The Single Cycle degree programme in Medicine and Surgery trains students to become competent doctors in all fundamental fields of medical science who, with the knowledge acquired in the programme are able to continue specialist studies in all medical and surgical fields, exercising any of the roles foreseen by the health system regulations and who are in the best possible condition to apply lifelong learning techniques. The three biennial programmes generally run over twelve semesters. On a yearly basis, in compliance with the teaching regulation, the Degree Programme Board decides on the division of the various learning activities according to their appropriateness of the various planned course units to the specific learning outcomes.