Cognitive Sciences and Decisional Processes (SCO)

Coerentemente con le finalità della classe LM-55 Scienze cognitive, il corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze Cognitive e Processi Decisionali (SCO) intende fornire ai propri laureati una formazione avanzata e di tipo multidisciplinare (psicologica, etico/filosofica, neuroscientifica, metodologica e tecnologica) sui temi delle scienze cognitive, con particolare riferimento allo sviluppo di conoscenze teoriche e competenze applicative per una comprensione profonda dei processi cognitivi (percezione, ragionamento, apprendimento, rappresentazione della conoscenza, coscienza), e per l'analisi e la gestione dei processi decisionali individuali e collettivi in contesti complessi. Il percorso di studio si sviluppa a partire dagli insegnamenti di base che caratterizzano le scienze cognitive, quali psicologia cognitiva, basi anatomofisiologiche dei processi cognitivi, filosofia, metodologia della ricerca scientifica, tecniche di analisi dei dati applicate ai diversi ambiti delle scienze cognitive, e intelligenza artificiale, che caratterizzano gli insegnamenti del primo anno. L'obiettivo del corso è infatti fornire conoscenze teoriche e metodologiche nei diversi ambiti disciplinari fondati le scienze cognitive, per poi focalizzarsi su aspetti più specifici. A questo scopo il secondo anno del CdS si suddivide in due Curriculum: uno è dedicato allo studio dei meccanismi decisionali applicati all'ambito sanitario, e declinati in termini etico/filosofici, della psicologia sociale, delle nuove tecnologie, della gestione del rischio, e dell'analisi dei dati sanitari oggi sempre più numerosi. L'altro Curriculum è dedicato agli aspetti neurocognitivi implicati nella presa di decisione, con approfondimenti sugli aspetti bio-molecolari, sugli aspetti etici, e su quelli relativi all'uso dell'intelligenza artificiale. Tutti i laureati del CdS acquisiranno competenze per traslare i modelli teorici appresi in modelli operativi ed applicativi, conosceranno il background teorico e pratico, e la terminologia adatti a poter dialogare efficacemente con gli specialisti dei diversi domini
consulenza presso enti pubblici e privati, in particolare nell'ambito di:
- enti di ricerca privati e pubblici;
- aziende private;
- aziende ospedaliere;
- pubbliche amministrazioni;
- enti di formazione.
I laureati avranno inoltre acquisito conoscenze e competenze che permetteranno loro di perseguire ulteriori obiettivi formativi di alta formazione (come, per esempio, dottorati di ricerca): potranno applicare competenze avanzate nelle scienze cognitive
utilizzando metodologie simulative, osservative e sperimentali al fine di verificare ipotesi scientifiche partendo dallo studio dei sistemi intelligenti, siano essi naturali o artificiali.
Il corso di studi fornirà inoltre le competenze necessarie per effettuare attività di ricerca nell'ambito dell'analisi e sviluppo di sistemi legati alle prestazioni cognitive umane e della progettazione avanzata di interfacce e di sistemi ergonomici.
Il corso prepara alla professione di (codifiche ISTAT):
- Specialisti in risorse umane - (2.5.1.3.1)
- Specialisti delle relazioni pubbliche, dell'immagine e professioni assimilate - (2.5.1.6.0)
- Esperti della progettazione formativa e curricolare - (2.6.5.3.2)
- Ricercatori e tecnici laureati nelle scienze pedagogiche e psicologiche - (2.6.2.5.2)
Erasmus: Attualmente, i programmi di scambio Erasmus attivi riguardano le Università di Maastricht (Olanda), Osnabruck (Germania) e Mons (Belgio). Grazie al Programma Erasmus Plus, tali scambi permettono agli studenti lo svolgimento di corsi, attività di tirocinio, esami, e talvolta anche la stesura della tesi di laurea in contesti culturali differenti rispetto a quello italiano.
Gli studenti del Corso di Laurea in Scienze Cognitive e Processi Decisionali possono programmare il loro soggiorno Erasmus+ durante il I o il II anno di corso con una durata di 3, 6 o 9 mesi supportati da un grant.
Le attività formative previste durante il soggiorno di studio devono essere approvate dal responsabile Erasmus del Corso di Laurea. Tutte le attività proposte (concordate con l'università straniera tramite un learning agreement) sono compatibili con il piano di studi previsto dal Corso di Laurea e permettono di maturare i CFU richiesti in carriera.
Per i voti ottenuti dagli studenti negli altri Paesi Europei si utilizza la tavola di conversione ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) tramite la quale i voti saranno convertiti in trentesimi secondo una tabella approvata da tutti i Corsi di Laurea di Medicina e Chirurgia dell'Università di Milano, e infine aggiunti nel curriculum di studio dello studente. Il riconoscimento in carriera è pari a 20 CFU per 3 mesi di soggiorno studio, 30 CFU per 6 mesi e 60 CFU per 9 mesi.
Programma di Double Degree:
Oltre ai suddetti programmi di scambio, l'Università degli Studi di Milano ha stipulato un accordo bilaterale di Double Degree con l'Università di Maastricht (Olanda) che coinvolge il Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze Cognitive e Processi Decisionali (Università degli Studi di Milano) e il Master of Science in Psychology (Università di Maastricht). Tale programma offre agli studenti del biennio la possibilità di trascorrere il primo anno di corso presso l'Università degli Studi di Milano, acquisendo le conoscenze e le competenze di base, e di specializzarsi poi in un campo di interesse specifico frequentando il secondo anno presso l'Università partner. Al raggiungimento dei requisiti accademici stabiliti da entrambe le università, gli studenti del partecipano al programma di Double Degree conseguono sia la laurea magistrale in Scienze Cognitive e Processi Decisionali, sia il diploma di laurea (Master of Science) dell'Università partner.
The number of available places is determined annually by the relevant academic bodies, following an evaluation of the structural, instrumental, and staffing resources required to support the program.
Admission to the program is contingent upon passing an entrance examination designed to assess basic competencies and personal preparation. The entrance test will consist of a written examination with multiple-choice questions aimed at evaluating logical reasoning skills, reading comprehension (in Italian), logic, basic biology, basic statistics, and general psychology.
Detailed information regarding the bibliography and structure of the entrance examination will be provided in the Admission Notice and on the webpage https://sco.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi.
Graduates holding a degree in the following classes or those with an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as valid are eligible to sit for the entrance test:
L-2 Biotechnology
L-5 Philosophy
L-20 Communication Sciences
L-24 Psychological Sciences and Techniques
L-SNT/1 Health Professions in Nursing and Midwifery
L-SNT/2 Health Professions in Rehabilitation
L-SNT/3 Technical Health Professions
L-SNT/4 Health Professions in Prevention
Students nearing graduation in the above-mentioned degree classes may also apply, provided they graduate by December 31, 2025.
Graduates from other degree classes, as well as holders of a foreign qualification recognized as valid, may also apply, provided they have earned at least 30 ECTS credits in one or more of the following groups of academic disciplines (SSD):
First group:
M-PSI/01, M-PSI/02, M-PSI/03, M-PSI/04, M-PSI/05, M-PSI/06, M-PSI/07, M-PSI/08
Second group:
M-FIL/01, M-FIL/02, M-FIL/03, M-FIL/04, M-FIL/05
Third group:
SPS/01, SPS/02, SPS/03, SPS/04, SPS/05, SPS/06, SPS/07, SPS/08, SPS/09, SPS/10, SPS/11
IUS/01, IUS/02, IUS/03, IUS/04, IUS/05, IUS/06, IUS/07, IUS/08, IUS/09, IUS/10, IUS/11, IUS/12, IUS/13, IUS/14, IUS/21
SECS-S/01, SECS-S/02, SECS-S/03, SECS-S/04, SECS-S/05, SECS-S/06
Fourth group:
INF/01, MAT/01, MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/04, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/07, MAT/08, MAT/09
Fifth group:
BIO/09, BIO/16, BIO/17, BIO/18, MED/01, MED/03, MED/09, MED/25, MED/26, MED/42, MED/45, MED/47, MED/48
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
Italian proficiency at a B1 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)is a requisite for admission.
This level is assessed by the University Language Centre (SLAM) during the admissions process in any of the following ways:
- An Italian language certificate attesting to a B1 level or higher issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. The certificate must be uploaded during the application process;
- Italian level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. Those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the entry test.
If the applicant does not take or does not pass the entry test, he or she must obtain, by private means, Italian language certification recognized by the University (list of recognized certifications at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349) and submit it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service no later than the deadline set by the degree course (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/46371). If the Italian language requisite has not been satisfied by said deadline, the applicant will not be admitted to the Master's programme and will not be able to sit for any further tests.
Places available: 100 + 5 reserved for non-EU citizens
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 13/03/2025 to 25/08/2025
Application for matriculation: from 11/09/2025 to 18/09/2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - NOTICE
The call for applications is the only official document for admission to degree programmes. Please read it carefully. If you are reading this notice is because the call is available only in Italian as the programme is offered in Italian. Students wishing to enrol must be proficient in Italian.
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Anatomical-Physiological Bases of the Cognitive Processes | 9 | 60 | Italian | BIO/09 MED/26 |
Cognitive Research Methodology | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Metodi quantitativi di analisi dei dati | 6 | 40 | Italian | MED/01 |
Psychology of Decisions | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Artificial Intelligence: Methods and Applications | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
Cognitive Psychology | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Ethical Issues of Decision-Making Processes in Biomedicine | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cognition in Health and Diseases | 12 | 80 | English | BIO/14 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Advanced Cognitive Psychology | 6 | 40 | English | M-PSI/01 |
Neuroethics | 6 | 40 | English | M-FIL/03 |
Neurotechnology and Innovation in Therapeutics | 6 | 40 | English | BIO/14 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making for Health and Medicine | 6 | 40 | English | INF/01 SECS-S/06 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Final Exam | 18 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Anatomical-Physiological Bases of the Cognitive Processes | 9 | 60 | Italian | BIO/09 MED/26 |
Cognitive Research Methodology | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Metodi quantitativi di analisi dei dati | 6 | 40 | Italian | MED/01 |
Psychology of Decisions | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Artificial Intelligence: Methods and Applications | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
Cognitive Psychology | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-PSI/01 |
Ethical Issues of Decision-Making Processes in Biomedicine | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory | ||||
Bioethics of Emerging Technologies in Healthcare | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-FIL/02 |
Clinical Risk Management and Its Implication in Legal and Insurance Field | 9 | 60 | Italian | MED/42 MED/43 MED/45 |
Decision-Making Processes in Groups | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/05 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Persuasive Technology and E-Health | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-PSI/05 |
Use of Data in Medical Decisions | 6 | 40 | Italian | MED/06 MED/08 |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
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Compulsory | ||||
Final Exam | 18 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Optional | ||||
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
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