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
5
A
FIS/07 ,INF/01 ,MED/01
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
6
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/12 ,MED/07
7
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/33
6
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MAT/05 ,MED/36
6
B
IUS/07 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/01
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/50
14
B
MED/50

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/33 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
8
B
MED/33 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
8
B
MED/50 ,SECS-S/02
8
B
MED/50
9
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/03 ,MED/08 ,MED/16 ,MED/18
1
F
MED/50
20
B
MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
B
MED/50
8
A/B/C
MED/09 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/50
26
B
MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
5
A
FIS/07 ,INF/01 ,MED/01
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
6
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/12 ,MED/07
7
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/33
6
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MAT/05 ,MED/36
6
B
IUS/07 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/01
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/50
14
B
MED/50
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
B
MED/50
8
A/B/C
MED/09 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/50
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/50
26
B
MED/50
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

Scientific English for Medical and Healthcare Purposes  (2021/2022)

Teaching code

4S01572

Teacher

Chiara Barattieri Di San Pietro

Coordinator

Chiara Barattieri Di San Pietro

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

Annuale Professioni sanitarie dal Oct 1, 2021 al Sep 30, 2022.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Lo studente, alla fine del percorso didattico, deve essere in grado di comunicare con pazienti e professionisti ove necessario e leggere e comprendere il contenuto di lavori scientifici su argomenti professionali specifici. Deve altresì essere in grado di comunicare in attività di routine che richiedono solo uno scambio di informazioni su argomenti abituali. Il corso prevede l'acquisizione delle fondamentali funzioni grammaticali, lessicali e sintattiche della Lingua Inglese, affiancate alla terminologia scientifica rilevante per la sua pratica professionale. Sarà data anche lettura critica di articoli in lingua inglese inerenti la disciplina specifica.

Program

Introduction to medical English, brief history, morphology
Health and illness, parts of the body
The national health care system, hospitals and primary care, health professionals
Symptoms and signs, basic investigations
Taking a history, physical examination
Explaining diagnosis and management, discussing treatments

The nervous systems
The musculoskeletal system, X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound, verbs used in instructions
Bones, fractures and their treatment
Body Movement, Posture, Gait

Clinical scientific research: epidemiology, research studies, ethics
Data presentation and visualization
Scientific articles – structure and contents
Posters and presentations

Reading and comprehension of selected scientific papers (systematic review, research study, case report, editorial)

Revision and consolidation of selected grammar topics (intermediate/advanced level) throughout the course

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Written exam at the end of the course.

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