Second-Level Master in ‘Transcatheter Treatment of Structural Heart Disease’

The Second-Level Master in Transcatheter Treatment of Structural Heart Disease is offered by the University of Brescia. The curriculum focuses on advanced transcatheter procedures: TAVI, Valve-in-Valve techniques, mitral and tricuspid repairs, closure of atrial septal defects and left atrial appendage interventions. It covers the available devices and vascular access according to international guidelines. 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 format is blended, online and in person, in Brescia. The master lasts one academic year: the page indicates May 2025 to May 2026, so an edition that has already ended. The language is Italian. Attendance of 75% of the internships at affiliated healthcare facilities is required.

The aim is to develop specialist skills in modern transcatheter cardiology procedures according to international standards, for immediate clinical application. The prospects indicated are strong demand for transcatheter specialists, with immediate employability in advanced interventional cardiology. 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.