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DSV Postagraduate Master’s Degree Courses

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Master’s programmes are postgraduate educational pathways designed to deepen and specialise the knowledge and skills acquired during university studies. These courses, characterised by an intensive and modular teaching structure, have a duration and number of credits that vary depending on the academic regulations and the specific field of study. Admission is reserved for graduates and leads to the attainment of high-quality qualifications recognised at both national and European levels, offering an important tool for professional specialisation and continuing professional development.

Ongoing Master’s Courses

Anno 2025/26

Second-level Master’s Degree in Anesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care of Pets

The Master’s programme provides advanced theoretical and practical skills in the field of anesthesia, analgesia and intensive care of companion animals. The course will focus on three key stages: management of patients in the preoperative period, intraoperative management, and postoperative management of the patient.

Director: Professor Angela Briganti Location: “Veterinary Teaching Hospital” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) General Information For information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.it

Second-level Master’s Degree in Cardiology of Dogs and Cats

The Cardio_Pet Master’s programme provides theoretical and practical knowledge in canine and feline cardiology, aimed at promoting a methodical and well-reasoned clinical approach to patients, as well as at acquiring and deepening knowledge of modern cardiovascular diagnostic techniques and the most up-to-date concepts in cardiological therapy for small animals. The course offers participants a broad range of state-of-the-art knowledge, essential for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiocirculatory diseases in dogs and cats.

Director: Professor Rosalba Tognetti
Location: “Ospedale Didattico Veterinario” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) and “Le Benedettine” Congress Center, Pisa (PI)
General Information
For information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.it

Second-level Master’s Degree in Science and Protection of animals in research – STAR

The Master’s diploma is valid for obtaining the qualification of Designated Veterinarian, Welfare Officer, Scientific Member, and for performing functions A, B, C, and D for the following animal species: zebrafish, mouse, rat, rabbit, cattle, sheep, horse, pig, and dog.

Director: Prof. Angelo Gazzano
Location: Department of Veterinary Sciences – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)
General Information
For information: elisabetta.recchia@unipi.it

Second-level Master’s Degree in Basic and advanced strategies for individual and herd health management

The Master’s programme in Basic and Advanced Strategies for the Management of Individual and Herd Health trains professionals with expertise in cattle health management, with particular focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in both dairy and beef animals.
The practical approach, through clinical cases and data analysis, fosters comprehensive training, enabling professionals to implement monitoring, prevention, and health management programs using advanced diagnostic techniques and specialized software.

Director: Professor Francesca Bonelli
Location: Department of Veterinary Sciences – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)
General Information
For information: master@vet.unipi.it

Anno 2024/25

Master di II livello in Cardiologia del Cane e del Gatto 

Director: Professor Rosalba Tognetti
Location: “Ospedale Didattico Veterinario” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) and “Le Benedettine” Congress Center, Pisa (PI)
Managed by the QUINN Consortium
For information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.it

Second-level Master’s Degree in Veterinary Clinical Ethology – ETOCLIVET

Director: Prof. Angelo Gazzano
Location: Department of Veterinary Sciences – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)

Master di II livello in Nefrologia e Urologia del Cane e del Gatto 

Director: Dr. Ilaria Lippi
Location: “Veterinary Teaching Hospital” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI)

Anno 2023/24

First-level Master’s Degree in Canine Behavioural Expertise

Director: Prof. Angelo Gazzano
Location: Department of Veterinary Sciences – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)

Conducting the Curricular Internship

Students enrolled in the first and second level Master’s programs offered by the Department of Veterinary Sciences, whose study plans require it, must complete a curricular internship, governed by Ministerial Decree no. 142 of March 25, 1998.
A single internship may last a maximum of 12 months, including extensions, except as provided for by the regulations for students with disabilities. The curricular internship may be completed exclusively at Department facilities or at partner companies.

Start an Internship at Department Internal Facilities

If the internship is to be carried out at Departmental facilities, the Training Project must be drawn up by the Academic Tutor using the appropriate form and then printed in two originals, each of which must be signed by the instructor (academic tutor who may be a professor or researcher) and signed by the intern for acceptance.

Start an Internship at Partner External Companies

Once the training objectives have been defined in agreement with the Academic Tutor and the Intern, the External Tutor of the company/institution proceeds to enter the necessary data for the preparation of the Training Project on the University portal “Curricular Internship Management” by accessing the reserved area using the credentials provided (ID and password).
At the end of the data entry procedure, the Training Project must be “finalized,” i.e., made definitive and printed in three originals, each of which must be signed by the Academic Tutor (who may be a professor or researcher), the Company/Institution Tutor, and countersigned by the Intern to indicate acceptance.
For further information and the relevant forms, please consult the dedicated page (aggiunger elink in inglese).

Start an Internship at  Non-Partner External Companies

If you intend to carry out your internship at companies/institutions that do not have agreements with the Department, the company/institution must submit a proposal to enter into a new internship agreement, following the procedure reported on the dedicated page.

After the internship has been initiated, one original of the Training Project must be submitted by the Intern to the Master’s Director for approval by the Master’s Council.
The resolution of the Master’s Council, approving the Training Project, must be sent to the Master’s Office, which will proceed with its activation.
Once activated, the Intern may begin the curricular internship period and submit the second original of the Training Project to the company (only for external companies/institutions).
Finally, one original of the Training Project must be kept by the Intern.

Contacts

University Master’s Academic Office

email: master@vet.unipi.it PEC: scienzeveterinarie@pec.unipi.it Fax: 0502210654 Tel: 0502216701