Digital Health | Master
The progressive digitalization of the medical field will continue to dramatically alter the health care landscape in the years to come. Technical innovations in the fields of hardware and software will allow more personalized prevention, more precise diagnoses, and more tailored therapies - which will mean better healthcare and lower costs in the long run. The Hasso Plattner Institute has brought research and teaching in the Digital Health Center, as well as stakeholders from the fields of medicine and IT.
| Name | Digital Health |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Start of study (1st semester) | Winter semester |
| Campus | Griebnitzsee |
| Fees & Charges | Semester fees and charges: yes Tuition fees: no |
Program Content
The Digital Health master's program 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.
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.
Program Director Digital Health & Program Manager„Digitalization opens up a wide range of opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of prevention and healthcare for everyone. Exciting professional fields are emerging at the interface between computer science and medicine, for which we prepare our students with the greatest possible practical relevance.“
Course Objective and Future Career Options
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.
Prerequisites for Admission to the Master’s Program
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.
You can read more about the subject-specific admission requirements in the respective Admission Regulations.
Program Structure
The Master of Science in Digital Health is a four-semester program at the Faculty of Digital Engineering, a faculty jointly founded by the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and the University of Potsdam (UP).
During their studies, students acquire the skills to analyze, design, and implement complex and secure IT systems and infrastructures in the healthcare field. They further deal with ethical and legal issues of relevance to the design of health systems.
For additional information, please consult the subject-specific Degree Regulations or the Departmental Advisory Office.
Modules | Credit points |
|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | 36 CP |
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 | 6 CP 6 CP 6 CP 6 CP 12 CP |
| Elective modules | 42 CP |
1st area of specialization Scalable Computing and Algorithms for Digital Health Digitalization of Clinical and Research Processes Acquisition, Processing and Analysis of Health Data Health Data Security 2nd elective module Management and Leadership Design Thinking Basic Design Thinking Advanced | |
| Bridge modules or additional elective modules | 12 CP |
| Principles of IT Systems Fundamentals of Programming Introduction Principles in Medicine Fundamentals of Healthcare Systems |
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| Master's Thesis | 30 CP |
| Total | 120 CP |
Advantages at a Glance
Study programs at the Faculty of Digital Engineering jointly founded by the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and the University of Potsdam have a strong practical focus. HPI has always held a top spot in the CHE University Ranking in Germany. HPI unites research and teaching at its new Digital Health Center. The private funding of the Institute by the co-founder of SAP Hasso Plattner has made it possible to create an optimal study and work environment. At HPI, students learn in small groups with the close support of their professors, lecturers, and teaching assistants. State-of-the-art computer technology, attractive seminar rooms, and a well-equipped campus mean that student life at HPI is easy und enjoyable.
There are many opportunities for a semester abroad as well as for internships. You are enrolled at the University of Potsdam and your degree is conferred by this university.
The University of Potsdam has taken into account the actual conditions among students and introduced the option for part-time study into several degree programs. This also pertains to Digital Health. For more information, go to part-time studies at the University of Potsdam.
Application
Have you decided to study the English-language Master's program in Digital Health at the University of Potsdam? Then you should take the next step on the application pages to find out more about current application and enrollment procedures.
Our information sites and departemental advisory office can help with any questions you have about university studies.
Contact
Digital Engineering Faculty
Prof. Dr. Bert Arnrich | Departmental Advising
Phone: +49 331 5509-4850
E-Mail: master-infouhpipde
Campus Griebnitzsee | House G2, Room G-2.1.14
Dr. Jasmin Cirillo | Departmental Advising
Phone: +49 331 5509-167
E-Mail: master-infouhpipde
Campus Griebnitzsee | House G2, Room G-2.2.11
This description is based in part on information from the subject-specific regulations for a master's degree in digital health at the University of Potsdam dated December 13, 2017 (Ambek No. 04/2018, p. 194), as well as the ammendments to these regualtions.