Details of Programme

Details of programme (I35728-1)

In the first semester, the basics of applied medical diagnostics are taught in theory and practice. Building on these basics, in the second semester students focus on individual areas of interest by taking an elective module. Here, particular importance is placed on independent research based on solid scientific principles. In the third and final semester, the Master's thesis is written, providing the opportunity for the development and/or application of their own application or research-based ideas.

Medical diagnostics profits from new findings and technologies deriving from the classic natural sciences on a continual basis. These often lead to faster results and more successful treatment in established natural science technologies including the field of medicine. The Precision Medicine Diagnostics study programme was thus designed to meet the demand for experts in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Some of the topics dealt with are new high-throughput methods, personalised medicine (e.g., biomarkers in diagnostics and prognostics), transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.

A research project on a current topic carried out in the second semester introduces students to independent scientific work and analytical thinking.

 

Why study Precision Medicine Diagnostics?

We offer:

  • a multidisciplinary programme with an innovative approach to the interface of medicine, natural sciences and technology
  • excellent career prospects in a wide variety of career pathways
  • qualifications for positions of responsibility in hospitals, industry and research institutes
  • broad-ranging project collaborations
  • state of the art equipment and laboratories on the Schwenningen Campus and in affiliated institutes
  • small groups and individualised support
Curriculum
Learning objectives

Learning outcomes - subject knowledge and skills

  • comprehensive knowledge of medical and natural science issues as well as the current technologies utilised in these fields, particularly in molecular analytics
  • provision of validated data allowing physicians to make diagnoses
  • ability to gather, critically analyse and present complex data
  • ability to assess and take into account the social, scientific and ethical consequences of findings, decisions and developments
  • ability to independently acquire the use of new technologies
  • utilization of all diagnostic techniques available and evaluation of their diagnostic value
  • interpretation of different performance parameters connected with molecular diagnostics as well as insight into clinical utilization and quality control

Learning outcomes - transferable skills

  • ability to work as part of a team particularly in multi-discipline work and research groups
  • ability to make scientifically sound decisions independently, taking into account social, scientific and ethical issues
  • ability to independently develop scientific and technical expertise
  • ability to present results to both an expert and non-expert audience
  • problem-oriented thinking and independent problem-solving

Learning outcomes - employability skills

  • optimization of professional qualification by fulfilling requirements of a number of job descriptions
  • multi-disciplinary education at the interface of medical science, natural science and technology, filling the existing gap between these fields
  • ability to take partial or complete responsibility for a project and / or a team