Basic Human Sciences

A.Y. 2025/2026
4
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
M-PSI/01 M-PSI/08 MED/45
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Getting to know and understanding the basic psychological functions and the fundamental mechanisms used by individuals interacting with the natural and social environment as they adapt to it.
Obtaining notions about appropriate management of the relationship with the patients, while identifying their disease management style and personal and social resources. Considering the biopsychosocial perspective when it comes to the sharing of roles and responsibilities of both patients and healthcare professionals.
To get to know and understand the influence of social norms and beliefs specific to the culture of origin of the patients when it comes to the conception of health and disease in a multi-ethnic society. This with particular reference to the management of these patients, the perception of the role of the healthcare professionals, to the modalities of communication regarding the symptoms and the expectations regarding the treatment they are receiving.
Acquire knowledge required in order to establish effective and appropriate communication and
relationships with the patients and their family members, as well as with other healthcare
professionals, by being aware of one's own values and others' values.
Deepening the knowledge regarding the professional and ethical basis of the relationship of trust with the assisted people in order to provide the protection of their safety, privacy and dignity.
Acquire the knowledge to develop skills in the helping relationship with the assisted person.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will learn notions regarding the basis of communication and the helping relationship
The student will identify the basic psychological functions and the fundamental mechanisms utilized in the interaction with the environment.
The student will identify the main methodologies when it comes to the helping relationship with the patient and their family members.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Sezione: Cernusco SN

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Rodolfi Giorgia

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Arcadi Paola

Sezione: Cesano Boscone

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Ghezzi Iride

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Totaro Cesare

Sezione: Crema

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Galvani Silvia

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: Don Gnocchi

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: Fatebenefratelli

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Poletti Barbara

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Marranca Rosangela

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: IEO

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Mazzocco Ketti

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Oliveri Serena

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Grisanti Stefania

Sezione: INT

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Prioni Sara

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: Lodi

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Cacciatori Ivana

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Cacciatori Ivana

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Villani Miriam

Sezione: Magenta

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Bogazzi Barbara

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: Niguarda

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Barile Francesca

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Fascendini Simona

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: La Torre Anna Rita

Sezione: Policlinico

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Nasta Maria Teresa

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Accardi Roberto

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Marelli Federica

Sezione: Rho

Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [D64-12](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000d64-12)
Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Poletti Barbara

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Ripa Paola

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Cassioli Simona

Sezione: Sacco

Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [D64-12](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000d64-12)
Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Zanaschi Raffaella

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Ripa Paola

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

Sezione: San Carlo

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Callus Edward

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Oziosi Alfonso

Sezione: San Donato

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Fiolo Valentina

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Nania Tiziana

Sezione: San Giuseppe

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Poletti Barbara

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Ripa Paola

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Ripa Paola

Sezione: San Paolo

Modules or teaching units
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours

General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Gullotta Antonella

Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric
MED/45 - NURSING - University credits: 1
Lessons: 15 hours
Professor: Di Prisco Laura