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Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Health Informatics

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Subjects: Health Sciences, Computer Science

B.Sc.

Degree

210

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Application Deadlines

3.5 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus

Program Video

Five Reasons to choose this Bachelor's Program

Combine health sciences and informatics in a practice-oriented program

This bachelor’s program is a unique combination of topics, where students are able to study the insights of the healthcare system and are at the same time able to use advanced tools to become specialists in health informatics and medical technology.

Enter the healthcare sector with the right foot

Graduates from this bachelor’s program have the skills to work in various areas of the healthcare sector such as system development and administration, IT security in healthcare, medical technology, distribution of medical products, clinical studies, telematics, and eHealth.

Be part of the modern Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences

Under the current circumstances, it has become more relevant than ever to support the needs of healthcare systems. The Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences works in this direction, giving special importance to the cooperation of disciplines, one of the main priorities of the B.Sc. in Health Informatics. → More Info

Study in an English-language university campus in the thriving Bavarian region

You’ll study this bachelor’s program in the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) in Pfarrkirchen, which is the first campus in the German region of Bavaria that exclusively offers English-language programs.

Complete an internship at a healthcare institution

During the fifth semester, students complete a mandatory 18-week internship that takes place in selected healthcare institutions, organizations, or businesses.

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Course Description

Now more than ever it has become very important to develop special qualifications in both the health and the informatics sector. The B.Sc. in Health Informatics from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology is a unique program that combines teachings about the health sector with knowledge of the informatics sector. You’ll receive technical, scientific, medical, and informatics training during the courses of study to be able to successfully enter the labor market working in fields such as medical technology, healthcare safety, distributions of medical products, and eHealth, among others.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The B.Sc. in Health Informatics is aimed particularly at prospective international students who hold a university entrance qualification for German Universities, wishing to gain important knowledge of health and informatics.

Special Program Features

Be part of a multicultural environment on a beautiful campus

The European Campus Rottal-Inn hosts students from over 80 different countries and is located in the beautiful city of Pfarrkirchen.

Take advantage of the counseling sessions and help to enter the labor market

The university offers private counseling, where you are free to ask your questions about job applications or learn about personal and professional skills needed to start a successful career. You can also take part in job fairs or in mentoring programs. → More Info

Study one semester abroad in a partner university

Take advantage of the different alternatives to spend time abroad with a variety of great partner universities all around the globe.

Partner Universities

Namibia University of Science and Technology

Windhoek

City

6 months

Duration

Contact via

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Lebanese-German University

Jounieh

City

6 months

Duration

Contact via

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Accreditations

FIBAA

FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is a European, internationally oriented agency for quality assurance and quality development in higher education, based in Zürich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany).

ASIIN

The Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering Sciences, Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a non-profit association located in Düsseldorf that works nationally and internationally for recognition, comparability and quality control (accreditation) of Bachelor's and Master's programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Health Informatics” are:

University Entrance Qualification

To study at the Bachelor‘s level in Germany, international students must have a qualification that is equivalent to a German university entrance certificate (Hochschulreife), allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), or equivalent school leaving certificates.

Foreign applicants should clarify admission requirements, courses of studies, and acceptance of foreign reports and certificates well in advance of coming to Germany.

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Proof of Background Knowledge

Prior knowledge in economics or science-based subjects.
Basic programming skills.

Additional Qualification

Applicants are required to pass an online admission test.

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Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

TOEFL iBT

min 72

TOEIC

min 785
Specification: Listening 400 points; Reading 385 points.

IELTS

min 5.5

Telc English B2-C1 University

min B2

PTE Academic

min 59

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

English language proficiency can also be proven by the CET (College English Test), or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), or the LanguageCert International ESOL Qualifications. The following people are exempt from having to provide a certificate: Holder of a German university entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, etc. obtained either in Germany or at a German school abroad) with English as a graduating subject, or by providing proof of completed degree program conducted in English, or proof of at least one year of studies at a university in an English speaking country, or by holding a graduation certificate of a school in an English speaking country. No German language skills required. Recommendation: Attend German courses up to level B2 in order to prepare for a German internship. The language certificate must be less than 2 years old.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Applications are open from:

Winter semester:April 15 (German)April 15 (EU)April 15 (Non EU)

Summer semester:

Spring semester:

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

without admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

aptitute test

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online Application Form

Apply directly to DIT online application platform (Primuss) and follow the steps indicated.

The whole list of documents is available on the Primuss platform during the application period. It will be individually generated out of your given personal information on the online platform Primuss.

All required documents must be uploaded before the given deadlines.

It is not necessary to send in documents by post mail during the official application period. Please follow all steps, which are explained in detail on the application portal, and read all explanations carefully.

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University Entrance Examination → Qualification Requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form and photo.

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Copy of Passport / Identity card

APS

Applicants from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam have specific admission requirements. A certificate from the Academic Inspection Authority/Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) from a German Embassy in the respective country is required.

Location

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

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