Master in Medicine and Surgery

Tuition fees are 5,352 USD per year.

Medicine and Surgery is a master's-level degree taught in English at Universita degli Studi di Cagliari, in Cagliari, Italy, running over 6 years. This long single-cycle program covers the full scope of medical education, from the biological and chemical sciences that underpin human health to the clinical skills required to diagnose and treat patients. Students typically begin with foundational subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology, then progress into clinical training across areas including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry. Coursework combines classroom and laboratory study with supervised clinical practice, allowing students to build both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience working with patients under the guidance of practicing clinicians. Because the field requires both scientific depth and practical competence, students also study subjects like medical ethics, public health, and the legal and professional responsibilities involved in clinical practice. Graduates of medicine and surgery programs typically go on to postgraduate specialty training in fields such as surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, or general practice, working toward licensure to practice as physicians. The long duration of the degree reflects the breadth of knowledge and clinical experience required before graduates can begin specialized postgraduate training. Some graduates move into research roles connected to clinical medicine or public health, while others pursue careers in hospital administration or medical education. Because admission to medical programs is limited to a fixed number of places, competition for entry tends to be significant. Delivered in English in Cagliari, on the island of Sardinia, the program is designed for students entering directly from secondary school who are committed to a long course of medical education and clinical training over 6 years.