission to university courses (Statute 264, August 2, 1999) and is decided bearing in mind national planning, availability of teaching staff, teaching and hospital facilities, the recommendations of the European Union’s Advisory Committee on Medical Training as well as criteria and guidelines laid down by the University and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in question. Admission is also dependent on the results of the entrance exam, as established by the ranking emerging from the entrance exam. The entrance exam is a national test drawn up by MIUR, the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research and implemented on the same day in the individual Italian State Universities. It consists of 80 multiple choice questions on the following subjects: logic and general knowledge, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.... [-]

University life in Medicine and Surgery takes place in a campus-like environment with a strong integration of support, education, and research. A wide network of structures (that includes university structures, hospitals, emergency departments, ASL (Local Health Public Utilities) districts, general medical practitioners and, to a lesser extent, pediatricians) makes clerkships a highly important and instructive part of the curriculum. Almost one-sixth of the ECTS dedicated to clerkships are to be obtained through professional activities on the territory; an interprofessional clerkship is scheduled for first-year students.

The proximity of educational and hospital facilities simplifies contacts between students and teaching staff, the implementation of integrated courses and an early development of a patient-physician relationship through interprofessional clerkships during the first year. In this clerkships, third-year nursing students will tutor medical students promoting the development of interprofessional collaboration and team-work. Some of the clinical ECTS are anticipated to the first years, while some of the pre-clinical ECTS are postponed to the III-IV-V years. The "Dorsale Clinica" is a set of lessons designed to discuss clinical cases with course coordinators; each year from the II to the V includes a "Dorsale Clinica", which will be focused on the topics of the courses held during the specific year. The presence and accessibility of various qualified research groups allow a high integration between didactics and research. Services for students, which include the Erasmus + Program, the Erasmus Placement Program, and the Job Placement, expand the opportunities for discussion, acquisition of new skills and methods, and for... [-]

Under the patronage of SIT – the Italian Society of Telemedicine - The Rome Business School’s Master’s Degree Course in e-Health Management has been designed to supply training on organizational processes and technologies aimed at the proper introduction and management of ICT solutions and Telemedicine in Health Systems.

Starting Date: each year in March and October

E-Health is the combined use of information technology and electronic communication, especially the internet, in the health sector, for clinical, educational and administrative purposes; both on-site and at distance (in which case it is called Telemedicine). E-Health is not only a technical development but also represents a way of thinking, a commitment, an organizational approach to improve health care locally or regionally by using the new opportunities presented by Information and Communication Technology. Starting date: each year, in March and October.... [-]

EMOTION is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree cofounded by Erasmus+ Program of the European Union.

EMOTION is a two-year 120 ECTS, English-taught master awarding a double-degree focused on pharmaceutical and cosmetic R&D and enrolls students with a scientific background (e.g. pharmacy, chemistry, medicine, biology or biotechnology).

It is offered by the Università del Piemonte Orientale (UPO) together with Miguel Hernandez University (MHU; Elche, Spain) and Humboldt University in collaboration with Charité (HU; Berlin, Germany). Each of the three Universities contributes to its field of excellence with complementary expertise that covers the main aspects of this interdisciplinary field.... [-]