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M.Sc. Digital Health

University of Potsdam Potsdam

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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
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About the programme

The University of Potsdam is a renowned institution located in Germany, known for its high-quality education and research opportunities. The course Digital Health offered at the university is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between healthcare and technology. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as telemedicine, health informatics, and digital therapeutics, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in this rapidly growing field. The program also includes practical training and internships, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world settings. Graduates of the Digital Health course at the University of Potsdam are well-equipped to pursue careers in healthcare technology, research, and innovation.

Specialization

A total of two out of four areas of specialization (18 CP each) must be completed. Scalable Computing and Algorithms for Digital Health Digitalization of Clinical and Research Processes Acquisition, Processing and Analysis of Health Data Health Data Security

Fields of study

Bioinformatics(Computer Science & IT)
Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Health at University of Potsdam

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
Reading
7
Writing
7
Listening
7
Speaking
7
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The master's degree program in Digital Health recognizes the following certificates:

UNIcert: at least III

TOEFL Internet-Based Test: at least 95 points

Cambridge certificate of Advanced English: at least a grade B

IELTS with at least 7.0 points and at least 6.5 points in each field

Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education

Certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as official language

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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An undergraduate degree, such as a bachelor's degree. Your first degree should be in a subject that is relevant to this course of study, for example in IT systems engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, medicine, medical science or pharmacology. In order to participate in the "Digital Health"

Thank you for your interest in our Digital Health Master Program. It is the first time that someone with a Bachelor in DH approaches us. Where exactly do you study, it is interesting.

You can apply without a final transcript; have a look at our requirements for application

As we do not have any student intake for the summer, you still have time, application portal will reopen in April 2021 for starting the program in October 2021.

APS verification

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Prerequisites

Applying for a master's degree generally requires that you hold an undergraduate degree, such as a bachelor's degree. Your first degree should be in a subject that is relevant to this course of study, for example in IT systems engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, medicine, medical science or pharmacology. In order to participate in the "Digital Health" master's degree program, you will also need English skills commensurate with the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Subject-Specific Entry and Admission Regulations for the Master's Program in Digital Health at the University of Potsdam (opens in a new tab)

Subject-Specific Test -The subject-specific test examines the competencies of the applicant in the areas of computer science and medicine that qualify him or her for the degree program in Digital Health.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Health

Programme-specific documents

Application Documents

When you apply for a first semester, the following documents must be submitted as pdf via your online application form or via your personal documents folder of your uni-assist account:

1. Proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent first degree from a higher education institution by submitting your certificate of completion and your diploma. If applicable, also submit your diploma supplement.

If your diploma does not show proof of our subject-specific academic admission requirements, please submit a confirmation of your modules completed and credit points acquired (e.g. module performance overview, transcript of records) in addition to your certificate of completion and your diploma.

For an application without a formally completed degree, the following minimum number of credit points must be documented at the time of application with a current transcript of records or confirmation issued by the institution of higher education regarding the current total number of credit points achieved up to that point:

at least 140 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 180 credit points

at least 170 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 210 credit points

at least 200 credit points for bachelor’s degree programs with a total of 240 credit points

2. Evidence of the content and structure of your academic training. This can be, for example, module catalogs, study and examination regulations or a syllabus.

3. If applicable, translations by a sworn translator. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than German or English, a translation of these documents by a sworn translator must also be uploaded via the admission and enrollment portal.

4. If applicable, a placement notification for first semester entry issued by the Chair of the Examining Board of the degree program. In addition you are required to submit documents which confirm periods of enrollment and semesters of enrollment in a master's degree program or in an equivalent academic program.

In order to learn more about the placement notification and under what circumstances it is necessary we recommend you read the section Application Documents and Transfer to the University of Potsdam and Change of Degree Program of our Frequently Asked Questions page. Application for admission to an advanced semester with a respective placement notice must be submitted directly to the Chair of the Examining Board of the master's degree program.

5. A complete and up-to-date CV in tabular format from the 16th year of your life which includes all periods you were enrolled at an institution of higher education. That includes ongoing, interrupted and formally completed study periods.

6. If applicable, evidence of the change of names by presenting a copy of the offical certificate about the name change (for example marriage certificate).

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Digital Health at University of Potsdam

Application procedure

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Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

316 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,536 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

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