Dr. Serena Petrocchi

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Serena Petrocchi. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Serena Petrocchi is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute of Family Medicine at Università della Svizzera italiana. She holds an MSc and a PhD in Psychology from the Catholic University of Milan. In 2020, she received the Italian National Qualification for Associate Professor. Petrocchi coordinates the Master in Cognitive Psychology and Health Communication and teaches various courses related to Practical Application of Psychology in Health Communication, Advanced Research Methods, and Management. Her previous work includes supervising field projects in cognitive psychology and conducting postdoctoral research at Keele University in the UK under a Marie Curie fellowship. She has also held a senior researcher position at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, focusing on H2020 projects related to patients' preferences in cancer treatments. Her research interests encompass psychosocial determinants of mental and physical health and decision-making processes in healthcare contexts, emphasizing the doctor-patient relationship and predictors of patient satisfaction. Additionally, she has worked within early diagnostic evaluations for signs of Autism in pediatric populations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Università della Svizzera italiana

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
GMAT
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related disciplines At least 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • English language certificate
  • GMAT/GRE (Mandatory for non-EU/non-EFTA)
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance - Master in Finance (MFIN).