Autism spectrum from childhood to adulthood
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: Second-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Ibrida
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Applications open until 21 December 2025
Start date: 21 January 2026
Italian
Italian
The postgraduate degree course Spettro autistico dal bambino all'adulto is designed to train medical psychiatrists, child neuropsychiatrists and psychologists in the management of individuals with autism spectrum disorders from childhood to adulthood.
The training programme equips participants with clinical, neurobiological, pharmacological, and relational skills necessary to develop integrated, continuous, and high-quality care strategies to meet the specific mental health needs of patients with autism spectrum disorders throughout their lives.
The skills acquired through this postgraduate degree course can also serve as specialised training for primary and secondary school teachers working with students affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the postgraduate degree course can work in the following fields:
- psychiatric and child neuropsychiatric services
- hospital services for the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders
- local services (mental health centre, associated medical practices, clinics, foster homes for people with disabilities)
- community and day care centres, residential and semi-residential psychiatric services
- facilities supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Fees
In person
Regular students:
2000 € payable in 3 instalments
- 800 € no later than 09 January 2026
- 600 € no later than 15 April 2026
- 600 € no later than 15 June 2026
Auditing students:
800 € in a single installment
Registration fee reductions are available for 2 students as specified in the call for applications.
