MedTec School
Pieve Emanuele, Italy
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 23,156 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* February 26th, 2026 dealine to take the test in both rounds available; March 12th, 2026 deadline to take the test only in the II round
** Non EU| EU: 4th| 1st - 10, 156 EUR | 2nd - 15,156 EUR| 3rd - 19,156 EUR
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Key Summary
The 6-year degree course in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, entirely taught in English, is run by Humanitas University in partnership with Politecnico di Milano.
100 places are annually available:
- 80 places for European students
- 20 places for Non-European students
What is MEDTEC School?
Precision medicine, big data, AI, nanotechnologies, surgical robots, 3D printing and bio-prosthesis: this degree programme will enable a doctor to treat patients through the management of technological developments in medicine and related sectors, including disease prevention and treatment, patient rehabilitation and the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
The degree programme aims to train professionals who will be able to apply medical and technological know-how as a means of providing innovative and quality medicine. In a global context of increasing complexity, technological innovation makes it possible to improve the quality of life sustainably, innovating care and humanising the doctor-patient relationship.
The program strongly focuses on enhancing the medical skills of a doctor through the integration and acquisition of the basic competencies and approaches relevant to Biomedical Engineering. At the end of the course, students obtain two degrees: the Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering (both are recognized all over Europe and in many non-European countries).
Humanitas University offers a range of additional opportunities aimed at supporting both academic and personal development. Students may choose to participate in Student Societies, take part in university sports activities, or apply for advanced academic programmes such as the Honors Track and the Virgilio Program. These initiatives are designed to complement the core curriculum and encourage active engagement.
Future doctors can also benefit from a study period abroad through Travel Grants and the Erasmus programme.
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.
First Semester
- Fundamentals of Experimental Physics
- Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Cell Biology, Embryology and Histology
- Regional anatomy and gross neuroanatomy
- Cell Physiology and Biochemistry I
- Professionalism, Bioethics and History of Medicine
- Professionalising Activities
Second Semester
- Statistics
- Automation and Mechatronics
- Computer science
- Basics of Circuit Theory
- Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry II
- Bioelectric signal processing and modelling
- Molecular and Computational Biology and Medical Genetics
- Professionalising Activities
Third Semester
- Biomedical Electronics and Instrumentation
- Biomechanics and Thermodynamics
- Biocompatibility and Biomaterials
- Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
- Doctor-Patient Communication *
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Professionalising Activities
* Doctor-patient communication is a single exam that takes place in the fifth year.
Fourth Semester
- Organ System Diseases I: Blood, Heart and Lung
- Organ System Diseases II: Kidney and Genito-urinary System
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Pharmacology
- Organ System Diseases III: Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems, Nutrition and Metabolism
- Doctor-Patient Communication *
- Patient-specific modelling and technologies for artificial organs
- Professionalising Activities
Doctor-patient communication is a single exam that takes place in the fifth year.
Fifth Semester
- Molecular Oncology
- Neurosciences and Mental Health
- Advanced Imaging and Diagnostics
- Doctor-Patient Communication*
- Head and Neck Diseases
- Dermatology, Clinical immunology, Rheumatology
- Bone and Joint and Technologies in Rehabilitation
* Doctor-patient communication is a single exam that takes place in the fifth year.
Sixth Semester
- Patient Management
- Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Healthcare Robotics and active ageing
- Emergency and Life support
- Legal Medicine and Bioethics
- Professional activity
- Elective courses
- Thesis
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.
Humanitas University confirmed as medical education excellence in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Humanitas University has been recognised once again as a university of excellence in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025, “Medical and Health” category:
- Ranked among the top 175 institutions worldwide and 4th in Italy out of 1,150 universities across 102 countries.
- Exceptional scores in International Outlook and Research Quality, reflecting our commitment to global collaboration and cutting-edge research.
At the heart of this success is the synergy between Humanitas University and the renowned Humanitas hospitals. Notably, the Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano has been confirmed as Italy’s number one hospital for the third consecutive year by Agenas, hosting a Translational Research Centre with over 500 researchers driving forward innovative medical breakthroughs.
In just 10 years since our foundation, Humanitas University has climbed the global rankings, cementing its reputation as a centre of excellence that attracts the brightest minds from around the world.
The degree programme will provide
- A bio-medical engineering approach to basic science disciplines (e.g. chemistry, physics, statistics, computer science).
- The acquisition of competencies to deal with precision medicine and regenerative medicine.
- Competencies to address complex issues concerning the applications of technology and information analytics to medicine through the integration of pre-clinical and clinical education with basic engineering subjects(such as mathematical analysis, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanics, etc.).
- A multi-disciplinary approach by introducing basic biomedical engineering methodologies and technologies into medical training to foster integration between the two disciplines.
- An innovative approach to doctor-patient interaction that maximises the potential of technologies and intelligent systems for the optimisation of machine-patient interaction and the customisation of therapies and continuity of care.
On completing the degree programme you will:
- Have gained in-depth knowledge of advanced medical technologies and be able to design personalised therapies through the use of complex technological systems for clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
- Be able to optimise therapeutic outcomes based on the potential of data analytics and machine learning techniques, the use of new materials and advanced therapeutic devices such as surgical robots, endo-prostheses, bio-printers and 3D printing.
- Have opportunities to work in numerous medical fields, e.g. biomedical device design, bio-medical technologies or in pharmaceutical industries.
Humanitas University yearly offers a number of merit-based scholarships worth 18.000€. The merit-based scholarships will be given accordingly with the position in the HUMAT admission test ranking, so you first need to sit the test to compete for a scholarship. You can find more information at this link.