Program Overview

Medical Information Sciences (M.Sc.)

Study Content

The interdisciplinary Master's degree programme in Medical Information Sciences builds on the Bachelor's degree programme of the same name. It deepens knowledge of the fundamentals by offering a wide variety of courses from computer science, medical information sciences, and medicine, enabling students to individually specialise. A broad spectrum of internships offers the opportunity to apply what has been learnt in either research or practice-oriented environments. Small group sizes in lectures and seminars ensure excellent and individual support.

Career Prospects

• Medical Data Science
• (Bio-) Medical Research
• Digital Health and Personalised Medicine
• Medical Technology
• Information Technology in Healthcare
• Computer Science

Special Features

The language of instruction is English. Although some elective courses may be offered in German, the Master's degree programme can be completed entirely in English.

About the Degree Programme

• Degree programme: Medical Information Sciences
• Official Designation: Medical Information Sciences
• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Study mode: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English (with some elective courses in German)
• Start of studies: Winter semester, summer semester
• Standard study duration: 4 semesters
• Admission type: Open admission
• Minimum foreign language skills: English B2

Admission Requirements

According to § 4 of the exam regulations, prospective students requiring a visa should take note of the recommended application dates.

• Application deadline for the summer semester: 15 February
• Application deadline for the winter semester: 10 August

Application Documents for Applicants with a German Degree

1. Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree in the fields of Medical Information Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, and Human Medicine, with a minimum grade of 2.70, including a Transcript of Records.
2. Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available), stating the average grade achieved to date.
3. Module descriptions or similar (Learning objectives and content) for qualifications acquired in the following fields:
   • Mathematics (e.g., Analysis, Linear Algebra, Stochastics, Statistics) with at least 15 ECTS.
   • Computer Science (e.g., Programming, Databases, Algorithms, and Data Structures) with at least 25 ECTS.
   • Fundamentals in Medicine (e.g., Human Biology, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, or in Medical Information Sciences, e.g., Medical Information Systems, Medical Image and Signal Processing, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology) with at least 25 ECTS.
   • Independent project work or thesis in the field of Medical Information Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a comparable field, with at least 10 ECTS.
4. Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 (CEFR); these language skills are considered to be proven if a university entrance qualification or the first university degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been obtained, as well as by a certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification with at least the grade "sufficient" in the continued foreign language English or an equivalent school qualification, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS.
5. Curriculum vitae in table form.

Application Documents for Applicants with a Foreign Degree

1. Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree in the fields of Medical Information Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, and Human Medicine, with a minimum grade of 2.70, including a Transcript of Records. If the originals are not in German or English, submission of a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany is required.
2. APS certificate: For applicants from China, India, and Vietnam.
3. Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available), stating the average grade achieved to date.
4. Module descriptions or similar (Learning objectives and content) for qualifications acquired in the following fields:
   • Mathematics (e.g., Analysis, Linear Algebra, Stochastics, Statistics) with at least 15 ECTS.
   • Computer Science (e.g., Programming, Databases, Algorithms, and Data Structures) with at least 25 ECTS.
   • Fundamentals in Medicine (e.g., Human Biology, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, or in Medical Information Sciences, e.g., Medical Information Systems, Medical Image and Signal Processing, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology) with at least 25 ECTS.
   • Independent project work or thesis in the field of Medical Information Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a comparable field, with at least 10 ECTS.
5. Proof of English language skills at least at level B2 (CEFR); these language skills are considered to be proven if a university entrance qualification or the first university degree from an English-speaking educational institution has been obtained, otherwise proof can be provided by the successful completion of a relevant test such as TOEFL or IELTS.
6. Curriculum vitae in table form.

Recommended Application Dates

• Medical Information Sciences: 1 May (winter semester) / 1 December (summer semester)