Medical Information Sciences, MSc
Deepen your expertise in digital health, medical data science, and medical technology through an interdisciplinary Master's program at the University of Augsburg.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in computer science, bioinformatics, or medical technology seeking advanced specialization in medical informatics and digital health.
Overview
The Master of Science in Medical Information Sciences at the University of Augsburg is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed for students holding a relevant bachelor's degree in computer science, life sciences, or medicine-related fields. Run by the University of Augsburg, the curriculum bridges computer science, medical informatics, and medical practice, offering core modules in medical data science, digital health, and personalised medicine. Students benefit from small group sizes, practical research or industry internships, and opportunities for international exchange. The program equips graduates with both theoretical foundations and hands-on expertise to tackle complex healthcare challenges.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework spanning medical data science, computer science, and medical technology
- Participate in specialized seminars and small-group lectures focusing on health informatics
- Execute two hands-on project modules or internships within university labs or external industry partners
- Conduct independent research culminating in a comprehensive Master's thesis
- Optionally complete an international study abroad semester via Erasmus+ or WeltWeit partner networks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Information Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Computer Science or a comparable field with a minimum grade of 2.70
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 CEFR level required (e.g., IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, Cambridge B2 First, or UNIcert II)
Instruction: English
- Foundational competencies in mathematics including analysis, linear algebra, stochastics, and statistics (at least 15 ECTS)
- Core computer science skills including programming, databases, algorithms, and data structures (at least 25 ECTS)
- Foundational knowledge in medicine or medical information sciences such as human biology, physiology, pathology, medical information systems, or medical image processing (at least 25 ECTS)
- Experience with independent project work or a Bachelor thesis in a relevant technical or life sciences field (at least 10 ECTS)
- Applicants from all countries are eligible
- Applicants from China, India, and Vietnam must provide an APS certificate
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-10
Review admission criteria and application guidelines on the official University of Augsburg program website before submitting your documents through the designated university application portal.
- Bachelor's certificate
- Transcript of records
- Proof of English language proficiency
- APS certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
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