The course is based on the didactic approach of Humanitas University and Politecnico di Milano adopt an educational approach that promote interactive methodologies.
The Course
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.
Organisation and Assessment
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). |
Academic Calendar
I Semester began on 23rd September 2019
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Study Plan
| Semester | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fundamentals of Experimental Physics | 10 |
| 1st | Chemistry and Organic Chemistry | 6 |
| 1st | Mathematics | 10 |
| 2nd | Cell Biology, Embriology 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 | Professional activity | 1 |
| Semester | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Statistics | 6 |
| 1st | Automation and Mechatronics | 6 |
| 1st | Bioelectric signal processing and modeling | 4 |
| 1st | Computer science | 5 |
| 1st | Basics of Circuit theory | 5 |
| annual | Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry II | 25 |
| 2nd | Molecular and Computational Biology and Medical Genetics |
9 |
| 2nd | Professional activity | 1 |
| Semester | Course name | 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 | Professional activity | 9 |
| Semester | Course name | 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 modeling and technologies for artificial organs |
6 |
| annual | Professional activity | 14 |
| Semester | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Molecular Oncology | 8 |
| 1st | Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health | 7 |
| 1st | Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics | 9 |
| 1st | Doctor – Patient Communication | 1 |
| 2nd | Head and Neck Diseases | 6 |
| 2nd | Dermatology,Clinical immunology and infectious diseases |
7 |
| 2nd | Bone and joint and Technologies in Rehabilitation | 11 |
| annual | 20 |
| Semester | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Patient Management | 18 |
| 1st | Pediatrics, Ostetrics and Gynecology | 6 |
| 2nd | Healthcare Robotics and active ageing | 10 |
| 2nd | Emergency and Life support | 7 |
| 2nd | Legal Medicine and Bioethics | 4 |
| 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 |
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.
Teaching and learning methods
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. Classes aim to encourage student engagement and interaction, with a strong focus on group work through data collection, data management and follow-up discussions with the teaching staff, as in the case of the flipped classroom approach.
