Program Overview

Introduction to the DAS in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship

The DAS in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship is a program designed to train professionals in scientific and medical knowledge, as well as entrepreneurship skills. This program aims to enable participants to successfully coordinate the development and commercialization of biomedical products.

About the Program

Translational medicine is a process-oriented discipline that seeks to translate new findings and products emerging from private-sector development and basic research into clinical applications. The program is designed to professionalize the interaction between basic science researchers, clinicians, regulatory bodies, and investors.

Program Details

• Degree: Diploma of Advanced Studies in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship, Universität Bern (DAS TMBE Unibe)
• Start: 2025
• Length: 3 semesters
• Scope: 30 ECTS
• Cycle: Annual
• Flexible entry: Yes
• Single module visitable: Yes
• Place: sitem-insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
• Language: English
• Admission: Minimum Bachelor's or higher degree in life science, medicine, engineering science, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience in research and/or development.
• Registration until: 2025/07/15
• Cost: CHF 23'100

Program Structure

The DAS TMBE is a two-year part-time program consisting of at least 4 modules and a DAS thesis. The program scope corresponds to a minimum of 30 ECTS, with one ECTS estimated to be a study work performance of about 25-30 hours, including in-person events, preparatory tasks, and all other course activities.

Modules

Participants choose three out of five modules with a technical-scientific focus and complete the full module with a strategic-entrepreneurial focus. The modules include:

• Module 1: Research & Development
• Module 2: GMP and Quality Management
• Module 3: Intellectual Property
• Module 4: Regulatory Affairs
• Module 5: Clinical Trial Design and Performance
• Module 6: Biomedical Entrepreneurship

Admission, Fees, and Installments

• Admission requirements: Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in the fields of natural sciences and engineering, medicine, pharmacy, or law.
• Admission process: Submit a complete application including all required attachments via the registration form.
• Tuition fees:
  • Master of Advanced Studies (MAS): CHF 31'500
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS): CHF 23'100
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): CHF 12'600
• Installments: The full study fee can be paid in full at once or in installments per semester.

Organising Institution and Faculty

The program is offered by the Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine (sitem-insel) and the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern.

Testimonials

The program has received positive testimonials from past participants, who have found the program to be highly relevant and beneficial for their careers and startup projects.

Associate Courses

The university also offers other associate courses, including:

• CAS in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
• CAS in Translational Medicine
• CAS in Biomedical Entrepreneurship
• MAS in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship