Summer in Rome - Public Health (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Invigorating and bustling, Rome offers a delightful mix of new, old, and ancient, and makes the perfect base to experience Italian culture
• Take coursework in public health and epidemiology from the Italian perspective, a universal coverage, nationalized system
• From gelato at the foot of the Spanish Steps to a quick slice of pizza on your way to tour the Sistine Chapel, Rome offers some of the best examples of Italian cuisine, culture, and architecture in a walkable and friendly city
• Hop on the train to explore Tuscany, seaside towns, the mountains, or Venice—Italian trains make it easy to explore Italy’s other famous destinations
LIFE ABROAD
The School of Medicine and Surgery at Università Cattolica is internationally acclaimed. Università Cattolica Agostino Gemelli University Hospital is currently ranked the best hospital in Italy and in the top 50 worldwide based on the World’s Best Hospital 2021 Ranking by Newsweek.
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
All students in the program participate in co-curricular site visits one day per week. The "SpazioVivo" Cultural Centre on campus organizes cultural and recreational activities. Among other things it promotes and organizes concerts, art and photographic exhibitions, theatrical productions, literary competitions, meetings with authors, and guided cultural tours.
Housing & Meals
Students live in shared off-campus apartments. Meals are not included. Students will have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices.
Explore Rome
A true cultural capital, Rome is know as the Eternal City and the cradle of western civilization. Wandering the picturesque streets, eating at one of the city's many pizzierias, cafes or trattorias, and people-watching in the piazza are all central to the Roman experience. An open-air museum, students can visit many of the world’s most breathtaking masterpieces, from Michelangelo’s ceiling in la Cappella Sistina to the beautiful attractions in Piazza Navona, la Fontana di Trevi, il Vittoriano, and il Colosseo.
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Course Description
The summer program in Rome is divided into two sessions. Each session has a duration of two weeks. Students may enroll in one course per session. Each two-week course is worth 6 ECTS (3 U.S. credits) and grants 44 contact hours. Students will have classes five days per week including participation in site visites related to course content. All courses are taught entirely in English.
Summer 2025 courses and syllabi:
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Session A: June 9-June 20, 2025 |
Session B: June 23-July 4, 2025 |
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*Course assignments will be allocated based on course preference and submission timeline.
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IMPORTANT SESSION INFORMATION:
- Please select the session(s) you plan to attend from the options below.
- Pay close attention to the course names and the session they are offered in the chart above. Students can only register for ONE course per session. It is NOT POSSIBLE to register for two courses from the same session. If you wish to take two, you must select the program term that indicates both courses.
- It is not possible to change the course or session (from Session A to Session B) or program length (from 2 weeks to 4 weeks or 4 weeks to 2 weeks) after you receive your placement from ISEP or by March 15th, whichever comes first.
- All students will complete an internal application with UNICATT after they have been placed with ISEP. You must select the same session in the UNICATT application as you selected with the ISEP application.
- It is not possible to take exams early or remotely.
COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
As indicated above, some classes in this program have limited capacity. We’ll do our best to help you register for your preferred classes. In order for ISEP to accomplish this, please indicate your preference of enrollment by selecting the appropriate term under 'Semester & Prices'. Your session/course selections will be finalized after placement when completing your ISEP Course Request List.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The official arrival date will be the Sunday before classes start. The official end date will be the Saturday after classes end. Please keep in mind which session your course(s) are offered, A, B, or A & B.
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