Program Overview

Digital Skills for Health

The Masters in Digital Health Skills offers comprehensive training at the intersection of technology and healthcare, equipping students for leadership and innovation through a combination of knowledge in engineering, health sciences, and information technology key elements for addressing the challenges faced by the sector in the digital age. This Master's degree, part of the European Digital Skills DS4Health programme, is fully funded for both national and European students.

Education Objectives

This programme is developed and delivered in collaboration between the NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), the NOVA Medical School, and the National School of Public Health at NOVA University Lisbon. It is also delivered in collaboration with the following universities: UniKlinik RWTH Aachen (Germany), ENSAE Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France), Medical University of Vienna (Austria), University of Ioannina (Greece), University of Tel Aviv (Israel), and Politehnica University of Bucharest (Romania). Students have the opportunity to benefit from mobility programmes with these institutions, as well as with industrial and technological partners.

Why this Master's?

• Interdisciplinarity: With a strong multidisciplinary focus, this Masters brings together advanced digital competencies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Information Management and Data Analysis, Data Security and Privacy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Social Responsibility in synergy with the core skills required in the healthcare field.
• Theoretical and practical approach: The programme adopts applied teaching methodologies, including laboratory classes, group work, and real-world problem solving, encouraging the consolidation of knowledge through practical application in contexts relevant to healthcare digitalisation.
• Diverse teaching methods: The pedagogical model includes tutorial teaching, laboratory and demonstration sessions, group projects, and access to online platforms with a range of learning resources and active discussion forums.
• International partnerships: Active participation in European projects funded by the European Commission enhances the internationalisation of the programme, supports student mobility, and promotes knowledge exchange with leading universities and institutions across Europe.
• Ongoing curriculum development: The programme is committed to the continuous update of its curriculum, ensuring that teaching stays aligned with technological advancements and labour market demands.
• Accessible and impactful education: This Masters is fully funded for national and European students, providing access to high-quality education with no tuition fees.

Career Opportunities

These are some of the areas where students of the Masters in Digital Health Skills can find significant and impactful opportunities in the international job market:

• Leadership and Technological Strategy in Healthcare
• Management and Coordination of Digital Health Projects
• Coordination and Direction of Digital Health Services
• Management and Optimisation of Medical Information Systems
• Analysis and Interpretation of Health Data
• Development of Digital Health Applications and Solutions
• Cybersecurity in Healthcare
• Telemedicine and Remote Healthcare
• Research in Digital Health
• Education and Training in Digital Health
• Quality and Safety Management in Health Information
• Regulation of Digital Medical Devices
• Consultancy in Ethics and Regulation in Digital Health
• Consultancy in Health Information Technologies
• Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams in Digital Health
• Ethics and Data Protection in Digital Health
• Entrepreneurship in Digital Health

General Characterization

Degree Details

• DGES code: 1233
• Cycle: Master (2nd Cycle)
• Degree: Mestre
• Access to other programs: Available soon
• Coordinator: Ricardo Luís Rosa Jardim Gonçalves
• Opening date: Available soon
• Vacancies: 25
• Fees: Available soon
• Schedule: Available soon
• Teaching language: Available soon

Admission Requirements

1. Holders of a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Health Sciences, or related fields.
2. Applicants with similar academic backgrounds will also be considered, based on the assessment of their academic record and professional experience.

Structure

Paths

• Technologies for Digital Health
• Data in Health

Campus

Campus de Campolide, Lisboa

Degree Pre-requisites

Available soon

Conditions of Admittance

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Evaluation Rules

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