Master’s Degree in Health Professions Sciences of Prevention

The Master's Degree in Health Professions Sciences of Prevention, class LM-SNT/4, is offered by the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It focuses on advanced topics in prevention and health promotion, with a balance between theory and practice, and includes lectures, seminar activities and internships at partner facilities. 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 years, is full-time in person and is based in Bari, at the Policlinico. Internships at partner facilities are provided in the pathway.

The aim is to train specialists in the management, planning and evaluation of prevention interventions in the various healthcare contexts, with skills for coordination roles and for the development of innovative projects. The career opportunities are positions in local health authorities, hospitals, public and private bodies, training and applied research. 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.