Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's Degree in Nursing and Obstetric Sciences is a two-year program that aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of nursing and obstetrics.

General Information

• Class of Degree: LM/SNT-1 (D.M. 270/04)
• Type of Course: Master's Degree
• Duration: 2 years
• Type of Access: Number of places programmed at the national level
• Department: Biomedicine and Prevention
• Course Code: M09

Description and Educational Objectives

The course requires the acquisition of 120 CFU and aims to train professionals who can intervene with advanced skills in assistance, management, training, prevention, and research processes in the fields relevant to the different health professions included in the class (nurse, midwife, pediatric nurse). At the end of the course, the student must be able to design, plan, coordinate, and implement assistance interventions in preventive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative fields, taking into account the needs of the community, the development of new work organization methods, technological and computer innovation, and implementing, where possible, forms of teleassistance or teledidactics, aiming to align operational standards with those of the European Union.

Professional Outcomes

The Master's graduate in Nursing and Obstetric Sciences can be employed in health and social assistance structures with functions of direction and coordination of services, with functions of professional leader for the design, implementation, and development of innovative assistance and research projects, and for the reorganization of assistance processes. They can also perform functions of direction and teaching in all types of university courses aimed at health professions, such as degree courses, master's degrees, specialization courses, refresher courses, and continuing education courses. Additionally, they can be employed in clinical and organizational research projects in sectors and areas of professional interest, also of a multidisciplinary nature.

Course Details

• Language: Italian
• Frequency: Attendance is mandatory for all theoretical and internship activities.
• CFU: 120
• Course Structure: The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in nursing and obstetric sciences, including both theoretical and practical training.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on a national selection process, with a limited number of places available. Candidates must meet the requirements set by the university and the national regulations.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Clinical research
• Organizational research
• Pedagogical research
• Multidisciplinary research

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Health and social assistance structures
• University teaching and research
• Healthcare management and coordination
• Research and development in healthcare
• Teleassistance and teledidactics