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Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication
Campus Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
24 monthsProgram duration
4,000 CHFTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2024Application Deadline
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (UNISR), presents a Master degree programme in cognitive psychology with interdisciplinary training in psychology, neuroscience, health communication, organizational behaviour and management. The programme focuses on the intersection between the theoretical bases of cognitive psychology and of communication applied to the context of health. Cognitive psychology is the study of all mental processes which drive simple or more complex behaviours, either normal or pathological. These include, among the many, verbal and non-verbal forms of communication, implicit and explicit memory, perception, attention, consciousness, problem-solving, decision making, gratification, etc. Students who are admitted into the programme will receive an advanced theoretical background in neuroscience and modern psychology, will learn advanced research methods in psychology and health communication including a large variety of and statistical techniques and tools that can be used for the analysis of human behaviour in research labs, clinical departments, health frameworks and companies. A central goal of this programme is to familiarize students with the latest research and practice in these areas of research and help them translate and apply this knowledge in many different working environments including health psychology, communication, management, and marketing.
Awarded degree
Upon successful completion of their studies, students will be awarded the Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication degree from the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (UniSR). This degree is fully recognized as a Master's Degree in Psychology in both Italy and Switzerland, providing students with access to a wide range of career opportunities in Psychology in both countries.
In Italy, the Master's degree grants access to the Psychological Professional Association Registry (Ordine degli Psicologi). Students enrolled before 2023/2024 will gain access to the registry after successfully completing the mandatory internship and passing the exam to become a licensed psychologist.
For students enrolled from 2023/2024 academic year onwards, the two-year Master's programme offers numerous opportunities for internships (Tirocinio Pratico Valutativo) with various external partners in Switzerland and Italy. The internship is valid for the final interview to become a licensed psychologist under the Italian reform (see Decreto DM 554 06.06.2022, D. Interm. N567 20.06.2022, D. Interm n654 05.07.2022).
The Master's programme has also been included in the Europsy circuit, which is a quality certification based on European standards of academic and professional training developed by EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations). Therefore, the Master's degree is fully recognized in all European countries.
In Switzerland, the Master's degree has been formally recognized by the Commission for the Study of Psychology at Swiss Universities (KPSYCH) and the Ticino Cantonal regulations. Thus, the Master's degree provides access to internships for clinical psychologists in the health sector and to schools of psychotherapy.
Program overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master in “Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication”, jointly offered by the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (UNISR), presents a Master degree programme in cognitive psychology with interdisciplinary training in psychology, neuroscience, health communication, organizational behaviour and management. The programme focuses on the intersection between the theoretical bases of cognitive psychology and of communication applied to the context of health. Cognitive psychology is the study of all mental processes which drive simple or more complex behaviours, either normal or pathological. These include, among the many, verbal and non-verbal forms of communication, implicit and explicit memory, perception, attention, consciousness, problem-solving, decision making, gratification, etc. Students who are admitted into the programme will receive an advanced theoretical background in neuroscience and modern psychology, will learn advanced research methods in psychology and health communication including a large variety of and statistical techniques and tools that can be used for the analysis of human behaviour in research labs, clinical departments, health frameworks and companies. A central goal of this programme is to familiarize students with the latest research and practice in these areas of research and help them translate and apply this knowledge in many different working environments including health psychology, communication, management, and marketing.
Awarded degree
Upon successful completion of their studies, students will be awarded the Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication degree from the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (UniSR). This degree is fully recognized as a Master's Degree in Psychology in both Italy and Switzerland, providing students with access to a wide range of career opportunities in Psychology in both countries.
In Italy, the Master's degree grants access to the Psychological Professional Association Registry (Ordine degli Psicologi). Students enrolled before 2023/2024 will gain access to the registry after successfully completing the mandatory internship and passing the exam to become a licensed psychologist.
For students enrolled from 2023/2024 academic year onwards, the two-year Master's programme offers numerous opportunities for internships (Tirocinio Pratico Valutativo) with various external partners in Switzerland and Italy. The internship is valid for the final interview to become a licensed psychologist under the Italian reform (see Decreto DM 554 06.06.2022, D. Interm. N567 20.06.2022, D. Interm n654 05.07.2022).
The Master's programme has also been included in the Europsy circuit, which is a quality certification based on European standards of academic and professional training developed by EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations). Therefore, the Master's degree is fully recognized in all European countries.
In Switzerland, the Master's degree has been formally recognized by the Commission for the Study of Psychology at Swiss Universities (KPSYCH) and the Ticino Cantonal regulations. Thus, the Master's degree provides access to internships for clinical psychologists in the health sector and to schools of psychotherapy.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
In order to be admitted to the Joint Master degree programme (MSc) in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication, candidates must possess:
Candidates who have not graduated yet may submit their application if they complete all the exams by September 16, 2022, and obtain the final academic qualification by December 16, 2022. Attendance to classes is, in any case, compulsory from the beginning of the first semester.
Candidates are admitted to the Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication according to the chronological order of applications. Up to 30 students will be admitted to the master's programme.
For more detailed information, please carefully read UNI-SR Competition Regulation .
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
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Bachelor UG
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USI Bachelors's degrees are 3-year (6 semesters) full-time study programs that comply with the principles set out by the Bologna Declaration.
The USI Bachelor's diploma enables students to continue at the postgraduate level (Master's degree).
Our programmes
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers 7 Bachelor's programmes:
The Bachelor in Architecture is organised at the Academy of Architecture, on the Mendrisio campus.
All other Bachelor programs are organised on the Lugano campus. USI Bachelor curricula provide levels of specialisation and, at the same time, a multidisplinary approach, combining quality education with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, offering many opportunities for informal dialogue between faculty and students.
Credits
All courses are awarded with ECTS points. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) guarantees that credits are compatible and transferable within all European universities. A full time academic year consists of 60 ECTS (30 credits each semester). Full Bachelor studies correspond to 180 ECTS. The second level of university studies (postgraduate or Master's degree), which completes the "3 + 2" system (Bologna system), consists in three or four semesters, equivalent to 90 or 120 ECTS.
Educational model
International faculty teach students with an interdisciplinary, engaging and interactive approach. The USI educational model is enhanced by a system that closely accompanies students in their learning path, with small classes enabling group exercises and direct dialogue with professors.
Teaching language
The official teaching language of the Bachelors in Architecture, Economics, Communication, Italian Language, Literature and Civilisation, Theology and Philosophy is Italian. Interested students can attend intensive Italian courses before the beginning of the autumn semester and the extensive courses throughout the academic year.
The Bachelor of Science in Informatics is taught entirely in English. Interested students are offered an intensive English language course before the beginning of the academic year and a technical English course during the first semester.
Architecture (5)
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Communication Sciences (5)
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Economics (5)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Humanities (5)
Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language, Literature and Civilization
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Theology
Informatics (5)
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Informatics
The Master's degrees at USI are defined by their high level of specialization, leading to international careers both in the professional and academic fields. Distinguished faculty in the respective disciplines provide innovative and quality teaching with a strong interdisciplinary approach and in collaboration with local and international institutions. The direct dialogue with professors and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Univeristy are the elements that enable students to broaden their views and to define their education individually. Theory is applied in case studies and consulting projects for companies and other business entities (field project).
The Master of Science or Master of Arts degrees are full-time graduate-level specialisation programs (3 or 4 semesters) awarded with 90-120 ECTS points.
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Humanities
Finance
Tourism
Political Economy
Management and Marketing
Health
Media and Communication
Informatics
Computational Science
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Master of Science in Architecture
Economics (11)
Master of Science in Economics
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Master of Arts in Italian language, Literature and Civilization
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Theology
Informatics (11)
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Science in Computational Sciences
Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing
Master of Science in Informatics
Master of Science in Management and Informatics
Master of Science in Software and Data Engineering
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Master of Science in Digital Fashion Communication
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Marketing and Transformative Economy
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Master of Science in Corporate Communication
Master of Science in Media Management
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Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy
Master of Science in Economics and International Politics
Tourism (11)
Master of Arts in International Tourism
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