Master of Science in Healthcare Technology
Interdisciplinary master’s programme bridging healthcare and technology to develop AI, biosensors, and robots for real-world clinical use.
Best for:Best for professionals with a background in health sciences (e.g., medicine, nursing) or STEM (e.g., engineering, computer science) who seek to merge technical innovation with clinical practice to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
Overview
This two-year master’s programme at the University of Oslo trains students to design and implement healthcare technologies that address critical challenges in aging populations and healthcare shortages. By combining expertise from health sciences (e.g., medicine, nursing) and STEM (e.g., engineering, computer science), the programme fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to translate innovative solutions—such as AI-driven diagnostics, biosensors, and robotic systems—into practical clinical applications. Students engage in hands-on projects with hospitals and industry partners, from prototyping to pitching start-up concepts, while gaining exposure to regulatory, economic, and organizational realities. The curriculum emphasizes real-world problem-solving, with elective specializations in machine learning, medical imaging, digital health, and healthcare implementation. Graduates emerge prepared for careers in healthcare innovation, research, and technology development, equipped with both technical and clinical expertise.
What you'll do
- Develop and prototype healthcare technologies such as AI tools, biosensors, and robots in interdisciplinary teams.
- Work on real-world clinical challenges proposed by partner hospitals and industry, from design to testing.
- Build and pitch start-up concepts for healthcare solutions, including business planning and economic viability assessments.
- Conduct research and write a master’s thesis on specialized topics like medical image analysis, digital health, or healthcare implementation.
- Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and healthcare professionals to bridge technical and clinical knowledge gaps.
- Engage in hands-on project-based courses developed in partnership with hospitals, incubators, and industry.
- Participate in shadowing experiences at partner hospitals to gain clinical insights.
- Develop skills in regulatory landscapes, healthcare economics, and organizational realities affecting technology adoption.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences (e.g., medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, neurobiology) OR STEM fields (e.g., science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
Degree offered: Master of Science in Healthcare Technology
Language: English proficiency (no specific test mentioned, but typically required for international applicants).
Instruction: English
- Basic programming skills for STEM applicants or willingness to learn for Health Sciences applicants.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Interest in applying technology to solve healthcare challenges.
- Problem-solving skills for real-world clinical scenarios.
- Open to applicants from both health sciences and STEM backgrounds.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- No age or prior experience caps.
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How to apply
Deadline: Varies by intake (typically spring and autumn semesters)
Applicants must apply through the official University of Oslo portal for master’s programmes. The application process includes submitting academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency if required. Additional documents may be requested based on the chosen programme option (Health Sciences or STEM).
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- CV or resume
- Letter of recommendation (number not specified)
Contact
Admissions Office, University of Oslo· Programme Coordinator
https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/healthcare-technology/
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