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MSc Medical Informatics at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Since 1972, within the context of a collaboration between Heidelberg University and Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, the faculty of the Medical Informatics academic programme has very successfully been educating Medical Informatics Specialists. In international rankings, this academic programme is rated extremely highly.

Faculty: Medical Faculty Heidelberg  |  Department: Faculty Informatics, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Medical Informatics master’s degree programme consists of three compulsory modules and five compulsory-elective modules (bioinformatics, diagnostic and therapeutic systems, data science, information management or software development). In the second semester, one of the five compulsory elective modules is selected for profile specialization by participation in elective subjects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with admission restriction, Medical Informatics. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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