Master in Paediatric and Neonatal Nursing

The First-Level Master in Paediatric and Neonatal Nursing is offered by the University of Florence, Department of Health Sciences. It is structured in four thematic blocks dedicated to nursing care for newborns, children and adolescents, with a hospital and community focus. It includes lessons, international seminars and a clinical internship. 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 master lasts 15 months, from January 2027 to April 2028, and takes place in Florence in a mixed format, in person and online. The language is Italian, with some seminars in English. The cost is €2,000. The clinical internship is compulsory.

The aim is to train nurses specialised in paediatrics and neonatology, able to plan and manage care interventions and to promote health education. The career outcome is specialist clinical nursing roles in paediatric and neonatal wards. 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.