Details of programme

What to expect in your programme

Details of programme (I143-1)
SPO 12

Weighting of syllabus content

The study programme is broad-based and interdisciplinary. In addition to the classical natural sciences, molecular biology and medical content, it also offers application-related content from medical technology and bioinformatics thus enabling graduates to work in additional fields. In this way the study of "Molecular and Technical Medicine" makes new findings and methods of molecular biology available for medical purposes.

In order to better prepare our graduates for the, in part rapidly changing, job and research market, we are constantly working on optimising our course of study.

Therefore, for all newly enrolled students in Winter Semester 2022/2023, the new Study and Examination Regulations (SPO 13) will apply. For all students who are already enrolled, the old SPO version 12 applies until the completion of their studies.

Foundation level

The lectures and practicals of the foundation level studies of the first and second semesters mainly focus on the principles of the following subjects:

  • chemistry
  • physics
  • mathematics
  • biological subjects
  • insights into classical medicine (anatomy and physiology)

Your undergraduate courses also include language courses. Focus is on Academic English and is adapted to the requirements of the programme.

Advanced level

The advanced studies of the 3rd to 7th semesters cover these subjects in more depth and looks at their connection to disease. How do diseases occur? How do these processes develop in the cell and how do drugs work? A strong emphasis will be put on the analysis of biological data as increasing amounts of these data are produced through new biological methods (e.g. sequencing). In basic applications you will learn to analyze these complex data, which will give you a professional advantage in many areas.

Courses include:

The theoretical content is deepened with practical experience through a student research project and several electives.

Internship semester and bachelor's thesis

During the internship semester and while doing your thesis, you will ideally be working in a company or in another external organisation. This will enable you to apply what you have learned on your course and to learn even more. Many students later end up working for the same company as a result!

Both the practical semester and the thesis are particularly important for optimising your practical knowledge and skills. Our long-standing cooperation with companies and research institutions will help you to find the best place for it. The practical semester in particular will give you an early insight into the requirements and topics that await you in your career. In the thesis, you will then carry out independent scientific work as a key qualification for your professional career.

Where can I find more information?

General Furtwangen University dates and deadlines of can be found here.
Students can find additional forms and supplementary information (e.g. on electives, coursework and theses) on FELIX and in the HFU Form Repository.

MTZ Study and Examinations Regulations

Module catalogue

What electives can I take?

A current listing of electives can be found on External link opens in a new window:FELIX.
The following is an overview of the areas from which electives are offered:

  • Biomolecules
  • Drugs and Drug Discovery
  • Distillery
  • GMP and Quality Assurance
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Neurological diseases and neuroscience
  • Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Sustainability, Microplastics
  • Cell culture technology with practical course