Master’s Degree in Health Psychology in Social, Organisational and Community Contexts

The Master's Degree in Health Psychology in Social, Organisational and Community Contexts is offered by the Department of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Bergamo. It offers integrated training in health psychology, with techniques for designing and evaluating interventions in social contexts, relational skills, technological tools, laboratories, an evaluated practical internship and activities in English. 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 and is in person full-time in Bergamo. The language is Italian, with modules in English. The evaluated practical internship is included in the programme.

The aim is to train psychologists who are experts in health promotion and the prevention of distress, able to work in social-health, educational, organisational and community settings. The career opportunities are public and private services, third-sector bodies and international organisations, with direct access to the professional qualification exam; the page indicates that between 70% and 80% of graduates find employment within one year. 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.