Bachelor of Science

Molecular and Technical Medicine

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Shape the future of medicine

This degree programme combines the exciting topics of medical technology and molecular biology. We ask ourselves questions such as: What happens in the organism? How does the body work? How do physiological processes take place and how do diseases develop? Since the corona pandemic, everyone has had to deal with PCR or antigen tests – but you'll learn how they work and for which diseases they and many others are used. The biomedical sciences are a rapidly developing field. We have an overview of these and prepare you for the future!

  • ECTS: 210 ECTS
  • Programme duration: 7 semesters
  • Campus: Schwenningen
  • Faculty: Medical and Life Sciences
  • Programme begins: summer semester (March), winter semester (October)
  • Application deadline: 15 January (summer semester), 15 July (winter semester)
  • Entry requirements: university entrance qualification
  • Teaching language: German and English
  • Accreditation: yes (accredited through the university system accreditation)
  • Research in focus Our focus is on biochemical and pharmaceutical processes, not on working with patients. Biomedical diagnostics, research and development and the analysis of "big data" are becoming increasingly important - come join us!
  • Imaging and more How does a CT or ultrasound image become a diagnosis? Technology is important to us, but always in medical application. We also train you in business administration and quality management - for even better prospects on the job market.
  • Biomedicine in the lab During your studies, you'll be working with state-of-the-art equipment in our laboratory for molecular biomedicine. You may then be able to use this for your own research project in your thesis.
  • Bilingual, international English is the language of science. That's why you can gain a German-English bilingual degree with us by spending time abroad, for example during your internship semester and thesis, and by choosing your courses carefully.

Details of the programme

Programme content and structure

Modern biomedicine makes an important contribution to overcoming the major challenges of the 21st century. That's why you'll be studying current topics on our degree programme - across disciplines. In addition to traditional natural sciences and molecular biology, you'll also be taught application-related content from medicine, laboratory diagnostics and medical technology. The analysis of large amounts of data is becoming increasingly relevant, and we also train you in this area. This will give you a head start in many different professional fields. Because new topics and techniques are constantly taking centre stage both in the job market and in research, we are constantly optimising our course content to keep you up to date!

 

 

Foundation courses

The foundation courses comprise the first and second semester. We teach you the basics in lectures and through practical. Chemistry, physics, maths and biological subjects will equip you for the rest of your studies. Of course, medical subjects such as anatomy and physiology are also on your timetable. Your English courses are specially adapted to the requirements of the department.

Advanced courses

In the third to seventh semesters, we introduce you to increasingly complex interrelationships. For example, you'll learn how biochemical or molecular biological processes cause diseases – but also how therapeutics counteract them. The analysis of biological data is particularly important here. It also involves areas such as stem cell biology, immunology and imaging. You can specialise further through your student research project and several electives.

 

Practice and thesis

You will complete your internship semester and your thesis in a company, a research institute or a hospital. There you will apply your knowledge in practice, take on responsibility and learn about real issues. Our partnerships with companies and research institutes will help you find the right place. At the end of the course, you will carry out independent scientific work in your thesis as a key qualification for your career.

  • 31% Biology / molecular biology
  • 26% Medicine
  • 17% Data analysis
  • 14% Physics and engineering
  • 12% Soft skills (languages, business studies)

Entry requirements

No special prior knowledge is required. However, you should have an interest in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics) and find medical questions such as, "How do diseases develop?" or "How does the body work at a molecular or cellular level?" interesting.

What's included

Your career prospects

Occupational sectors

Business and industry, research and development

  • Basic research, applied research
  • Quality management / quality assurance
  • Product development / product management
  • Laboratory facilities, research and development

Basic research, doctorate

  • Development and implementation of scientific and general evaluations

Clinics and medical care centers

  • Collaboration in diagnostics
  • Quality management, hygiene
  • Medical technology, laboratory technology, environmental protection, environmental medicine
  • Cardiotechnology (after appropriate specialisation)
  • Collaboration in the design and implementation of clinical studies

Authorities with a focus on safety, environment and hygiene

  • Quality management
  • Hygiene management
  • Infection control

Labs & equipment

Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences

At the Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences, everything revolves around the life sciences. Those who study with us contribute to improving people's health and quality of life. Our society is aging – which is why specialist knowledge in areas such as process engineering and (molecular) medicine, medical technology and biosciences is becoming increasingly important. Our degree programmes train you to become sought-after experts in biotechnology, the environment, diagnostics or therapy and prevention.

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences (MLS)

 

The MLS faculty is one of the strongest in research at HFU. You will gain many insights into current research issues during your studies and will be able to participate in specific tasks.

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Your key contacts

  • Prof. Dr. Nicolas Werbeck
    Prof. Dr. Nicolas Werbeck Dean of Studies Molecular and Technical Medicine (BSc)
    Dean of Studies Precision Medicine Diagnostics (MSc)
  • Dr. Birgit Fritz
    Dr. Birgit Fritz Member of academic staff

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