Nursing and Midwifery Sciences
The programme aims to prepare graduates with advanced academic and professional training, enabling them to operate with a high level of competence in care delivery, management, education, and research within the nursing, paediatric nursing, and midwifery professions.
Master’s graduates are qualified to undertake managerial roles in public and private healthcare organisations, including the organisation and supervision of services with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Career opportunities also include academic teaching, continuing professional education, and research activities, carried out either as employees or as self‑employed professionals.
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Type Programme
Master's Degree
Type of admission
Restricted access
Didactic method
In-person programme
Language
Italian
University site
Brescia
Department
Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health
Degree identification category
LM/SNT1 Nursing and Midwifery
Study Plan
Useful links
For general information, please consult the Course page.
For information about job opportunities, please consult Enrolling Course page, paragraph WHAT JOB WILL YOU DO?
The Master’s Degree Programme in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences (Nursing Track) prepares advanced nursing professionals for leadership roles in healthcare, education, and research.
The programme is designed for registered nurses and paediatric nurses who wish to develop advanced competencies in healthcare service management, professional education, and evidence-based research. Graduates are prepared to lead and evaluate care services, promote innovation and quality improvement, support professional development, and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.
The curriculum combines advanced nursing sciences with healthcare management, epidemiology, research methods, health education, and leadership. Students acquire the skills needed to analyse health needs, design and manage care pathways, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, evaluate service quality and patient safety, and support innovation in healthcare organisations.
Particular emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, organisational development, teaching and supervision, clinical governance, and the integration of hospital, community, and territorial healthcare services. Students also strengthen their competencies in research design, data analysis, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The two-year programme includes classroom teaching, seminars, project work, and supervised placements in healthcare organisations, educational settings, and research centres, providing opportunities to apply managerial, educational, and research skills in real-world contexts.
Graduates are qualified to undertake leadership, educational, consultancy, and research roles within healthcare and academic institutions, contributing to the continuous improvement of nursing practice and healthcare services.
For information, please consult Enrolling Course page, paragraph ADMISSION KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED.
Please consult the page Orientation and selection of the appropriate degree course.
You can find all the information at the Graduating Course page.
Student Advisory Service
Student representatives
These figures participate in Course Councils to report any problems concerning teaching activities and evaluate proposals according to quality assurance principles.
Degree programme committees
COURSE TEACHING REGULATION
The Teaching Regulation specifies the organizational aspects of the Course of Study according to the corresponding system, respecting the freedom of teaching and the rights-duties of the teaching staff and students.
CENTRES AND CONTACTS
For information on educational activities:
Servizi didattici (Educational Services)
Viale Europa 11, 25123 Brescia
For information on enrollments, fees, transfers, certificates and career:
UOCC Segreterie studenti (Student Administration)
Via San Faustino 74/b, 25121 Brescia