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Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) is a postgraduate qualification awarded by universities and corresponds to at least 30 ECTS credits.

The continuous education program Translational Nephrology provides extensive insights into the basics of nephrology by studying the physiological and pathophysiological bases of kidney function in health and disease.

To obtain the DAS in Translational Nephrology of the UZH Unibe, participants have to successfully complete the 6 modules (18 ECTS credits), present a documented and accepted scientific achievement (e.g. a publication in a peer-review journal (8 ECTS credits) or a teaching project based on a case report (3 ECTS credits)) and have obtained 4, respectively 9 additional ECTS credits attributed by the course organization for the active participation (with poster or oral communication) in conferences, retreats or relevant workshops.

Modules:

• Module 1: Salt, Water and Hypertension
• Module 2: Acid-base Homeostasis
• Module 3: Calcium and Phosphate
• Module 4: Oxygen Signaling and Cancer
• Module 5: Metabolism and Kidney Function
• Module 6: Inflammation and Immunology

Each Module lasts about 14 weeks including two 0.5d hybrid face-to-face meetings.

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1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of work.