Neurophysiopathology Techniques 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of Milan |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates in the degree course in Neurophysiopathology Techniques, in accordance with the guidelines of the European Union, will have to:

  • know the bioethical, deontological, legal and medico-legal principles of the profession;
  • to know the essential theories deriving from the basic sciences, with a view to their subsequent professional application;
  • demonstrate the ability to manage the work of collecting and optimizing the various diagnostic methods (also using IT procedures) on which, upon request, he must draw up a descriptive report on a technical level;
  • demonstrate the ability to participate directly in updating one's professional profile;
  • demonstrate the ability to use, where necessary, the collaboration and work of support staff and to contribute to their training;
  • demonstrate teaching skills oriented towards clinical tutoring of students;
  • to know the fundamental biological organization of living organisms;
  • to know the mechanisms of transmission and expression of genetic information;
  • know the fundamentals of chemistry necessary for understanding the structure of living matter, as well as the organic compounds preparatory to biochemistry and pharmacology;
  • know the fundamental notions and methodology of physics and statistics useful for identifying, understanding and interpreting biomedical phenomena;
  • knowing the structural organization of the human body, with its main anatomical-clinical characteristics, from the macroscopic to the microscopic level, and the mechanisms through which this organization takes place during embryonic development and differentiation;
  • to know the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying the vital processes and related metabolic activities;
  • to know the mechanisms by which the bioelectric signal is generated at the central (electroencephalography, multimodal evoked potentials) and peripheral (peripheral nerve; neuromuscular junction; striated muscle) level and to express it quantitatively;
  • to acquire an adequate systematic knowledge of the most relevant diseases of the peripheral and muscular central nervous system and of childhood neuropsychiatry;
  • to acquire the ability to apply the most suitable methods for recording bioelectrical phenomena with direct intervention on the patient and on the equipment for the purpose of creating a diagnostic-instrumental work program or neurophysiological research designed to acquire close collaboration with the specialist doctor;
  • to acquire the ability to implement specific diagnostic methods (basic electroencephalography, with relative activations; video-electroencephalography; surface electromyography and collaboration in invasive EMG examinations; somatosensory, acoustic and visual evoked potentials; polygraphy of sleep and of the autonomic nervous system, collaboration in ultrasound examinations, extra and intracranial doppler ultrasound);
  • to acquire basic techniques and specific recording techniques to be applied on acute patients, on patients in intensive care and during surgery;
  • to acquire knowledge of the different classes of drugs, toxic substances and substances of abuse, their main mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects and toxicity;
  • to acquire knowledge of the radiation protection standards provided for by the European Union directives;
  • to acquire knowledge of the main laws governing the health organization;
  • to acquire knowledge of the ethical rules and those connected with professional responsibility, critically evaluating the ethical principles underlying the various possible professional choices;
  • to acquire the instrumental methods for ascertaining the electro-brain activity for clinical and / or medico-legal purposes;
  • acquire preventive measures to promote safety for patients, operators and workplaces;
  • acquire the computer skills useful for the management of the information systems of the services, and for their own self-training;
  • acquire the knowledge of a language of the European Union, in addition to Italian, which allows the understanding of international literature and updating.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates in the degree course in Neurophysiopathology Techniques, in accordance with the guidelines of the European Union, will have to:

  • know the bioethical, deontological, legal and medico-legal principles of the profession;
  • to know the essential theories deriving from the basic sciences, with a view to their subsequent professional application;
  • demonstrate the ability to manage the work of collecting and optimizing the various diagnostic methods (also using IT procedures) on which, upon request, he must draw up a descriptive report on a technical level;
  • demonstrate the ability to participate directly in updating one's professional profile;
  • demonstrate the ability to use, where necessary, the collaboration and work of support staff and to contribute to their training;
  • demonstrate teaching skills oriented towards clinical tutoring of students;
  • to know the fundamental biological organization of living organisms;
  • to know the mechanisms of transmission and expression of genetic information;
  • know the fundamentals of chemistry necessary for understanding the structure of living matter, as well as the organic compounds preparatory to biochemistry and pharmacology;
  • know the fundamental notions and methodology of physics and statistics useful for identifying, understanding and interpreting biomedical phenomena;
  • knowing the structural organization of the human body, with its main anatomical-clinical characteristics, from the macroscopic to the microscopic level, and the mechanisms through which this organization takes place during embryonic development and differentiation;
  • to know the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying the vital processes and related metabolic activities;
  • to know the mechanisms by which the bioelectric signal is generated at the central (electroencephalography, multimodal evoked potentials) and peripheral (peripheral nerve; neuromuscular junction; striated muscle) level and to express it quantitatively;
  • to acquire an adequate systematic knowledge of the most relevant diseases of the peripheral and muscular central nervous system and of childhood neuropsychiatry;
  • to acquire the ability to apply the most suitable methods for recording bioelectrical phenomena with direct intervention on the patient and on the equipment for the purpose of creating a diagnostic-instrumental work program or neurophysiological research designed to acquire close collaboration with the specialist doctor;
  • to acquire the ability to implement specific diagnostic methods (basic electroencephalography, with relative activations; video-electroencephalography; surface electromyography and collaboration in invasive EMG examinations; somatosensory, acoustic and visual evoked potentials; polygraphy of sleep and of the autonomic nervous system, collaboration in ultrasound examinations, extra and intracranial doppler ultrasound);
  • to acquire basic techniques and specific recording techniques to be applied on acute patients, on patients in intensive care and during surgery;
  • to acquire knowledge of the different classes of drugs, toxic substances and substances of abuse, their main mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects and toxicity;
  • to acquire knowledge of the radiation protection standards provided for by the European Union directives;
  • to acquire knowledge of the main laws governing the health organization;
  • to acquire knowledge of the ethical rules and those connected with professional responsibility, critically evaluating the ethical principles underlying the various possible professional choices;
  • to acquire the instrumental methods for ascertaining the electro-brain activity for clinical and / or medico-legal purposes;
  • acquire preventive measures to promote safety for patients, operators and workplaces;
  • acquire the computer skills useful for the management of the information systems of the services, and for their own self-training;
  • acquire the knowledge of a language of the European Union, in addition to Italian, which allows the understanding of international literature and updating.

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For international students, enrolment fees vary according to the student’s citizenship and the chosen course of study. 

The University of Milan also offers scholarships and other special funding, such as refectory and accommodation services. Enrolled students can apply for a scholarship, depending on whether they’re based on merit, income or both.

The Excellence Scholarships program is particularly aimed at international students. The program offers 100 incentive grants to the newly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of €6,000 plus enrollment fee exemption. 

To find out more about special funding and scholarships, visit the university’s website

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Each year, between February and July, the University of Milan publishes its calls to apply for admission to master degree programs. These calls for application report the procedure for enrolment (matriculation) on the first year of studies, as well as:

  • Admission requirements,
  • Dates, programs, procedures and locations for evaluation tests and entrance examinations,
  • Number of places available for programs with limited enrolment,
  • Instructions for candidates with disabilities or SLD,
  • Information on rankings,
  • Enrolment procedures.


Further information can be found on the university’s website

How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to the University of Milan, you’ll need to complete an online application form which can be found on the university’s website. This is where you’ll also be able to find further details about how to apply as well as specific information regarding entry requirements.  

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