Study Program

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City

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

eHealth and Communiсatiοn

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

M.Sc.

Degree

ECTS

Min. 15

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter Semester: 31 Jul

Summer Semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

3 semesters
(Starting: Both Semesters)

Duration

€ 4,300

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Both Semesters
Mode of Admission:: no admission restriction
Application:: Directly to the university.
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Study Mode:: Part-time ・ Blended learning

Program Video

01:48 min

eHealth and Communication

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Pioneering Digital Healthcare

With advancements like telemedicine just the beginning, this program equips students to harness these innovations for superior patient care while addressing the challenges of maintaining personal connections.

Master Effective Science Communication

Students learn to communicate intricate medical concepts clearly and effectively to the public and media, a skill increasingly essential in today's world.

State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure

Students benefit from Jena's cutting-edge research facilities, including the Data Integration Center, Center for Clinical Studies, and the Leibniz Center for Photonics in Infection Research. The university’s comprehensive support services, from the Ethics Committee to the Genome Sequencing Center, provide a robust foundation for groundbreaking research.

Robust Professional Network

A sustainable network connects students with lecturers, industry partners, and sponsors, offering long-term support and collaboration opportunities. This extensive network enhances professional growth and career prospects, providing invaluable connections in the field.

Interdisciplinary and Practical Learning

Students learn technical language and apply their knowledge through real-world scenarios, equipping them with skills that enhance their professional activities in various healthcare settings.

How do you want to continue?

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Course Description

The ongoing digitalization of the healthcare system is revolutionizing the way health-related information is shared, benefiting medical personnel, patients, their families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary professionals. This digital transformation enables fast, effective, and interprofessional communication crucial for patient care. The eHealth and Communication program at Friedrich Schiller University of Jena equips healthcare professionals with the essential skills to confidently navigate the digital healthcare landscape, ensuring they can efficiently communicate and manage digital health information to improve patient outcomes.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

This program is aimed at healthcare professionals who are passionate about integrating digital solutions into healthcare. Ideal candidates are those with a first university degree keen to enhance their skills in digital health technologies

Special Program Features

Flexible, Part-Time Learning

The eHealth and Communication Master's program provides unmatched flexibility for working professionals. Primarily taught online through eLearning, it allows students to balance their studies with other commitments, offering maximum convenience in terms of location and time.

Great Networking Opportunities

Online intensive weeks during the first and second semesters foster strong connections among students and lecturers. These virtual sessions provide close interactions, culminating in a final in-person weekend in Jena that solidifies professional networks and collaborative opportunities.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Advantage

Experience the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, where diverse fields converge to foster innovation. This environment allows students to benefit from a broad spectrum of expert insights, enhancing discussions and leading to more effective problem-solving and groundbreaking solutions.

Accreditations

System Accreditation

System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in "eHealth and Communiсatiοn" are:

Bachelor's degrее

A university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in medicine, health sciences, IT, psychology, social sciences, communication science, pharmaceutics, (bio-)informatics, public health, media science, or related fields.

The degree must contain at least 240 ECTS. If less, applicants must demonstrate equivalent competencies through advanced training, certificates, workshops, seminars, publications, еtс.

Work Experienсе

At least one year of professional experience in the healthcare sector (e.g., clinics, pharmacies, health insurance companies, digital health companiеs).

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

Certificates must be no older than two years at the time of application. English proficiency is proven if the degree was taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for the English language branch of the program at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(Starting: October)

Summer Semester
(Starting: April)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Summer Semester: -

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

no admission restriction

No. of places available:

Min. 15

Application:

Directly to the university.

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Application Documents

Online Applicatiοn Fοrm

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Copy of first University-level Degrее

СV

Letter of Motiνatiοn

English Language Certifiсatе → Language Requirements

Podcast

14:12 min

Support for the First Steps in Jena: The Mentoring Programmes

Where do international students find support when they are new in Jena? What kind of mentoring programmes are there? How can the mentors help new students? In this episode we talk about the support for international students in Jena directly after their arrival and while studying through the mentoring programmes of the International Office. The mentee Mateo tells us about his experiences.