Course Schedule

The course programme is characterised by a broad interdisciplinary experience. Aimed at master’s graduates in architecture, design and engineering who wish to acquire or improve specific skills in the field of design, construction and management of a social-healthcare facility and of the city that promotes the wellbeing of its residents, the programme consists of a six-month period of theoretical courses held by IUAV lecturers and professionals in the sector divided into three main areas:

– theory, safety, regulations and preliminary architectural design of healthcare facilities;

– architectural design and interior design of healthcare facility;

– city-based care, wellness infrastructure and design of community care and support centres.

On completion of the theoretical phase, there will be an internship and a master’s thesis to be carried out at a company or a professional firm operating in the sector. The academic objectives are 60 credits, of which 45 credits are achieved through theoretical courses and 15 through the company internship and the master’s thesis. At the end of the course, the title of 2nd Level University Master’s Degree will be awarded.

Areas of Study

The Master programme will cover the following areas of study:
Module I – Preparatory study for the architectural design of a hospital or social-healthcare facility (15 credits) (7 weeks);
Module II – Interior design and layout for a hospital or social-healthcare facility (15 credits) (7 weeks);
Module III – Design for urban care, therapeutic gardens, residential care homes, and community-based day centers (15 credits) (7 weeks);
Module IV – Internship and project thesis at companies in the sector or professional firms (12.5 weeks);
Final Jury and Presentation of the Master’s Thesis.

Course duration

One year, for a total of 1500 hours, 375 hours of which of frontal teaching and 750 hours of individual study. 375 hours of 3-month-long internship, with mandatory attendance, will be spent developing a design thesis (feasibility study) in companies in the sector or professional firms, with which the University will establish an agreement necessary to validate the Master degree.

Course locations and timetable

Thursdays 14:00-19:00 and Fridays 9:00-13:00 / 14:00-19:00h; Saturdays 9:00-13:00

Module I: Ospedale dell’Angelo, Mestre and Palazzo Badoer, Venice

Module II and III: Palazzo Badoer, Venice

Calendar of activities

2025

3 October: Deadline for submitting applications and paying the registration fee (€50)
14 October: Publication of the ranking
20 October: Deadline for enrollment
11 December: Start of the Master

2025