Thesis / Final examination | Professional Education

The final examination for degrees in the health professions, which is valid as a State exam qualifying for the profession, consists of
- a practical test, during which students must demonstrate that they have acquired the theoretical-practical and technical-operational knowledge and skills typical of the profession in question;
- drafting of a thesis and dissertation.
To achieve the expected learning outcomes, students must demonstrate that they have attained a level of theoretical, empirical and practical autonomy necessary for the design and realisation of the thesis under the supervision of a lecturer. The dissertation must be scientific in nature with reference to specific literature sources, relevant professional documentation and preferably with evidence of initial research experience in the field.
A student who fails the practical test cannot be admitted to the dissertation.
The test is organised in two sessions defined at national level by decree of the Minister of University and Research, in agreement with the Minister of Labour, Health and Social Policies.
The grade for the final degree examination will be expressed in one hundred tenths, with honours where appropriate.
The procedures for the final examination are set out in detail in the Study Course Regulations.

Procedure for the final examination

The final examination for three-year degrees in the health professions, which is valid as a State exam qualifying for the profession, consists of
- a practical test, during which students must demonstrate that they have acquired the theoretical-practical and technical-operational knowledge and skills pertaining to the profession in question;
- drafting of a thesis and dissertation.
To achieve the expected learning outcomes, students must demonstrate that they have attained the level of theoretical, empirical and practical autonomy required to design and produce the dissertation under the supervision of a lecturer. The dissertation must have scientific characteristics with reference to specific literature sources, coherent professional documentation and preferably with evidence of first field research experiences.
A student who fails the practical test cannot be admitted to the dissertation.
The test is organised in two sessions defined at national level by decree of the Minister of Education, University and Research in agreement with the Minister of Labour, Health and Social Policies.
The dissertation may be written in Italian or in English.
The final degree examination mark will be expressed in one hundred tenths, with honours where appropriate.