Occupational Medicine

Medical and Healthcare Area

Specialist training in the protection of workers' health and safety, the prevention of occupational diseases, the assessment of occupational risks and the promotion of health in the workplace.

Admission calls Reference regulations Contacts

Director Prof. Luigi Vimercati
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Duration 4 years · 240 ECTS
Area / Class Clinical Services Area · Public Health Class
Admission National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates
Degree awarded Specialization Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Training profile

The Specialization School in Occupational Medicine trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and management of occupational diseases and in the protection of workers' health.

The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in toxicology, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, health surveillance, occupational epidemiology and workplace safety.

Skills developed

  • Assessment and management of occupational risks.
  • Health surveillance of workers.
  • Diagnosis and prevention of occupational diseases.
  • Industrial hygiene, ergonomics and occupational safety.
  • Professional and research activities in occupational medicine and occupational health.

Access and admission

Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

View the UNIBA admission calls and updates page

Reference regulations

Administrative management

Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .

For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.

Contacts

Director Prof. Luigi Vimercati
Department Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Administrative management U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione