Master in Medicine and Surgery

At Università degli Studi di Torino, tuition costs 2,800 EUR per year.

Medicine and surgery is the field of study that prepares students to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions, combining foundational science with clinical training. This programme in Medicine and Surgery is taught in English at the Universita degli Studi di Torino, in Torino, Italy, and runs for six years; admission is limited to a fixed number of places, determined through the numero programmato system, and a secondary school diploma is required. Students in this field typically begin with foundational subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology, before progressing to clinical training in areas including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry. Coursework combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice, as students learn to take patient histories, interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans under the guidance of practicing physicians. The long duration of medical training reflects both the breadth of knowledge required and the extensive practical experience needed before a graduate is prepared to practice medicine. Many programmes also address topics such as medical ethics, public health, and the organization of healthcare systems, alongside the core biomedical and clinical curriculum. Graduates of medicine and surgery programmes typically pursue further specialization through postgraduate residency training in a chosen medical or surgical field before practicing independently. The profession spans a wide range of career paths, including general practice, hospital-based specialties, surgery, and research, and requires ongoing study throughout a physician's career as medical knowledge and treatment methods continue to evolve. Based in Torino, students in this programme study within Italy's medical education system, and the English-medium format together with the limited-place admission process is designed to support an international cohort pursuing a medical degree in Italy.