The programme
Learning outcomes
Gli obiettivi formativi del Master in Neuropsicologia clinica e sperimentale sono i seguenti:
1. fornire conoscenze anatomiche e fisiologiche alla base del funzionamento cognitivo normale e patologico;
2. fornire conoscenze sulle normali funzioni neuropsicologiche;
3. fornire conoscenze sulle principali patologie neurologiche (demenza di Alzheimer, demenze fronto-temporali, altre demenze neurodegenerative e secondarie, malattia di Parkinson e sindromi extrapiramidali, sclerosi multipla, malattie cerebrovascolari, traumi cranici, encefaliti autoimmuni, etc.), psichiatriche, dell'età evolutiva, geriatriche ed internistiche principali e sui quadri neuropsicologici ad esse associati o secondari;
4. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche per la conduzione dell’esame neuropsicologico (valutazione e diagnosi del paziente, stesura del profilo cognitivo, funzionale e comportamentale, pitfalls nell'esecuzione dell'esame, etc.);
5. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche per la definizione ed esecuzione di protocolli di riabilitazione cognitiva;
6. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche sulle principali metodiche di neuroscienze per lo studio dei deficit neuropsicologici (elettroencefalogramma, potenziali evocati, metodiche di neuroimaging strutturale e funzionale), e cenni sugli strumenti di analisi del segnale (EEGlab, FSL, SPM, etc.) in soggetti normali ed in patologia;
7. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche sulle metodiche statistiche (sample size analysis, principali test statistici, etc.) e su strumenti di indagine neuropsicologica (e-prime, etc.) necessari per il disegno di un protocollo sperimentale in ambito neuropsicologico/comportamentale in soggetti normali ed in patologia.
1. fornire conoscenze anatomiche e fisiologiche alla base del funzionamento cognitivo normale e patologico;
2. fornire conoscenze sulle normali funzioni neuropsicologiche;
3. fornire conoscenze sulle principali patologie neurologiche (demenza di Alzheimer, demenze fronto-temporali, altre demenze neurodegenerative e secondarie, malattia di Parkinson e sindromi extrapiramidali, sclerosi multipla, malattie cerebrovascolari, traumi cranici, encefaliti autoimmuni, etc.), psichiatriche, dell'età evolutiva, geriatriche ed internistiche principali e sui quadri neuropsicologici ad esse associati o secondari;
4. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche per la conduzione dell’esame neuropsicologico (valutazione e diagnosi del paziente, stesura del profilo cognitivo, funzionale e comportamentale, pitfalls nell'esecuzione dell'esame, etc.);
5. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche per la definizione ed esecuzione di protocolli di riabilitazione cognitiva;
6. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche sulle principali metodiche di neuroscienze per lo studio dei deficit neuropsicologici (elettroencefalogramma, potenziali evocati, metodiche di neuroimaging strutturale e funzionale), e cenni sugli strumenti di analisi del segnale (EEGlab, FSL, SPM, etc.) in soggetti normali ed in patologia;
7. fornire conoscenze teoriche e competenze pratiche sulle metodiche statistiche (sample size analysis, principali test statistici, etc.) e su strumenti di indagine neuropsicologica (e-prime, etc.) necessari per il disegno di un protocollo sperimentale in ambito neuropsicologico/comportamentale in soggetti normali ed in patologia.
Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities
Lo scopo del Master in Neuropsicologia clinica e sperimentale è quello di formare ai partecipanti competenze per trovare sbocchi occupazionali in diversi contesti:
1. Contesti clinici: strutture ospedaliere (ambulatori UVA-CDCD, reparti/servizi di neurologia e/o neuroriabilitazione) e centri riabilitativi, che si occupano di pazienti affetti da patologie neurologiche (demenza, malattie neurodegenerative, esiti di ictus, sclerosi multipla, esiti di traumi cranici, etc.) in cui sono presenti disturbi neuropsicologici, servizi socio-sanitari e assistenziali (RSA, centri diurni) che prendono in carico tale tipologia di pazienti.
2. Contesti di ricerca: centri universitari e di ricerca, IRCCS, etc. che si occupino di ricerca negli ambiti della neuropsicologia clinica e sperimentale, eventualmente anche in centri di ricerca traslazionale.
1. Contesti clinici: strutture ospedaliere (ambulatori UVA-CDCD, reparti/servizi di neurologia e/o neuroriabilitazione) e centri riabilitativi, che si occupano di pazienti affetti da patologie neurologiche (demenza, malattie neurodegenerative, esiti di ictus, sclerosi multipla, esiti di traumi cranici, etc.) in cui sono presenti disturbi neuropsicologici, servizi socio-sanitari e assistenziali (RSA, centri diurni) che prendono in carico tale tipologia di pazienti.
2. Contesti di ricerca: centri universitari e di ricerca, IRCCS, etc. che si occupino di ricerca negli ambiti della neuropsicologia clinica e sperimentale, eventualmente anche in centri di ricerca traslazionale.
Governing bodies
Teaching contacts details
prof. Stefano Tamburin
tel. +39 045 812 4285
cell. +39 3475235580
e-mail: stefano.tamburin@univr.it
dott.ssa Elisa Mantovani
tel. +39 045 812 4285
cell. +39 3476305905
e-mail: elisa.mantovani@univr.it
tel. +39 045 812 4285
cell. +39 3475235580
e-mail: stefano.tamburin@univr.it
dott.ssa Elisa Mantovani
tel. +39 045 812 4285
cell. +39 3476305905
e-mail: elisa.mantovani@univr.it
Teaching regulations and guidelines
Other Regulations
The Italian University system
First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme
First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.
Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree
Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.
Third-cycle degrees
PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.
Professional Master’s programme
1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.
Other useful things
Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.