The course is characterised by a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to teaching, with a total of 360 credits distributed into 12 semesters.
Classes aim to encourage student engagement and interaction, with a strong focus on group work through problem-based learning, data management and follow-up discussions with teachers, such as the flipped classroom approach.
The degree programme includes both single-subject courses and integrated course modules to ensure the full integration of engineering skills with clinical training.
Study Plan
Teaching and assessment
Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano adopt an educational approach that promotes interactive methodologies; these include research-based learning, problem-based learning, problem solving, case methods and skill-based portfolios to guarantee a solid integration between theoretical concepts acquired during teaching activities and practical training sessions, as well as the promotion of critical thinking.
ECTS
On completing your studies in Medicine with a total of 360 ECTS, if you have also acquired the 30 additional ECTS during the six-year degree programme, you will be able to apply to Politecnico di Milano for the issuance of the three-year degree award in Biomedical Engineering.
Thesis
In order to complete your degree you will be required to write a degree thesis, supervised by professors from the two Universities. The thesis will involve the development of a project, based on the application of the acquired multidisciplinary skills.
Organisation
Years 1-3 | Include opportunities for practical experience, internships, specialised laboratories and the acquisition of soft skills, key to the development of doctor-patient relationships. |
| Semester I | The course will be held at Politecnico di Milano. |
| Semester II | The course will be held at Humanitas University to facilitate student integration between the fields of Medicine and Engineering. |
Years 4-6 | The degree programme will include both single-subject and integrated course modules where teaching staff from Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano will be co-present in the classroom to ensure the full integration of engineering skills in clinical training. The same approach of co-tutoring will be further adopted during a number of medical professionalising activities. The clinical component will always play a central role thanks to the close connection with Humanitas hospital. |
| Semesters I & II | The courses will be held at Humanitas University (the courses are mainly dedicated to clinical training, professionalising activities and use of the Simulation Center “Mario Luzzato” and other Humanitas hospitals). |
Pathways to Excellence
For students seeking additional challenges and opportunities, Humanitas University offers specialized programs that go beyond the standard curriculum.
The aim of the Honors Track is to help students understand their aptitude for a specific area of specialization, guiding them toward a more informed choice of Medical Residency School.
To find out more, visit the dedicated page.
The Virgilio Program is a project funded by Fondazione Cariplo and coordinated by the University of Milano-Bicocca, in collaboration with Humanitas University and the University of Milan.
The program is aimed at a select group of students enrolled in the third year of the Medicine and Surgery degree, with the goal of training future physician-researchers capable of integrating patient care with biomedical research, fostering a solid understanding of the connection between basic and clinical research.
Throughout the program, students will be supported by a team of tutors and mentors who will guide them in completing the training activities, preparing their experimental thesis, and integrating into research laboratories.
- Language: English
- Duration: 3 years (from the 3rd to the 6th year)
- Training activities: interdisciplinary seminars, dedicated courses, and practical and laboratory work
- Academic credits: up to 60 additional ECTS
- Flexibility: the opportunity to conduct research at any of the three partner universities
Throughout the program, students will be supported by a team of tutors and mentors who will guide them in selecting research projects, developing their experimental thesis, and integrating into the research group that best aligns with their interests. The Virgilio Program prepares students both to gain a deep understanding of the connection between basic research and clinical application, and to translate laboratory discoveries into therapies that can change patients’ lives.
Call for Applications a.y. 2026/2027
Annex A
For further information, visit the Virgilio Program website.
