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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School Of Life Sciences FHNW MSc Medical Informatics

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School Of Life Sciences FHNW

MSc Medical Informatics

Muttenz, Switzerland

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Feb 2026

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    About : The MSc Medical Informatics offers a comprehensive understanding of how information technology can transform healthcare. You'll explore topics like data management, health information systems, and the role of informatics in improving patient care over one year of full-time study or two years part-time. This program focuses on the integration of technology into healthcare practice, equipping you with practical skills and knowledge for the evolving medical landscape.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles such as health informatics specialist, data analyst, or clinical systems manager. With the rising emphasis on data-driven decision making in healthcare, there's a growing demand for skilled professionals in this field. You could also find opportunities in healthcare organizations, research institutions, and government agencies.

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Introduction

Apply digital techniques and artificial intelligence in healthcare.

This master’s degree is in English and focuses on the latest information technology for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Students will acquire knowledge and learn methods from the field of IT and develop expertise in biomedical data analysis, the application of artificial intelligence, visualization technologies, the handling of big data, and related economic issues. As an example, the programme will address the question of how digitalization impacts drug development, hospital processes, and the health sector in general. An important focus of the masters is personalized medicine. Our work related to digital data will also open up further areas such as data security, control mechanisms, decision-making models, and ethical issues.

The numerous internships during the programme will enable students to analyze health data as well as apply and develop software for hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry. Leading providers from the healthcare industry will be actively involved in the study programme and will address innovative topics in seminars.

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