USI Università della Svizzera italiana Master in Health
USI Università della Svizzera italiana

USI Università della Svizzera italiana

Master in Health

Lugano, Switzerland

MSc

4 semesters

English

Full time

30 Jun 2026*

Sep 2026

CHF 4,000 / per semester **

On-Campus

* 30/04/26 for non-EU/EFTA; 30/06/26 for EU/EFTA

** applicants whose official residence was in Switzerland or Liechtenstein at the time of the final high school exam - Maturità - pay a reduced semester fee of CHF 2,000 per semester

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Health Communication focuses on linking communication strategies with healthcare management. This full-time program prepares students to analyze complex communication issues in health contexts, including public health campaigns and health management practices.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths in health communication, public relations, health management, and policy making. Opportunities include roles as health communication specialists, health project managers, or public health advocates in diverse organizations, including public health agencies and non-profits.

Master of Science in Health

The Master of Science in Health is designed to respond to emerging needs in the health sector. It offers practical and forward-looking training for future health professionals, researchers, policymakers, innovators and communicators. Its interdisciplinary approach builds on the expertise of the Faculties of Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Culture and Society, and Economics, allowing students to choose from three distinct and complementary pathways.

From September 2026, two Majors will be offered: the Major in Digital Public Health, which develops competencies in digital-era public health through the consolidated academic and practical experience of the Institute of Public Health (IPH); and the Major in Health Communication, which draws on the expertise of the Institute of Communication and Public Policy (ICPP) and focuses on the crucial role of communication within a complex information ecosystem, including social and cultural determinants and sustainability.

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