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MSc eHealth and Communication at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

The master's degree programme in eHealth and Communication (M.Sc.) deals with the rapidly advancing digitalisation in the healthcare sector. The integration of eHealth in information transfer and communication in various practical contexts is the focus here. is the focus. The aim is to strengthen skills in dealing with digital information and media and their use in communication with patients, affiliates and other laypersons, as well as within and between healthcare organisations and in research.

Faculty: Medical school  |  Duration: 3 semesters (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: part-time (extra-occupational); German-taught, English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

Career pathways

Digitalisation will change Medicine dramatically in the coming years. Telemedicine is just the beginning. These possibilities offer opportunities for better care, but also the risks of increasing distance and alienation from the patient. The working world of the future will be even more characterised by complex human-machine interactions and network structures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus Clausus (open admission). University degree with 240 ECTS: For admission to the master's programme, you need a university degree with at least 240 credit points (ECTS) or a comparable qualification (Magister, Diplom, state examination, etc.) in the field of health professions. Possible subjects include Medicine, Psychology, Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences, (Bio)Computer Science, Public Health or Communication Science. In addition, at least one year of relevant work experience in the healthcare sector must be proven. Your workplace will be in clinical departments, hospitals,. practices, pharmacies, health insurance companies, companies in the (digital) health area / field or ministries of health. Application documents to be submitted are: Curriculum vitae in tabular form. Proof / evidence of at least one year of relevant occupation: Simple copy of the university degree (examination certificate + overview of grades). University degree with less than 240 ECTS: Candidates with a university degree with fewer than 240 credit points (ECTS) may be admitted if they can prove that they have at least one year of relevant work experience in the subject area of healthcare and can prove in an individual assessment that they have achieved an equivalent competence profile through their career.

EUR 12,900 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition; 4300 € pro Semester Source

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 3 semesters (60 ECTS)

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