Study Plans 2024/25
Medtec is a very interesting programme. The acquisition of engineering knowledge improves traditional skills, leading to better and constantly updated medical practice as well as more effective healthcare management.
The programme is based on an innovative curriculum that aims to promote the training of a professional figure of Surgeon with a wealth of skills strongly enriched with the acquisition of knowledge, methodological and technological skills typical of engineering.
Students gain skills in various fields, including artificial intelligence, biosignals, omics, big data, tissue engineering, biomaterials and bioprinting, nanotechnology, electronics, biomedical and surgical robotics , neurotechnology, virtual and augmented reality.
The undergraduate programme provides for the acquisition of a total of 390 ECTS over six years of the programme, distributed as follows:
- 360 ECTS required to obtain the integrated degree in Medicine and Surgery directly qualifying for the profession (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
- 30 additional ECTS to obtain the Undergraduate Programme Degree in Biomedical Engineering (Roma Tre University)
The professional internship activities in the hospital (at the patient's bedside) that will be carried out starting from the second year of the programme will allow an early contact between the student and the reality of the hospital and will contribute to the development of problem-solving skills.