Clinical Communication
A Master's programme that trains health professionals in effective clinical communication.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals or recent graduates who want advanced training in patient communication and health information delivery.
Overview
The Master in Clinical Communication is offered by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto. It provides 120 ECTS of coursework and a research project focused on improving patient‑provider interactions. Students will study communication theory, health literacy, and practical interviewing techniques while developing skills for real clinical settings. The programme expects participants to hold a relevant bachelor's degree and to engage actively in seminars, simulations, and a final thesis.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures, seminars and workshops on communication theory and practice.
- Complete coursework, assignments and examinations covering health communication topics.
- Participate in simulated clinical communication scenarios and role‑plays.
- Design and conduct a research project or thesis on a clinical communication issue.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to develop communication tools for healthcare settings.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, or a related health field
Degree offered: MSc
Language: Portuguese (native or fluent) and English (minimum B2 level)
Instruction: Portuguese (primary) with some English modules
- Basic knowledge of healthcare systems and patient care
- Proficiency in Portuguese language
- Interest in improving patient communication
- Open to EU and non‑EU applicants
- Must hold a recognized bachelor's degree in a relevant field
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Applicants should submit their application through the university's online portal, providing all required documents. The portal link and detailed instructions are available on the programme page.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Motivation letter
- Proof of language proficiency
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