Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/45
4
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/13
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
5
B
MED/45
7
A/B
MED/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/44 ,MED/45
2
E
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/45
16
B
MED/45

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
BIO/14 ,MED/36 ,MED/45 ,MED/49
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
5
B
MED/45 ,M-PSI/08
1
F
MED/45
20
B
MED/45

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
4
A/B
MED/02 ,MED/43 ,MED/45
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
5
F
-
6
D
-
1
F
MED/45
1
F
L-LIN/12
24
B
MED/45
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
4
A/B
MED/02 ,MED/43 ,MED/45
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
5
F
-
6
D
-
1
F
MED/45
1
F
L-LIN/12
24
B
MED/45
Final exam
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

English for Nursing [Matricole pari]  (2019/2020)

Teaching code

4S006399

Teacher

Nicola Pelizzari

Coordinator

Nicola Pelizzari

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

INF VR - 1° anno 1° sem, INF VR - 1° anno 2° sem

Location

VERONA

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course aims to develop students' skills in comprehension and production, both written and oral, of scientific texts. Particular attention will be given to the lexical, syntactic, phonological and pragmatic aspects of medical English.

Program

The course plans to develop the students' competences in relation to grammatical structures, vocabulary and functional language relevant to professional practices.

Specifically, the focus is on the following topics:

1) The field of English for Medical Purposes and its characteristics
2) Healthcare personnel, National Health Systems, the Hospital and their interactions
3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body and its composition. Main human body systems analysis
4) Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Epidemiology
5) Screening and Medical Imaging
6) Symptoms and Signs, Diagnosis, Pain and Therapies
7) Scientific Research and Presentations: Structure and Organisation of a Scientific Paper - Its purpose and language features
8) Practice on Main medical Vocabulary and Scientific texts Analysis

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Nicola Pelizzari English for Medical Purposes - A complete guide for Healthcare Professionals (Edizione 1) Libreria Universitaria.it Edizioni 2019 978-88-3359-166-7 Il volume è requisito fondamentale per la frequenza in quanto verrà utilizzato per le esercitazioni a lezione. E' inoltre essenziale per la preparazione all'esame. Il volume può essere acquistato con il 15% di sconto su https://www.libreriauniversitaria.it/english-for-medical-purposes-pelizzari/libro/9788833591667

Examination Methods

Students' abilities assessment will be measured through a written exam aimed at verifying the knowledge of all the didactic module.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE