Master in Disaster Medicine

The first-level Master in Disaster Medicine (21st edition) is offered by the University of Eastern Piedmont "Amedeo Avogadro", in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The programme covers risk assessment, intervention planning, coordination of healthcare resources in critical contexts and use of advanced technological tools. 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 information available on the page remains brief, so it is advisable to explore the teaching plan with the university.

The master lasts one year and takes place in person in Alessandria, Novara and Vercelli. The page indicates English as the language. The cost is €11,000. The start date, credits and internship are not stated. Enrolment was reported as open until November 10, 2025, a date that has now passed. The concrete organisation of lessons, laboratories and assessments is defined by the regulations and the teaching calendar, which the university communicates to admitted candidates. Any aspects not indicated on the page, such as credits, venues or teaching staff, should be clarified with the secretariat.

The aim is to develop skills in managing large-scale emergencies and coordinating healthcare resources in disaster scenarios. The career opportunities include public bodies, international organisations, NGOs, healthcare facilities, civil protection and emergency coordination roles. 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. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. 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. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next. It should also be clarified whether the cost indicated includes all activities, or whether additional fees, enrolment taxes or costs for materials and for the final exam, if any, are charged.