Thesis/Final examination

by the Didactic Regulations

22.3 The provisions relating to the operation of the Course stipulate that, by the end of the first semester of the third year, the student shall indicate in writing the general topic chosen for the Thesis and submit a 'Thesis Project' to the President of the Course. 
Together with the choice of topic and preparation of the Project, the student must choose a Thesis Advisor from among the course lecturers of the three academic years. 
It is up to the undergraduate to make contact with a professor in question, who will then act as supervisor, within a reasonable time frame in order to begin work on the thesis. 
The Supervisor is a professor/instructor on the degree course who ensures the validity of the candidate's thesis in order to submit it for discussion for the degree and is responsible for the accuracy of the data entered in the thesis request form.
For particular situations, a second supervisor from another Faculty or another University, including a foreign one, but in any case with recognised academic competence, may be indicated. This second supervisor may participate in the work of the Final Examination Committee, but may not contribute to the graduation grade.
The Supervisor and the student may also make use of a Thesis Tutor in the preparation of the Thesis. 
The Thesis Tutor is a competent person who supports the undergraduate student in the development of the thesis. As well as an official Course professor/instructor, the Tutor may be a: contract professor, regular professor/tutor of elective teaching activities, doctoral student, research fellow, hospital lecturer, internship tutor, expert in laboratories and research centres of other institutions, including foreign ones, expert in the subject. The Tutor must be indicated by the supervisor and may be part of the Final Examination Committee.
 
22.12 In compliance with the provisions of the University's general regulations on the degree examinations of the Health Professions Degree Courses, the Degree Course Council lays down specific rules on the procedures for the assignment and preparation of degree theses and their assessment procedures, which are referred to from year to year.

1. The title page will clearly indicate the University, Department and Degree Course. (see  MOD 03). There is normally only one supervisor: a second is possible under special circumstances. It is possible to indicate the name of the tutor. The co-supervisor is not to be named; 2. The thesis will contain, in order: abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, bibliography;
3. Materials and methods will be written in extenso
4. Figures and tables will be titled and contain an explanatory legend;
5. The bibliography, numbered in order of citation, will include: first name (initials) and surname, full title of the work cited, volume, opening and closing page, year of publication;
6. Avoid acronyms in the title as much as possible;
7. The format of the thesis should be pages of approximately 25 lines with double line spacing;
8. Double-sided printing is recommended;
9. The thesis can be written in an EU language, preferably English, with the abstract in Italian attached and with the title in both Italian and the foreign language.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE NEW LOGO:
Soon-to-be graduating students are urged to use EXCLUSIVELY the MOD 03 format when printing covers and title pages of the thesis. The old logo is no longer to be used.

They are also requested to indicate on the cover page ONLY the Degree Course they belong to and NOT the Department, following the reorganisation of Departments in force as of 1 January 2017.

STANDARDS FOR THE DEGREE EXAMINATION -- WITH DEMATERIALISATION UPDATE
 

as per Degree Course Regulation
 
22.1 The aim of the Final Examination is to assess the achievement of the competences expected of a graduating student as expressed by the Dublin Descriptors and the RAD framework of each degree course). In accordance with the Bologna Process and the subsequent harmonisation documents for European educational pathways, the following areas are assessed in the final examination:

• Applying knowledge and understanding,
• Making judgements,
• Communication skills,
• Learning skills, which correspond to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Dublin descriptors respectively

Therefore, the final qualification is awarded to students who are able to:

• apply their knowledge by demonstrating a professional approach and appropriate skills to solve problems in their field of study;
• make decisions to effectively solve complex problems/situations in their field of study;
• collect and interpret data to make autonomous professional judgements, including on social, scientific or ethical issues;
• engage in effective communication on clinical, social, scientific or ethical issues relevant to their profile;
• learn independently.

 
22.2 There will be a single final examination consisting of two different assessments:

• the Practical Examination.
• the drafting and subsequent discussion of a thesis.

The thesis is normally written in Italian, but may be written in any EU language, preferably English, with the abstract in Italian attached and with the title in both Italian and the foreign language. If the thesis is written in a foreign language other than English, an Italian or English translation of the full text must also be attached. The Thesis must always include an abstract. The title page of the thesis must be completed according to the template provided by the University.
 
22.7 In order to be admitted to the final examination for the award of the degree, the student must:

• have passed all the required examinations and acquired the certificates and credits laid down in the regulations;
• be up to date on all fees, payments and expenses;
• be registered for the final examination. 

 
22.8 The Final Examination of the degree courses has the value of a state exam qualifying for professional practice.

There is a single Final Examination consisting of two different assessment stages:

• the Practical Examination, in which students must demonstrate the degree of knowledge and theoretical-practical competence required by their professional profile
• the drafting of a thesis, related to the specific professional field, and its presentation and discussion.

The two different parts of the final examination must be assessed equally, both contributing to the determination of the final examination grade.
In the event of an inadequate evaluation of the practical test, the examination is interrupted and considered failed, and must therefore be repeated in its entirety at a subsequent sitting.
 
22.11 The Commission for the Final Examination, chaired by the President of the Degree Course, is composed of no less than 7 and no more than 11 Members, appointed by the Rector on the proposal of the Degree Course Council and includes at least 2 Members designated by the Professional College, where existing, or by the Professional Associations identified by special decree of the Ministry of Health on the basis of representativeness at national level. The dates of the sessions are communicated to the Ministries of Education, University and Research and Health, which may send experts as their representatives to the individual sessions. In the event of failure to appoint these members, the Rector shall exercise the power of substitution. 

Representatives of Ministries are NOT included in the number of members of the Commission for the final examination.
 
22.12 In compliance with the provisions of the University's general regulations on the degree examinations of the Health Professions Degree Courses, the Degree Course Council lays down specific rules on the procedures for the assignment and preparation of degree theses and their assessment procedures, which are referred to from year to year.

REFERENCE LEGISLATION

Circular Ministry of Health/Miur prot DGPROF 46319 of 30/09/2016 'Operational indications on the final examination of courses Circular Ministry of Health/Miur prot DGPROF 2445 of 20 January 2012 'Final examination of courses related to degree classes

Circular Ministry of Health/miur prot DGPROF 46319 del 30/09/2016 “ Operational indication on the final examination of course

Circular Ministry of Health/Miur prot DGPROF 2445 del 20 gennaio 2012 "Final examination of courses related to degree class. a