Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Scientific skills
• Be a responsible researcher: - Know how to base their reasoning on data obtained from scientific literature. - Know how to integrate an ethical dimension in their reasoning. - Be loyal (to the facts, to the team, and to intellectual property). - Do not tamper with results. - Do not exploit the work of others. - Demonstrate experimental rigor.
• Professional integration skills
• Invest their knowledge and skills in professional scenarios
• Network, and use digital communication and collaboration tools
• Be aware of ethical issues and apply ethical codes specific to life sciences in their behaviour
• Be introduced to the process of production, distribution and exploitation of knowledge
• Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

The objective of the course is to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to be able to face new challenges of precision patient-centric practice. We provide them with a basic knowledge and a holistic vision of the complex processes that translate scientific advances into novel standards of care.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course consists of interactive sessions led by experts from academia, public health organizations, private companies and patient representatives. Through lectures, quizzes, workshops and an online learning platform students can achieve competencies which address a variety of scientific, business, management and social issues.
Topics covered during the course include:
The main strategies and tools for the prevention and treatment of disease states;
The main types and principles of healthcare systems worldwide;
The basic principles of healthcare economics and management;
The multiple steps and key principles in the development of health technologies;
The basics of data and knowledge generation in healthcare;
The new innovation models and career opportunities in healthcare.

Prior Experience

Not applicable