Master of Science in Digital Health
An interdisciplinary Master's programme at the intersection of IT, computer science, and medicine.
Best for:Best for students with a background in computer science or medicine seeking to specialize in healthcare IT systems and digital innovation.
Overview
The Master of Science in Digital Health is an interdisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Digital Engineering at the University of Potsdam and the Hasso Plattner Institute. It is designed for students with backgrounds in computer science or medicine who aim to become experts in the healthcare IT sector. The curriculum covers IT systems engineering, data engineering, and medical fundamentals, while also addressing ethical and legal aspects of health systems. Students engage in practical project labs to develop innovative solutions for real-world healthcare challenges. The programme emphasizes key competencies such as design thinking and entrepreneurship to prepare graduates for leadership roles.
What you'll do
- Analyze, design, and implement complex and secure IT systems for the healthcare sector.
- Participate in the Digital Health project lab to solve research-related questions.
- Develop new technical solutions for personalized prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
- Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the design of modern health systems.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teamwork and apply design thinking methodologies.
- Complete a Master's thesis focused on a research-related topic in digital health.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in data science, machine learning, and statistical concepts.
- Programming skills in R, Python, Matlab, C++, or Java.
- Foundational knowledge in IT systems or medical/healthcare systems.
- C1 level proficiency in English.
- Must hold a first professional qualifying university degree.
- Must provide proof of academic training structure and content.
- Applicants from India, China, or Vietnam require an APS certificate.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-01
Applications must be submitted through the official HPI portal during the specified window. Candidates must provide academic transcripts, a CV, proof of language proficiency, and complete the subject-specific test.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of degree
- English language certificate
- Subject-specific test answers
- APS certificate (if applicable)
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