Professional Master programme in Canine and feline endocrinology - 6013

Code 6013
Academic Year 2023-2024
Subject area Health
Campus Bologna
Level Second
Director Federico Fracassi
Duration Part time two-year programme
Teaching methods Conventional
Language English
Cost 7.000,00 €
Instalments first instalment € 3'500,00 (to be paid by 02/01/2024); second instalment € 3'500,00 (to be paid by 29/04/2024)
Application deadline

Nov 27, 2023 (Expired)

Enrolment start and end From December 15th, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024
Main Department
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences - DIMEVET
Professional Profile
The programme lasts for one year with a two-year part-time attendanceand, classroom training is delivered in English, awards 60 CFU credits and aims the following learning outcomes : knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of endocrine systems, knowledge of the pathophysiology of endocrine diseases, training on the diagnostic approach to endocrine diseases, learn to recognize rare endocrine diseases, learn how to interpret the endocrine tests, know the principles of therapy and therapeutic monitoring of hormonal diseases of dogs and cats.
Number of participants
Min: 12 Max: 20
Credits
60
International Professional Master's programme
Yes
Admission qualifications
- Second / single cycle degree obtained under D.M. 270/04 or second / single cycle degree obtained under the laws previously in force (DM 509/99 and Old Regulations) in the following fields or classes: LM42 - Veterinary Medicine;

- Second / single cycle degree obtained abroad deemed equivalent to those described in point above by the admission committee, for the purposes of admission to the Master.
Linguistic skills
B2 knowledge of the English language.
Selection criteria
Admission to the Master is subject to a positive opinion based on qualifications, exams and interview.

The evaluation process will take place in Via Tolara di sopra 50, Department of Veterinary Medical Science (DIMEVET) on 4th - 5th December 2023 from 9 am to 6 pm.
Study plan
  • Anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system - SSD: VET/01 - Roberto Chiocchetti;
  • Problem Oriented Approach 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi;
  • Problem Oriented Approach 2  - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Clinical Pathology - SSD: VET/08 - Peter Graham;
  • Endocrine Pancreas 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Endocrine Pancreas 2 - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi;
  • Pancreatic disorders, obesity and lipid disorders - SSD: VET/08 - Alex German;
  • Pituitary and adrenals 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi;
  • Pituitary and adrenals 2  - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Pituitary and adrenals 3 - SSD: VET/08 - Alessia Diana;
  • Diabetes insipidus and GH disorders 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi;
  • Diabetes insipidus and GH disorders 2 - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Thyroid 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Andrea Corsini;
  • Thyroid 2 - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Calcium disorders 1 - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi;
  • Calcium disorders 2 - SSD: VET/08 - Francesca Del Baldo;
  • Reproductive endocrinology - SSD: VET/10 - Daniele Zambelli.

 

  • Journal club e discussione di casi clinici online - SSD: VET/08 - Federico Fracassi.
Compulsory attendance
75%
Internship
13 CFU
Final Examination
5 cfu