Program Overview
The Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,860 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The formal requirement for admission to the Master\'s degree in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication is a Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology granted by a recognised university.
Up to 30 students will be admitted to the master\'s programme. Admission depends on the final grade of the bachelor\'s degree in Psychology.
Students, without a Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology interested in obtaining the Master of Science degree in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication must acquire at least 88 ETCS at Bachelor\'s level in Psychology at Universit\xc3\xa0 Vita Salute San Raffaele.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,860 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 1,860 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of Switzerland's 12 officially recognized public universities and the only one where the primary language of instruction is Italian. Established...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months