36 monthsProgramme duration
156 EURTuition Fee/year
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor's degree programme in Health Assistance (degree class L/SNT4 - Health professions for preventive care) has a three-year duration. The study plan includes both theoretical and practical classes as well as internships. Indeed, practical classes and internships are a critical part of the study plan: they are taken under the guidance of dedicated tutors and coordinated by top-tier, highly-qualified professors.
Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Health Assistance will acquire:
- the scientific knowledge base and theoretical and practical preparation to understand biological and hereditary phenomena, the functioning of organs and systems, and psychological, social and environmental factors; - the basics of working as a healthcare assistant, and the rules and principles that govern the scope and responsibilities of this role; - the bioethical, deontological and medico-legal principles inherent to the profession, and the cultural and professional values that determine how healthcare assistants think and act towards individual patients, families and the community (plus the ability to apply these principles and values while working at accredited community services, healthcare facilities and educational institutions); - professional, decisional and operational autonomy, achieved as a result of a learning pathway informed by a holistic approach to health promotion, education and prevention (on an individual, family or community scale), which also takes into account the chemical, physical, biological, social and cultural environment to which the person, family or community is exposed; - the ability to observe, identify and critically assess data on the health needs of individuals, families and the community, and to consequently define goals, set priorities of intervention and adopt the most suitable methodologies; - knowledge, skills and experience to be able to plan, manage and assess the actions of the healthcare assistant; - knowledge, skills and experience to be able to ensure the correct application of medical prescriptions and to promote health education and prevention measures: - the right methodology and mindset to embark on lifelong learning and to act as tutors of Health Assistance students; - the ability to collaborate and interact with other professionals in the healthcare, psychosocial and educational fields; - the ability to take part in initiatives for the promotion of health, which is every citizen?s right; - the ability to effectively and appropriately interact and communicate with individuals (during the various stages of life), families and the community; - the ability to contribute to the definition of communication methods, strategies and campaigns for health promotion.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAMME IS ENTIRELY TAUGHT IN ITALIAN
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor's degree programme in Health Assistance (degree class L/SNT4 - Health professions for preventive care) has a three-year duration. The study plan includes both theoretical and practical classes as well as internships. Indeed, practical classes and internships are a critical part of the study plan: they are taken under the guidance of dedicated tutors and coordinated by top-tier, highly-qualified professors.
Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Health Assistance will acquire:
- the scientific knowledge base and theoretical and practical preparation to understand biological and hereditary phenomena, the functioning of organs and systems, and psychological, social and environmental factors; - the basics of working as a healthcare assistant, and the rules and principles that govern the scope and responsibilities of this role; - the bioethical, deontological and medico-legal principles inherent to the profession, and the cultural and professional values that determine how healthcare assistants think and act towards individual patients, families and the community (plus the ability to apply these principles and values while working at accredited community services, healthcare facilities and educational institutions); - professional, decisional and operational autonomy, achieved as a result of a learning pathway informed by a holistic approach to health promotion, education and prevention (on an individual, family or community scale), which also takes into account the chemical, physical, biological, social and cultural environment to which the person, family or community is exposed; - the ability to observe, identify and critically assess data on the health needs of individuals, families and the community, and to consequently define goals, set priorities of intervention and adopt the most suitable methodologies; - knowledge, skills and experience to be able to plan, manage and assess the actions of the healthcare assistant; - knowledge, skills and experience to be able to ensure the correct application of medical prescriptions and to promote health education and prevention measures: - the right methodology and mindset to embark on lifelong learning and to act as tutors of Health Assistance students; - the ability to collaborate and interact with other professionals in the healthcare, psychosocial and educational fields; - the ability to take part in initiatives for the promotion of health, which is every citizen?s right; - the ability to effectively and appropriately interact and communicate with individuals (during the various stages of life), families and the community; - the ability to contribute to the definition of communication methods, strategies and campaigns for health promotion.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAMME IS ENTIRELY TAUGHT IN ITALIAN
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the degree programme, a candidate must have an Italian secondary-school diploma or similar diploma obtained overseas and deemed equivalent.
Admission into the programme is capped, at a national level, pursuant to Law no. 264 of 2 August 1999.
The number of students who may be admitted is set each year pursuant to a decree of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), based on findings provided by the university in terms of available instructional, classroom, and clinical resources (human and otherwise), as well as the demand for the type of professionals contemplated for this Class as determined by the Region of Lombardy, and the Ministry of Health.
The admission test will be administered as a national exam, generally in the month of September. The date will be set pursuant to a decree of MUR.
Additional learning requirements (OFA):
Students who answered less than 50% of the Biology and Chemistry questions on the admission test will be required to finish a set of additional learning requirements (OFA). These prerequisites may be met through specifically assigned remedial work. Any failure to complete the OFA will make it impossible for the student to sit exams in Biology and Biochemistry.
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