Overview

Key facts

In 2019, the World Health Organisation officially adopted a Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2024 and recommended all member states to foster development of Digital Health, in order to strengthen their health systems and move towards Universal Health Coverage.

In Germany, in the European Union, in USA, and in many other countries worldwide, digital transformation of healthcare is currently the hottest topic and the highest priority for all involved stakeholders: governments, ministries and public authorities, insurers, healthcare providers, physicians and nurses, and of course, patients and consumers. Consequently, Digital Health specialists will be among the most demanded professionals in the coming years and decades.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology's Medical Informatics uniquely innovative, uniquely interdisciplinary, and uniquely international study course is taught exclusively in English with no tuition fees* and offers excellent and motivated graduates of biomedical and computer science disciplines from around the world, an exclusive opportunity to immerse in a highly professional and dynamic, diverse and multicultural, hard-working and proactive Digital Health community right in the heart of Europe, with unparalleled possibilities for studying, researching and networking, and excellent career prospects, – an opportunity to specialize in a field that is revolutionising healthcare, medicine, and the entire society.

Don’t miss your unique chance to become a specialist of the future, and to join a cohort of professionals who will be shaping the world of healthcare in the decades to come!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Health Care Management

International Health Care Law

Medical Informatics

Case Study Medical Informatics

Standards, Terminology and Classification in Medicine

Case Study Standards, Terminology and Classfication in Medicine

Evidence-based Medicine

Case Study Evidence-based Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 58 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion (min. 210 ECTS credits) of a bachelors degree in Informatics, Healthcare Science, Economics or the equivalent
English level C1 (TOEFL or TOEIC test 75%)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.

No tuition fees, only €62 student services fee per semester

Living costs for Deggendorf

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medical Informatics.

Available Scholarships

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