Master in Oncologia Medica

With over one hundred active clinical trials from phase 1 to phase 3, including innovative molecular-targeted and immunotherapeutic drugs, the Oncologia Medica programme focuses on direct experience in clinical and translational research. Students gain extensive experience in managing all types of solid tumours, including rare and brain tumours. The programme offers opportunities for 12-month international placements in renowned institutions, such as Imperial College London, Gustave Roussy Institute of Oncology, and Temple University, USA. The curriculum is enriched by the Simulation Center, which enhances clinical skills under stress and emergency conditions. Graduates are prepared for multidisciplinary roles in diagnosing and treating cancer, managing clinical trials, and developing translational research programmes.

Humanitas University (Hunimed) in Rozzano, Italy, is a private institution founded in 2014 with a clear dedication to medical education and research. Designed to support focused training in the health professions, the campus combines modern teaching spaces and clinical links to offer a compact, student-centred environment that fosters close interaction with faculty and clinical mentors.

The curriculum emphasises practical skills, clinical rotations and research-led learning through a concentrated set of undergraduate and postgraduate pathways. Programs include Medicine and Surgery tracks, Medical Specialty Schools, masters, advanced professional training and doctoral study, all reinforced by simulation labs and hands-on placements. Ongoing collaborations with hospitals and international partners promote translational projects, elective exchanges and supervised research opportunities that bridge classroom study and patient care.

With around 2,000 students, Humanitas cultivates a supportive community where personalised mentoring, career planning and professional placements are key features. English-language offerings and dedicated student services ease the transition for international applicants, while regular clinical exposure within partner hospitals prepares graduates for careers in Italy and overseas. For prospective medical students seeking concentrated clinical training, research experience and a collaborative campus culture, Hunimed presents a focused pathway into global healthcare practice.