Why study Precision Medicine Diagnostics?

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 individualized support

Programme content

Biometrics and Multiparameter Diagnostics

Elective Module

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

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

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