Second-Level Master in Oncology Drugs and Radiotherapy: Biology and Clinical Practice

The Second-Level Master in Oncology Drugs and Radiotherapy: Biology and Clinical Practice is offered by the University of Brescia. It integrates oncology pharmacology, tumour biology, radiobiology and clinical practice, with lectures, clinical and laboratory placements and practical training at affiliated hospital 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 programme lasts 19 months, almost two years, in mixed format of in-person and online teaching. The locations indicated are Brescia, Novara, Verona and Padua. The cost is €1,316. The start date indicated is April 2024, already passed.

The aim is to enrich the skills of the radiotherapy specialist, providing advanced tools for the management of cancer patients and promoting multidisciplinary practice and therapeutic innovation. Career outcomes are careers in hospitals and cancer research centres, with positions in multidisciplinary teams. 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.