Overview

The Digital Health MSc course at the University of Potsdam covers the basic concepts and methods of IT systems engineering and data engineering, and the basics of medicine, as well as providing an understanding of different healthcare systems.

Key features

Along with an excellent professional education in IT systems engineering, the Digital Engineering Faculty places great importance on teaching the interdisciplinary and key competencies (soft skills) that play a vital role in the successful management of large networked IT projects. The subject of entrepreneurship and the innovation methodology of Design Thinking are established components of the curriculum.

Career Opportunities

The interdisciplinary English-language master's program in digital health is aimed at computer science and medical students who want to work as highly qualified experts in the health sector, at the interface between IT, computer science, and medicine. Master's graduates can apply their interdisciplinary skills to leadership roles in research or industry in a variety of ways. The healthcare and health management sectors offer exciting and "future-proof" career perspectives for graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Systems and Sciences for Digital Health

Software Architectures for Digital Health

Ethics, Law and Compliance for Digital Health

Digital Health Business and Process Transformation

Digital Health Project Lab

Scalable Computing and Algorithms for Digital Health

Health Data Security

Acquisition, Processing and Analysis of Health Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Potsdam, Germany

Disciplines

Health Informatics View 8 other Masters in Health Informatics in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applying for a master's degree generally requires that you hold an undergraduate degree, such as a bachelor's degree. Your first degree should be in a subject that is relevant to this course of study, for example in IT systems engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, medicine, medical science or pharmacology. In order to participate in the "Digital Health" master's degree program, you will also need English skills commensurate with the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fees: no. Semester fees and charges: € 354.80

Living costs

Potsdam

Germany

690 - 1050 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Potsdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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