Program Structure
Study Plan
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 10 |
| 1st | Chemistry and Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| 1st | Mathematics | 10 |
| Annual | Cell Biology, Embryology and Histology | 11 |
| 2nd | Regional anatomy and gross neuroanatomy | 8 |
| 2nd | Cell Physiology and Biochemistry I | 7 |
| 2nd | Professionalism, Bioethics and History of Medicine | 4 |
| 2nd | Professionalising Activities | 1 |
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Statistics | 6 |
| 1st | Automation and Mechatronics | 6 |
| 1st | Computer science | 5 |
| 1st | Basics of Circuit Theory | 5 |
| Annual | Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry II | 25 |
| 2st | Bioelectric signal processing and modelling | 4 |
| 2nd | Molecular and Computational Biology and Medical Genetics | 9 |
| 2nd | Professionalising Activities | 1 |
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Biomedical Electronics and Instrumentation | 10 |
| 1st | Biomechanics and Thermodynamics | 11 |
| 1st | Biocompatibility and Biomaterials | 5 |
| Annual | Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology | 19 |
| 2nd | Doctor-Patient Communication | 3 |
| 2nd | Professionalising Activities | 9 |
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Organ System Diseases I: Blood, Heart and Lung | 10 |
| 1st | Organ System Diseases II: Kidney and Genito-urinary system | 5 |
| Annual | Public Health | 5 |
| 1st | Healthcare Management | 5 |
| Annual | Pharmacology | 8 |
| 2nd | Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| 2nd | Organ System Diseases III: Endocrine and Gastrointestinal systems, Nutrition and Metabolism | 11 |
| 2nd | Doctor-Patient Communication | 1 |
| 2nd | Patient specific modelling and technologies for artificial organs | 6 |
| Annual | Professionalising Activities | 14 |
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Molecular Oncology | 8 |
| 1st | Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health | 9 |
| 1st | Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics | 9 |
| 1st | Doctor-Patient Communication | 1 |
| 2nd | Head and Neck Diseases | 5 |
| 2nd | Dermatology, Clinical immunology, Rheumatology | 7 |
| 2nd | Bone and joint and Technologies in Rehabilitation | 11 |
| Annual | 20 |
| Semester | Course teaching / Modules | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Patient Management | 18 |
| 1st | Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology | 6 |
| 2nd | Healthcare Robotics and active ageing | 10 |
| 2nd | Emergency and Life support | 7 |
| 2nd | Legal Medicine and Bioethics | 3 |
| Annual | Professional activity | 15 |
| 1st-2nd | Elective courses | 8 |
| 2nd | Thesis | 8 |
In order to take the following exams, you will need to pass the previous exams:
| Cell Biology, Embryology and Histology | Chemistry and Organic Chemistry |
| Cell Physiology and Biochemistry I | Chemistry and Organic Chemistry |
| Bioelectric signal processing and modeling | Mathematics |
| Biomedical Electronics and instrumentation | Basics of Circuit theory |
| Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry II | Fundamentals of Experimental PhysicsCell Biology, Embryology and Histology
Regional anatomy and gross neuroanatomy Cell Physiology and Biochemistry I |
| Molecular and Computational Biology and Medical Genetics | Cell Biology, Embryology and Histology |
| Biomechanics and Thermodynamics | Fundamentals of Experimental Physics |
| Biocompatibility and Biomaterials | Chemistry and Organic Chemistry |
| Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology | Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry II |
| Organ System Diseases I – II – III | Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology |
| Molecular Oncology | Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology |
| Doctor – Patient Communication | Professionalism, Bioethics and History of Medicine |
| Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology | Organ System Diseases I – II – III
Dermatology, Clinical immunology and infectious diseases |
| Patient Management | Organ System Diseases I – II – III
Molecular Oncology Pharmacology Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics Head and Neck Diseases Dermatology, Clinical immunology and infectious diseases Bone and joint and Technologies in Rehabilitation |
| In order to register for the follow year | You need to pass these exams |
| 4th | All the first and second year exams |
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). |
Virgilio Program
The project is funded by Fondazione Cariplo and coordinated by Università degli Studi Milano Bicocca. It is open to students attending Humanitas University, Università degli Studi di Milano and Università degli Studi Milano Bicocca.
Medical students will develop a deep understanding of the link between basic research and clinical research and be able to combine patient care with biomedical research.
The program, taught entirely in English, is intended for a selected number of third-year medical students, who for three years will integrate their curriculum with inter-disciplinary seminars and internship activities in research laboratories.
In particular, the program allows students to gain 60 additional university credits through seminars, courses and laboratory activities.
A team of mentors and tutors will support the students in all their activities, including the preparation of their thesis and laboratory activities.
Thanks to the collaboration between the three universities and the cooperation of the team of mentors and tutors, students will be able to carry out research activities to complete their experimental thesis in any of the three partner universities.
| How to Apply |
|---|
| Download the Call for Applications a.y. 2023/2024
Fill in the following Application Form and send it to virgilio@hunimed.eu, alongside your Motivational Letter. For any additional information, please visit the Virgilio Program official website. |
| Final Rankings |
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| Virgilio Program Rankings for Medicine and Surgery and MEDTEC |