Master DSV Master’s Degree Courses Find out more 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 Year 2025/26 Second-level Master’s Degree in Anesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care of Companion Animals 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: Prof. Angela Briganti Master’s location: “Veterinary Teaching Hospital” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) General informationCall for applications For information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.it Second-level Master’s Degree in Canine and Feline Cardiology 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: Prof. Rosalba TognettiMaster’s location: “Ospedale Didattico Veterinario” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) e Centro Congressi “Le Benedettine” Pisa (PI)General informationCall for applicationFor information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.it Second-level Master’s Degree in Animal Science and Welfare – 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 GazzanoMaster’s location: Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)General informationCall for applicationFor information: elisabetta.recchia@unipi.it Second-level Master’s Degree in Basic and Advanced Strategies for the Management of Individual and Herd Health in Cattle 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: Prof. Francesca BonelliMaster’s location: Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)General InformationCall for application For information: master@vet.unipi.it Year 2024/25 Master di II livello in Cardiologia del Cane e del Gatto Director: Prof. Rosalba Tognetti Master’s location: “Ospedale Didattico Veterinario” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI) e Centro Congressi “Le Benedettine” Pisa (PI)Managed by the QUINN ConsortiumPer information: segreteriadidattica@consorzioquinn.itSubmission of admission applications: from 20/07/2024 to 15/10/2024Start date: 16/12/2024BrochurePosterCall for applications Second-level Master’s Degree in Veterinary Clinical Ethology – ETOCLIVET Director: Prof. Angelo GazzanoMaster’s location: Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI)Submission of admission applications: from 20/07/2024 to 20/01/2025Start date: 07/03/2025General informationPoster Course Timetable Master di II livello in Nefrologia e Urologia del Cane e del Gatto Director: Dr. Ilaria LippiMaster’s location: “Ospedale Didattico Veterinario” – Via Livornese snc – San Piero a Grado (PI)Submission of admission applications: from 20/07/2024 to 25/10/2024Start date: 23/01/2025BrochureLocandinaProgramma Year 2023/24 First-level Master’s Degree in Canine Behavioural Expertise Director: Prof. Angelo Gazzano Master’s location: Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie – Viale delle Piagge, 2 (PI) Conducting the Curricular Internship Students enrolled in the first- and second-level Master’s programmes offered by the Department of Veterinary Sciences, whose study plans include it, are required to complete a curricular internship, regulated by Ministerial Decree D.M. 25 March 1998 No. 142.Each internship may have a maximum duration of 12 months, including extensions, except as provided by regulations for students with disabilities.The curricular internship can be carried out exclusively at Department facilities or at affiliated partner institutions. Start an Internship at Department Internal Facilities If the internship is to be carried out at Department facilities, the Training Project must be prepared by the Academic Tutor using the designated template and then printed in two originals, each of which must be signed by the tutor (who may be a professor or researcher) and countersigned by the intern to indicate acceptance.For further information and the relevant forms, please consult the dedicated page (serve il link inglese). Per il progetto formativo visita la pagina dedicata. Start an Internship at Affiliated External Facilities 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-affiliated External Facilities If the internship is to be carried out at Companies/Institutions not affiliated with the Department, it is necessary for the Company/Institution to submit a proposal to establish a new agreement, following the procedure described on the dedicated page (link in inglese). 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.itPEC: scienzeveterinarie@pec.unipi.itFax: 0502210654Tel: 0502216701