Master’s Degree in Health Professions Sciences of Prevention

The Master's Degree in Health Professions Sciences of Prevention is offered by the University of Florence, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine. The curriculum includes research methodology, prevention sciences, human resource management and risk management, with optional modules for personalising the pathway. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two academic years, is worth 120 credits and is delivered in person in Florence, in Italian.

The aim is to prepare for the coordination, design and evaluation of prevention interventions and for leadership roles in public and private prevention services, with participation in research and academic appointments. Professional opportunities concern the management and coordination of health prevention and scientific research, with a reported employment demand. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.