Course details

Structure & Modules

A one-year training programme structured in progressive phases, combining coursework, internship, and a final project.

The MDMC is a full-time 10-months program, which consists of 1500 hours of training activities, corresponding to 60 ECTS credits, and includes coursework, internship, project work, and individual study.

Coursework (10 ECTS – 250 hours)

8 weeks of intensive classes from September 22nd to mid December 2026, delivered in person in Trieste (Area Science Park and SISSA campuses). See the Training Modules listed below.

Internship (20 ECTS – ~500 hours)

A six-month internship (from January to June 2027) in partner laboratories, where students will work on experimental data collection and develop their own FAIR-by-design thesis project. Internships are supervised and provide hands-on experience in real scientific contexts.

Project Work (5 ECTS – 125 hours)

Each student will deliver a final project (thesis) detailing the design and implementation of a FAIR-by-design data pipeline developed during their internship.

Individual Study (25 ECTS – 625 hours)

Time allocated for self-study, assignment preparation, and thesis writing.

Duration and Modality

  • Total Duration: 10 months, from September 22, 2026 to June 30, 2027
  • Teaching Language: English
  • Teaching Mode: In-person, with some remote sessions during the internship period
  • Location of Coursework: Trieste – Area Science Park & SISSA

Learning experience

The programme combines lectures, practical activities, and project work, with a strong focus on real-world data scenarios.

Students work closely with instructors and peers, developing both technical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Teaching modules

39 modules

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