Shape the future of medicine
This degree programme, which can also be taken as a bilingual degree, 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: Faculty III: Health, Medical & Life Sciences
- Programme begins: winter semester (October), summer semester (March)
- Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester), 15 January (summer semester)
- Entry requirements: university entrance qualification
- Teaching language: German and English
- Accreditation: yes
- 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.
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.
Soner Cagun
Graduation MTZ 2022, followed by work at the Helmholtz Center in Munich (neurobiology of diabetes).
Topics: Leptin and cognition. Then a master's degree in “Cell and Molecular Neuroscience” (Graduate Training Center of Neuroscience, International Max Planck Research School, University of Tübingen).
During this time, semester abroad at University College Cork / Ireland. Work in research group on the topic: Relationship between gut microbiome and brain.
From summer 2024 master's thesis at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen (Molecular Signalling Lab), followed by a doctorate there.
Conclusion: “The Molecular and Technical Medicine course prepared me well for research.”
Julia Grüter
After secondary school, vocational training and vocational college, I decided to go to HFU and I'm delighted that this gave me the opportunity to study. The course has given me a wide range of knowledge in many areas.
Currently working at Novartis, Basel in the cell bank center. Before that, I spent a year working in cell culture in a small contract laboratory in Switzerland.
Conclusion: “The internal and external internships (practical semester at the university hospital / pathology) and the associated theory prepared me very well for the professional world. I found my dream job through taking this degree.”
Jessica Abele
During MTZ studies, practical semester at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia. Bachelor's thesis at AbbVie GmbH / Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
Master's degree in “Pharmaceutical Sciences” at Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg. This was followed by a master's thesis at the University of Oxford. Second Master's degree in “Bioscience Enterprise” at the University of Cambridge.
Doctorate in “Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics” at the University of Oxford. In addition to research, work as an analyst in venture capital start-up evaluation.
Julia Küsel
During her MTZ studies, practical semester and bachelor's thesis (at the Institute of Human Genetics at Freiburg University Hospital, establishment of molecular genetic examination methods using the example of genodermatoses).
Subsequently worked in molecular genetics at the Institute. Among other things, this is the center for research and diagnostics of hereditary diseases. Julia Küsel is in charge of diagnostics (order coordination, evaluation, reporting) under medical direction.
Temporary Acting Head of the Molecular Genetics Department. Today she works as Deputy Head of Department and contact person for all genodermatosis cases.
Maria Ketesidou
During MTZ studies, practical semester in the central laboratory of the Olga Hospital in Stuttgart. Bachelor thesis at the Siegfried-Weller-Institute at the BG Unfallklinik in Tübingen. Topic: Optimization of in-vitro toxicity models.
Since 2016 working at the Stuttgart Regional Council in the field of radiation protection for technical and medical applications. At the same time, part-time master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at Reutlingen University.
Conclusion: “The wide-ranging course offers the opportunity to work in various professional fields, both for industry and research, but also for licensing authorities and government agencies. Looking back, I am very glad that I decided to study MTZ because I really enjoyed it. I have fond memories of both the course and the lecturers − it was just right for me!”
Minas Salib
Minas Salib is currently a PhD/DPhil student in Neurosciences at the University of Oxford. He was awarded an MRC Research Scholarship and a Senior Hulme Scholarship from Brasenose College, University of Oxford for his achievements during his PhD.
In addition to his research, he is co-founder of a non-profit organization (Science Innovation Union) and works as a health care analyst for various consulting agencies in the health care sector. After his bachelor's degree in MTZ at HFU, he completed a master's degree in "Interdisciplinary Neuroscience" at Goethe University Frankfurt. He completed his master's thesis at the University of Oxford.
He is a PhD/DPhil student in the research group of Prof. Somogyi at the University of Oxford with the topic: "Rerelationship of medial septal neurons in influencing behavior dependent network oscillation by using in-vivo electrophysiological recordings and juxtacellular labeling of single neurons in the medial septum and the local field potential in the hippocampal formation".
Dorina Zöphel
MTZ studies until August 2015, during which she spent an internship semester at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Tübingen, with the topic "Establishment of a drug assay for Schistosomula".
Bachelor thesis in Hematology/Oncology at the University Hospital Freiburg, with the topic: "Optimization and validation of an NGS-based detection and quantification of tumor-specific mutations in circulating tumor DNA in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor."
Between bachelor's and master's degree: Internship at the Cancer Society Research Center in Auckland, New Zealand. Master's degree in Human and Molecular Biology at Saarland University. Master's thesis in Hematology/Oncology at the University Medicine Greifswald, with the topic: “BCL11B-specific protein knockdown by ubiquitin-mediated degradation.”
Since 2018 PhD student in hematology/oncology at the University Medicine Greifswald
Employment 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
Faculty III: Health, Medical & Life Sciences
Here you’ll be part of a future-oriented field of study that combines health, life sciences and social responsibility. The broad range of courses, from healthcare professions, medical research, natural sciences and health and risk management, provide you with a multitude of options! With your specialist knowledge, you will improve people's lives – our practice-oriented degree programmes will prepare you to actively contribute to a healthy and sustainable future.
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Faculty II: Health, Medical & Life Sciences 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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