Humanitas University

Overview

The MEDTEC School at Humanitas University offers a unique 6-year program that integrates Medicine and Biomedical Engineering. This English-taught curriculum is developed in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, enabling students to earn both a Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical training at Humanitas Hospitals, providing students with practical experience in a real-world healthcare setting.

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to seamlessly blend medical education with engineering principles, featuring a comprehensive range of subjects that evolve over the duration of the program.

Core academic areas include:

• Statistics
• Automation and Mechatronics
• Bioelectric Signal Processing and Modelling
• Computer Science
• Basics of Circuit Theory
• Molecular and Computational Biology and Medical Genetics

Clinical training

Beginning in the later years of the program, students will engage in structured clinical training at Humanitas Hospitals. This training, overseen by expert tutors, bridges theoretical knowledge with practical patient care experience, enhancing clinical competency.

Learning support and enrichment

Students are encouraged to participate in various university societies and campus activities. Additional academic opportunities, such as honors pathways and specialized university programs, may be available to further enrich the educational experience alongside the main curriculum.

Entry requirements

While specific standardized test score requirements such as GRE, GMAT, or GPA have not been disclosed, applicants are expected to meet general educational criteria.

General requirements include:

• Holding a High School Diploma obtained after at least 12 years of education.
• Being in the final year required to obtain a diploma that meets the specified qualifications.
• If holding a UK High School Diploma, achieving 3 A Levels or a combination of 3 different A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in the Scientific area is required.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MEDTEC School are well-equipped for a variety of career paths in both medicine and biomedical engineering. They can pursue roles in hospitals, research institutions, and industries related to healthcare technology and innovation. The dual qualification provides a competitive edge in the job market, opening doors to diverse opportunities in clinical practice, engineering roles, and further academic pursuits.