Connect Computer Science with Healthcare
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Informatics at FH Dortmund combines computer science with medical knowledge and focuses on digital solutions for healthcare. Students explore how software, connected technologies and artificial intelligence can support healthcare, including digital patient data, medical images, health applications and telemedicine.
💻 About the Programme
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Duration: 6/7 semesters
- Faculty: Computer Science
- Language: German
- Start: Winter Semester
- Admission: Permit-free
- Social Contribution: €346.80
🧬 What Will You Study?
The programme covers areas including:
- Software Development and Programming
- Databases and IT Infrastructures
- Medical Information Systems
- Medical Image and Signal Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Data Protection and Data Security in Healthcare
During the first semesters, students learn fundamentals of computer science, programming, mathematics, software development, human medicine and fundamentals of medical informatics. The program also includes study and work techniques and Technical English.
🤖 Areas of Specialisation
Medical Informatics offers specializations in:
- Telematics and Telemedicine
- Visualization and Interaction
- Signal and image processing in medicine
- Data Protection and Data Security
🔬 Practical & Interdisciplinary Learning
The program includes a Medical Software Project, where students work on projects such as developing web applications for sports medicine, analyzing medical image data or creating three-dimensional models from MRI scans. Students combine medical, mathematical and computer science knowledge while working in interdisciplinary teams.
🌍 Practical Semester or Semester Abroad
The 7-semester option includes a choice of a practical semester, semester abroad, or internship in Germany and abroad during the sixth semester. The practical semester can take place at a company, hospital or other institution in the field of Medical Informatics.
🎓 Career Prospects
Graduates can work in areas such as:
- Medical software development
- Integration of clinical IT systems in hospitals
- System implementation
- Maintenance and sales
- Medical app development
- 3D and 4D visualisation
- Analysis of medical signals and images
- Healthcare projects
🚀 Study Medical Informatics at FH Dortmund
The B.Sc. Medical Informatics brings together computer science, medicine and digital technologies, with opportunities for practical and international experience. It prepares students for professional fields including software development, artificial intelligence, digital health applications and medical research.