The University of Padua has recently introduced a new degree program titled Medicine and Surgery – MedTech.
At present, the course is still pending approval from the Italian Ministry of Education, and final confirmation regarding admission procedures and official details has not yet been announced.
Based on the available course description, the program is designed as a single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree taught entirely in English, with classes expected to begin each October. Admission is planned to be based on a national entrance examination (subject to ministerial approval). The provisional intake numbers indicate 65 EU students and 15 non-EU students, though these figures are also awaiting final confirmation.
Padua already offers a Medicine and Surgery program in English, which has been relocated to Venice starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. The newly proposed Medicine and Surgery – MedTech program appears to be an additional offering rather than a replacement.
Currently, admission to the existing English-taught Medicine and Surgery program at Padua is based on the IMAT. However, the admission process for the MedTech program has not yet been officially defined. It may potentially be included within the IMAT framework, but this remains subject to approval by the Ministry.
Further updates are expected once the Ministry of Education issues its official authorization and clarifies the admission structure.
Quick Facts
Class
LM-41 (Single-Cycle Master)
Duration
6 years (360 ECTS)
Branch
Padua, Italy
Language
English
Start Date
October
Access
Limited Entry Test
(Pending Approval)Tuition
€2,900
/ year (approx)Provisional Places
What Makes MedTech Different?
This is not a traditional medicine course with a modern label. It is structured to produce physicians who are clinically trained and technologically fluent.
The program trains doctors with integrated expertise in:
As described in the official program material, students are trained to consciously use artificial intelligence, digital systems, and technological innovations in medical practice and research—while keeping patient care at the center.
This is medicine + engineering mindset.
Structure of the Program
The degree lasts 6 years (360 ECTS), with at least 60 ECTS dedicated to internships and clinical rotations.
Years 1–2: Pre-Clinical Foundation expand_more
You build the scientific base:
- The Cell, Biomolecules
- Physics
- Anatomy
- Histology & Embryology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Statistics
- AI & Machine Learning
- Early internships
Years 3–6: Clinical Training expand_more
You move into:
- Pharmacology
- Pathology & Pathophysiology
- Internal Medicine (AI Decision)
- Surgery 1 & 2
- Specialties
- Imaging & Radiotherapy
- Public Health & Telemedicine
- Biomaterials
- Orthopedics & Prosthetics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Nervous System Diseases
- Elective Courses
Internships expand_more
- Clinical rotations
- Elective internships
- Internships for medical licensing
Dual Degree Option
One of the most distinctive features is the opportunity to earn supplemental ECTS credits to obtain an additional degree in:
Biomedical Engineering
Class L-8 / L-9Biology of Human & Env. Health
Class L-13This positions graduates to operate in multidisciplinary environments—bridging hospital medicine, research labs, biotech startups, and health innovation systems.
Career Pathways
Graduates are fully qualified physicians under Italian and EU standards (LM-41).
They can:
- Access specialization schools (residency)
- Enroll in PhD programs
- Pursue University Master’s degrees
- Work in public or private healthcare institutions
- Practice as independent professionals
- Join research centers, universities, biomedical companies
- Work nationally and internationally
The defining skill set: Clinical competence + technological literacy + research adaptability.
Don't miss the official decree
Further updates are expected once the Ministry of Education issues its official authorization and clarifies the admission structure.