MEDTECH – Medicine and Health Technology
MEDTECH is a new single-cycle Master’s degree in Medicine and Surgery taught entirely in English. It integrates traditional clinical and biomedical training with bioengineering, bioinformatics, statistics, digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The curriculum spans medical informatics and big-data management, medical robotics, regenerative engineering and biomaterials, genomics- and proteomics-based precision medicine, advanced medical physics (with emphasis on imaging and innovative radiotherapy), digital health and telemedicine. The program pays particular attention to the ethical and regulatory implications of new technologies in clinical practice.
The program responds to labor-market demand for professionals who can operate at the interface of medicine, technology and innovation, whether in conventional healthcare settings, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry or health-related IT. Internships in pharmaceutical and medical-technology companies form a core component of the program. They allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world environments, acquire industry-specific technical skills, build professional networks and develop soft skills such as teamwork, communication and time management. Graduates will be qualified to practice as physicians in public and private healthcare institutions, research centers, universities and biomedical companies in Italy and abroad, combining clinical competence with the ability to interpret and apply technological innovation while keeping the patient at the center of care.
To learn more about MEDTECH, visit the dedicated University of Padua webpage – https://www.unipd.it/en/corsi-di-laurea/medicine-and-surgery-medtech
TECAR – Tele-Coaching for Integrated Assistance and Rehabilitation
TECAR is a Master’s program aimed at nurses, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians and other healthcare professionals. It focuses on multidisciplinary, continuous care for people with complex neurological and neuromuscular conditions across the lifespan. The course combines rehabilitation, neuromotor, speech, nutritional and psychosocial competencies with telemedicine, tele-assessment, telerehabilitation and remote monitoring, including in home-care settings.
Students develop integrated clinical, rehabilitative, psychological, communicative and digital skills that enable them to support the patient–caregiver–healthcare professional triad. Coursework covers neurophysiology and pathology of major complex neurological conditions from childhood to aging, traditional and digital assessment tools, clear communication of complex information, and the legislative, organizational and bioethical frameworks that govern digital and community-based care models, in line with Mission 6 of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Graduates will be prepared to contribute to innovative care pathways that ensure continuity between hospital and community settings and to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
To learn more about TECAR, visit the dedicated University of Padua webpage – https://www.biomed.unipd.it/didattica/master/master-di-primo-livello-tecar-tele-coaching-nellassistenza-e-riabilitazione
