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healthcare informatics, b.sc.

Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences

This degree programme will cease to run and is no longer available for applications.

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It is becoming increasingly important for the healthcare sector to find computer scientists with specialist expertise. This is because the healthcare industry is relying more and more on IT systems and modern digital technology. The demands placed on you as a computer scientist are very high, as you must also have a thorough understanding of the complex healthcare system. That is why DIT offers the Healthcare Informatics degree programme. By combining both fields of knowledge – computer science and healthcare – you will receive a comprehensive education as a computer scientist whilst deepening your medical expertise. And as a university, DIT offers even more. You’ll have the chance to get involved in many research projects in the healthcare sector. Artificial intelligence is also set to become increasingly important in healthcare. We definitely have a number of experts here who can provide you with fascinating insights.

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At a glance

Degree

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Duration

  • 7 Semester

ECTS points

  • 210

Start

  • Winter semester

Location

Taught in

  • German
Details & Application

Application period

  • 15 April - 15 July

Admission requirements

  • General German university entrance qualification, or please check your eligibilty at the DAAD if you own an international qualification

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of economics or natural sciences subjects are an advantage
  • Programming knowledge desirable
  • See language requirements

Fees 

  • No tuition fees, only student union fee
  • International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.
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CAMPUS DEGGENDORF

The Deggendorf campus is modern and international. It is a welcoming place for study, teaching and research. Situated right on the banks of the Danube and at the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, it is a place where academic excellence and quality of life go hand in hand.

Subject Overview

Overview of lectures and courses, SWS (Semesterwochenstunden = weekly hours/semester) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Bachelor's degree Healthcare Informatics.

1. Semester SWS ECTS
Medicine for Non-Medicals 2 2,5
Terminology and Classification 2 2,5
Mathematics 1 2 2,5
Statistics 1 2 2,5
Formal Languages, Data Structures and Algorithms     4 5
Physics 2 2,5
Biology and Chemistry 2 2,5
Social Legislation 2 2,5
Liability Law 2 2,5
Technical English 4 5
2. Semester SWS ECTS
Business Administration and Accounting 4 5
Software Development 2 2,5
Software Engineering 2 2,5
Data Bank Design 2 2,5
Data Bank Programming 2 2,5
Systems and Applications 2 2,5
Networks 2 2,5
Mathematics 2 2 2,5
Statistics 2 2 2,5
Compliance and Risk Management 2 2,5
Data Protection and IT Security 2 2,5
3. Semester - Specialising SWS ECTS
Medical Documentation 4 5
Telematics 2 2,5
Medical Engineering 2 2,5
Process Management 2 2,5
Medical and Nursing Documentation Systems 2 2,5
Content Management and Document Engineering 2 2,5
Human Factors 2 2,5
Innovation Management 2 2,5
Complexity Management 2 2,5
Data Protection and Security in Healthcare Management 4 5
4. Semester SWS ECTS
Medical Engineering 4 5
ERP-Systems 4 5
Operations Research 4 5
Health Economics 2 2,5
Case Study Health Economics 2 2,5
Programming Multi-media Systems 2 2,5
Web-based Medical Documentation 2 2,5
Current Aspects of the Healthcare Industry 4 5
5. Semester SWS ECTS
Internship + PLV
6. Semester SWS ECTS
Social Processes and Communication 4 5
Knowledge Management 2 5
Project Management 2 2,5
IT Controlling 2 2,5
Hospital Logistics 2 2,5
Logistics for Medical Engineering and Medical Products 2 2,5
Computer Supported Collaborative Work 2 2,5
Groupware 2 2,5
Programming in a Team 2 3
One technical compulsory elective subject (Fachwissenschaftliches Wahlpflichtmodul (FWP))
has to be chosen from FWP-1, FWP-2 or FWP-3
FWP-1 - Evidence-based Medicine 4 5
FWP-2 - Telematics in the Healthcare Industry 4 5
FWP-3 - Data Analysis and Data Mining 4 5
7. Semester SWS ECTS
Managed Care 4 5
IT Organisation 2 2,5
Data Centre Management 2 2,5
Management and IT Consulting 2 2,5
IT Service Management 2 2,5
Business Game: Medical Information Systems 2 3
Bachelor Thesis - 12
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Career Prospects

  • System development
  • System administration
  • IT Security Officer in the Healthcare Sector
  • Process management
  • System analytics
  • Practice management
  • Application in the field of medical technology
  • Compliance officer
  • Distribution of medical products (medical technology, medical software, pharmaceutical products)
  • Clinical studies and healthcare research
  • Telematics and eHealth