Program Structure
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). |
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.