Master's in Medical Informatics

Transform the future of medical informatics – join the English-taught Master's in Medical Informatics at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Fachhochschule Dortmund) together with University Medicine Essen (University of Duisburg-Essen). Study in a very friendly international environment, with projects turning cutting-edge knowledge into practical experience in the dynamically growing healthcare and high-tech industries of the German Ruhr Valley region. The Master's in Medical Informatics delivers the competencies to shape the digital revolution in medicine. With the Master’s programme, we focus on the integration of digital solutions in healthcare – especially software & information technologies. We are exploring the relevant artificial intelligence models, cybersecurity and socio-economic impact as well. Our graduates are trained to work in very dynamic, diverse, and agile international teams aiming for solutions that benefit patients and society.

Academic requirements

It must be evident that previous studies included a thesis.

Minimum GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 90 points (Internet-based), TOEFL ITP 550 points, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent. Certificates should not be older than two years.

Accepted bachelor fields

Medical Informatics, Computer Science (with healthcare minor), Information Technology (with healthcare minor), Medical Engineering (with a focus on software) or equivalent at a university of applied sciences ("Fachhochschule") or a university, or the completion of a corresponding accredited Bachelor's qualification programme at a university of cooperative education ("Berufsakademie")

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

approx. 350 EUR per semester

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: approx. 350 EUR per semester

Wide research and job opportunities are available for our students and many career opportunities are open to our graduates in German and international companies, e.g. in the companies and hospitals of Ruhr Valley region.

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• 2

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• 3

  MSc Applied Computer Science

  Deggendorf Institute of Technology

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• 4

  Computer Science

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• 5

  Communication and Media Engineering (CME)

  Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

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