Ostetricia (abilitante alla professione sanitaria di Ostetrica/o)

/ Overview

The three-year degree course in Ostetricia (Obstetrics) trains health professionals able to assist women, newborns, couples and families during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and in the different stages of reproductive life, integrating clinical, preventive, educational, organisational and relational skills.

The programme is inspired by the principles of Midwifery and promotes the development of clinical reasoning, critical thinking and professional autonomy through progressive training, based on the latest scientific evidence and the best standards of care.

A distinctive element of the course is the close integration between teaching and clinical practice: the internship takes place mainly at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, offering students the opportunity to deal with a context of national excellence in care, research and training.

Theoretical lessons, workshops, high-fidelity simulations, research activities and internships are integrated into a path that prepares competent midwives and obstetricians, capable of offering personalized, safe care based on Evidence Based Midwifery and Evidence Based Practice.

Why choose Ostetricia at Università Cattolica?

The undergraduate degree programme in Ostetricia offers training that combines clinical practice, teaching innovation and scientific research, allowing students to develop professional skills in excellent care settings.

Training in a centre of excellence

Internship at the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, a national reference point for assistance, research and training

Diversified clinical experiences

Integrated training activities between hospital, birth centers and local services, with experiences at the Gemelli Isola and the ASL Roma 3

Advanced Simulation

Exercises at the Gemelli Training Centre with high-fidelity simulators and mannequins

Innovative laboratories

Practical activities to consolidate clinical and care skills in a protected environment

WHO/UNICEF Certification

Possibility of obtaining certification on breastfeeding counseling

Scientific research

Participation in research projects with the support of a dedicated group and thesis developed in scientific article format

International experiences

Erasmus Programmes, Thesis Abroad and Clinical Electives

Cutting-edge technologies

Use of the Anatomage virtual anatomical table, birthing assistance robot and ultrasound simulator for learning care techniques

High employability

Preparation geared towards rapid integration into the world of work and continuous professional development

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From birth care to research, from clinical simulation to international experiences, the programme offers a complete path that prepares you to competently face the challenges of the midwifery profession.

/ Study Plan

Find your programme

The three-year degree course in Obstetrics is developed over three years and provides for the acquisition of 180 ECTS. The course progressively accompanies students from the learning of basic sciences, characterizing and related to the autonomous management of obstetric care in line with the provisions of current legislation, integrating theoretical teachings, laboratories, simulations and clinical internships.

Programme structure

The three-year degree degree in Ostetricia is developed over three years and provides for the acquisition of 180 ECTS. The course progressively accompanies students from the learning of basic sciences, characterizing and related to the autonomous management of obstetric care in line with the provisions of current legislation, integrating theoretical teachings, laboratories, simulations and clinical internships.

First year

The first year provides the scientific and professional basis essential for understanding the physiological processes of pregnancy and birth.

The training includes:

Biomedical sciences: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics and pathophysiology
Fundamentals of obstetric care: physiology of reproduction, pregnancy and birth pathway
Soft skills: psychology, pedagogy, English language and scientific methodology
Workshops and internships: first professional experiences dedicated to obstetric care and the relationship with women

Second year

The training activities focus on assistance during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the puerperium, combining the study of clinical disciplines with intense practical activity.

The itinerary includes:

Obstetric-gynaecological area: management of physiological and pathological pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium

Maternal and child care: taking care of women, newborns and families in different care settings

Research and healthcare organisation: research methodology, organisation of services and ethical-professional aspects

Professional internship: development of clinical reasoning and consolidation of care skills

Third year

The last year consolidates professional autonomy through increasingly complex clinical activities and specialised insights.

The itinerary includes:

Specialty care: high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, sexual and reproductive health

Prevention and health promotion: health education, breastfeeding support and protection of women's health

Interdisciplinary approach: collaboration with the multi-professional team in the different care pathways

Advanced clinical internship: progressively autonomous management of care for women, newborns and families

Final examination: final examination and verification of professional skills acquired

Workshops, high-fidelity simulation, research activities and internships accompany the entire training course, allowing students to acquire clinical, relational and organizational skills in line with the highest standards of the midwifery profession.

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Teaching approach

The training course integrates theoretical activities, laboratories, advanced simulation, research and clinical internships, offering progressive learning that accompanies students in the development of the professional skills required for the midwife.

Clinical internship: professionalising activities starting from the second semester of the first year, with a gradual path in care contexts of increasing complexity

Training network of excellence: experiences at the "A. Gemelli" University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, the Gemelli Isola and the Counseling Centers of the ASL Roma 2, to learn about all areas of obstetric care

Simulation and workshops: exercises at the Gemelli Training Center with high-fidelity simulators and laboratories dedicated to physiological and dystocic delivery, obstetric emergencies, neonatal resuscitation, ultrasound, cardiotocography, perineal suture, Pap smear and BLS

Scientific research: participation in research activities with the support of a dedicated group, from the review of the literature to the design of studies and the drafting of the thesis in scientific article format

WHO/UNICEF certification: 40-hour course on breastfeeding with final certification

International experiences: opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ programs, Clinical and Research Electives, Your Clinical Elective, Summer Programs and thesis courses abroad

Territorial training: activities in counselling centres to develop skills in community obstetrics, birth accompaniment, breastfeeding support and hospital-community continuity of care

The constant integration of university education, clinical practice and research allows students to acquire up-to-date skills, favouring a care approach based on scientific evidence and the centrality of women, newborns and families.

Highlights

Assistance throughout the birth process

Training based on Midwifery and Evidence Based Practice

Internship in a context of excellence at the Gemelli

Simulation and advanced labs

Strong focus on prevention, education and counselling

Development of professional autonomy and clinical reasoning

International experiences

Use of advanced diagnostic technologies and tools

Lessons, meetings, experiences

A look behind the scenes of the course between lectures, meetings with professionals, extracurricular activities and training experiences.

/ Admission

The admission process

Access to the three-year degree programme in Ostetricia has a limited number of students and is subject to passing the admission test for the courses of the Health Professions. To participate, it is necessary to have a secondary school diploma or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable and to submit the application for admission within the procedures and deadlines indicated annually in the competition notice.

The ranking list is defined on the basis of the outcome of the admission test and the criteria set out in the call for applications. Candidates who have been successfully placed can then complete their enrolment within the deadlines set by the University.

Rankings and notices

Go to the dedicated section

Call for applications 2026/2027

Registration

How to register for the entrance exam

From 18 May until 11:59 p.m. on 1 September 2026 , it is possible to register for the admission test by paying the participation fee ( €130.00). The payment - to be made by 1 September 2026 - constitutes the completion of the registration without which it is not possible to take the exam.

Calendar of tests

The admission tests are held remotely ( home-based mode) on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September 2026 at 2:30 pm.

When registering for the test, each candidate selects the session they wish to participate in, subject to availability of places.

Choice of degree programmes

When enrolling, it is possible to indicate up to 2 undergraduate degree programmes among those on offer of the Faculty of Medicine for the academic year 2026/27 (art. 1 of the call, table below) specifying the order of preference (first choice and, if applicable, second choice) with the exception of the courses active at the Claudiana teaching centre in Bolzano, for which it is necessary to consult the https://www.claudiana.bz.it/it website.

The chosen degree programmes and the order of preference can be changed by 1 September 2026 by using the "modify competition registration" function of your enrolment profile.

Preferences and the order of preference are binding in the preparation of the merit rankings, therefore a careful reading of art. 10 of the competition notice.

How the rankings are drawn up

The final rankings of each degree programme will be drawn up taking into consideration as a matter of priority:

1) the choices and the order of preference expressed by each candidate (first and second choice);

2) the score obtained.

Therefore, each ranking will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as "first choice" ordered on the basis of merit, and then of those who have indicated the course as "second choice" in turn ordered on the basis of merit.

The following criteria will be observed in the allocation of places:

if the candidate is admitted to the course indicated as the first choice (priority 1), the second choice, if expressed, is automatically cancelled (and eliminated from the corresponding ranking);
if the candidate is admitted to the programme-campus indicated as second choice (priority 2), the first choice remains valid and the candidate retains his or her place in the ranking list for possible scrolling (even if he/she enrols in the degree programme indicated as second choice);
if the candidate is NOT admitted to the first choice course nor, if expressed, to the second choice one, he or she is placed in the ranking list for both of which he or she may be asked to enrol by subsequent scrolling.

In any case , the order of preference is preserved

How the admission test takes place

The exam is delivered REMOTELY (via online web testing platform with remote control system).

It is essential to have:

A PC (Windows 8 operating system, or later, or LINUX) or MAC (MAC-OS 10.14 or later) equipped with a webcam and microphone;
GOOGLE CHROME browser (min. version 81.0) to be used as the only browser provided;
Internet connectivity with minimum upload and download speed of 1.5 Mbps;
A smartphone or tablet (Android min 4.1 – IOs min v.8) equipped with a webcam. The use of wifi is also recommended, during the procedure you will be asked to download an APP on your smartphone/tablet (34MB) from Google Play or AppStore (depending on whether you use a smartphone with Android or IoS operating system).

The tablet can ONLY be used as a replacement for the Smartphone, not the PC/Mac

Contents of the admission test

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (max 60 points) distributed as follows:

20 logical reasoning questions;
30 questions on scientific culture: 10 on chemistry, 10 on biology, 5 on physics and 5 on mathematics (with elements of logic);
5 general culture questions;
5 questions of ethical-religious culture.

At the end of the exam, each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes (so-called "reserve questions"), one for each subject, automatically assigned by the platform.

The "reserve" questions do not contribute to the determination of the final score;
they will be used only in the event that an anomaly emerges in one or more questions of the test that leads to their cancellation, replacing only the one relating to the same subject.

The test lasts 60 minutes

Online simulator

By paying the test participation fee, the candidate can access the online simulation platform made available by the University free of charge and unlimitedly :
Access the registration profile;
Under the heading "List of competitions in which you are registered" click on the link: "Admission to the degree programme in Cosmetic Science and Technology and to the Degree Courses in Health Professions a.y. 2026/2027";
On the Competition Registration Summary page, at the bottom left, there is the "Link Simulator"

Recommended texts for the preparation of ethical-religious culture questions

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

Summary table of deadlines

Description	Deadline
Applications Applications for additional time and/or aids Uploading foreign securities	From 18 May to 1 September 2026
Publication of convocations	From 7 September 2026
Admission tests (home-based)	11 and 12 September 2026
Publication of scores and consultation of the papers	From 18 September 2026
Publication of final rankings	From 23 September 2026
Enrolment	Until 29 September 2026
Takeovers	From 30 September 2026

Info & Support

For information and/or support on booking exam sessions and paying the participation fee , please contact convocazioni@ilmiotest.it

For any other information on the competition registration procedure, please contact

the toll-free number 800.954.459 (Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.)

the form on page https://www.unicatt.it/richiesta-informazioni-lauree-triennali

Degree programmes

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
2B4J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	55	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana 85100 Potenza
2B5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	35	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Segreteria Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ) (Tel.0975354203)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Presidio Ospedaliero di Villa D'Agri "Ospedale San Pio da Pietrelcina" Via C. Colombo, 15/A 85050 Villa D'Agri (PZ)
2A2J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	140	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2A5J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	33	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri A.S.L. Rome 1 Piazza di Santa Maria della Pietà 5, Pavilion 90, 1st floor 00135 Rome
2F9A	Nursing (L/SNT1)	95	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero University Degree and Master Course c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6, 25121 Brescia (Tel. 0303518656)	Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Degree Course and University Master's Degree c/o Istituto Artigianelli in Via G. Piamarta 6 25121 Brescia
2A6J	Nursing (L/SNT1)	50	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino (Tel. 0115294481)	Ospedale Cottolengo Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza Via Cottolengo, 14 10152 Torino
2B2J	Midwifery (L/SNT1)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2B8J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	60	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2B0J	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	30	Socio-Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT) (Tel. 0761292570)	Social Health and Rehabilitation Complex "Villa Immacolata" Strada Sammartinese 65/A 01030 San Martino al Cimino (VT)
2N2D	Physiotherapy (L/SNT2)	40	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel. 0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2B9J	Orthoptic and Ophtalmologic Assistance (L/SNT2)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2D6A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy (L/SNT2)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G9A	Speech and Language Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2G2A	Occupational Therapy* (L/SNT2)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F2A	Childhood Neuro and Psycomotricity (L/SNT2)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G6B	Cardiocirculatory pathophysiology and cardiovascular perfusion techniques (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F.

Vito, 1 00168 Rome

2C1J	Dietistic (L/SNT3)	20	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2H9A	Dietistic* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2P9A	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2C8J	Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (L/SNT3)	15	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza (Tel.0971.612877)	Azienda Ospedaliera Regionale "San Carlo" Contrada Macchia Romana, 85100 Potenza
2Z0J	Dental Hygiene (L/SNT3)	16	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2G8A	Dental Hygiene* (L/SNT3)	20	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano (tel. 0471067200)	Polo Universitario delle Professioni Sanitari "Claudiana" in Via Lorenz Böhler, 13 39100 Bolzano
2C3J	Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (L/SNT3)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management - L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome
2F6A	Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques (L/SNT4)	10	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Student Service Rome Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome

CODE	DEGREE PROGRAMME	SEATS	DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT	LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
3D5F	Cosmetic Science and Technology (L-29)	30	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome	Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

CODE

DEGREE PROGRAMME

SEATS

DEGREE COURSE SECRETARIAT

LOCATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

3D5F

Cosmetic Science and Technology

(L-29)

30

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Rome Student Campus Student Career and Services Management

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

"A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome

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Internships and career opportunities

The Faculty offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.

Internships and vocational training

The internship represents one of the central elements of the three-year degree programme in Ostetricia and accompanies students on a path of progressive professional growth, aimed at developing the clinical, relational and organisational skills required by the midwifery profession. The activities are carried out under the supervision of clinical and educational tutors, encouraging a gradual assumption of autonomy and responsibility.

The internship experiences take place in a network of excellent care facilities, including the "A. Gemelli" University Hospital Foundation IRCCS, the Gemelli Isola and the Counseling Centers of the ASL Roma 2.

At the end of each academic year, the skills acquired are assessed through an internship exam that includes the tutors' evaluations, elaborations on clinical cases and a practical test with simulation of care settings in the obstetric, gynecological and neonatal areas, ensuring a complete verification of the professional preparation achieved.

Internship in a nutshell

Compulsory: expected to start from the second semester of the first year and divided into activities of increasing complexity

Where it takes place: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Gemelli Isola and Consultors of the ASL Roma 2

Areas of expertise: delivery room, obstetrics and nursery, obstetric pathology, obstetric emergency room, gynecology, prenatal diagnostics, neonatal intensive care, specialist clinics and community services

Dedicated tutoring: each student is supported by clinical and educational tutors who accompany the learning path and the progressive acquisition of professional autonomy

Evaluation: at the end of each academic year there is an internship exam based on tutor evaluations, analysis of clinical cases and practical simulation tests

The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.

Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

The training programme prepares students to independently manage obstetric care in different care contexts, integrating scientific knowledge, clinical experience and attention to the person, in compliance with the principles of Midwifery and evidence-based practice.

Clinical evaluation

Identification of the care needs of women, newborns and families, with early recognition of risk situations and activation of the most appropriate pathways

Pregnancy and childbirth assistance

Management of pregnancy, labor, childbirth and physiological puerperium according to the professional profile of the midwife

Obstetric and neonatal emergencies

Intervention in the main emergency situations in collaboration with the multi-professional team

Newborn care

Assessment of the healthy and at-risk newborn, support for adaptation to extrauterine life and participation in resuscitation procedures

Education and counselling

Accompaniment of women and families in health promotion, preparation for birth and support of breastfeeding

Hospital-community care

Taking care of the woman throughout the birth process, ensuring continuity between hospital and local services

Evidence-based approach

Consultation and interpretation of scientific literature to guide care decisions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Participation in care pathways together with health professionals, respecting the roles and safety of care

Diagnostic technologies and tools

Use of cardiotocography, obstetric ultrasound and other methods to support clinical practice

The experience gained during the programme allows you to deal with different care situations with awareness, offering qualified care for women, newborns and families and contributing to the improvement of the quality of care.

Career prospects

The three-year degree in Ostetricia qualifies you to practice the profession of midwife and opens access to numerous health, hospital and territorial contexts, in which to accompany the woman, the newborn and the family throughout the birth process and in the different stages of reproductive life.

Birth points and obstetrics departments: taking charge of pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the physiological puerperium

Family counselling centres and community services: health promotion, birth accompaniment, parenting support, postpartum care and breastfeeding support

Obstetric and gynaecological clinics: prevention, screening, monitoring of physiological pregnancy and protection of sexual and reproductive health

Prenatal diagnosis and maternal-fetal medicine: collaboration in maternal and fetal monitoring pathways

Gynecology and gynecological surgery: inclusion in the operating units dedicated to women's health and specialized surgical pathways

Neonatology and neonatal intensive care: support of the team in the care of the healthy and at-risk newborn and in support of the family

Pelvic health and pelvic floor rehabilitation: interventions dedicated to prevention, functional recovery and female well-being

Freelance profession: exercise of the activity within the limits provided for by the legislation, with services dedicated to pregnancy, the birth path, health education and breastfeeding support

Research and training: participation in scientific projects, teaching activities and professional innovation initiatives, after adequate post-graduate training

The wide variety of experiences gained during the programme allows you to build a career in clinical, territorial, scientific and educational fields, responding to the evolving health needs of women, newborns and the community.

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Continuing your studies

The course of study can continue with postgraduate programmes that allow students to deepen specialised skills, develop coordination skills and contribute to the innovation of the midwifery profession.

Graduate degrees: continuation of studies with the graduate degree in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences and, from 2026, with the graduate degree in Midwifery Sciences, to deepen the areas of training, health management, service organisation, research and professional leadership

First level Master's degree: specialisation courses in areas such as management and coordination of health professions, pelvic health and pelvic floor rehabilitation, territorial assistance and taking care of women and families

PhD: access, after obtaining the graduate degree, to paths dedicated to academic research and innovation in the obstetrics and healthcare field

The focus on research methodology and evidence-based practice provides a solid basis for successfully addressing the subsequent levels of university education and contributing to the development of the discipline of midwifery.

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