Postgraduation in Digital Skills for Health

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Postgraduation in Digital Skills for Health

The future of digital health starts with you.

The Postgraduate Degree in Digital Skills for Health offers a variety of skills through the intersection of technology and healthcare, enabling leadership and innovation through a combination of knowledge from engineering, health sciences and information technology, essential to face the health sector’s challenges in the digital context.

With a strong multidisciplinary structure, developed and taught in association between the School of Science and Technology - NOVA FCT,  the School of Medicine and the National School of Public Health of the NOVA University of Lisbon, this Postgraduate Degree brings together Advanced Digital Skills, such as Artificial Intelligence , Cybersecurity, Robotics and Internet of Things (IoT), Information Management and Data Analysis, Data Security and Privacy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Ethics and Social Responsibility, in synergy with the necessary skills in Health.

Additionally, the Postgraduate Degree in Digital Skills for Health also provides students with specific skills in the health area, such as: Clinical Knowledge, Health Literacy, Integration of Technology in Clinical Practice and Telemedicine and Remote Care.

This postgraduate degree is part of the European Digital Skills DS4Health program and is developed in collaboration with the Universities: UniKlink RWTH Aachen (Germany), ENSAE Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France), Medical University of Vienna (Austria), University of Ionina ( Greece), University of Tel Aviv (Israel), Politehnica University of Bucharest (Romania), so students have the opportunity to enjoy mobility with these Universities and with industrial and technological partners, such as BAYER, ITTM (Information Technology for Translational Medicine), JSI (Josef Stefan Institute) and CLINOMIC.

Why this post-graduation degree?

  • Interdisciplinarity: The integration of knowledge from the areas of Engineering, Health and Information Technology, provides a broad and multifaceted approach with a range of skills to face the challenges of todays health sector, by taking advantage of the opportunities of digital health.
  • Theoretical and practical approach: The use of practical teaching methodologies, such as laboratory classes and group work, promotes the application of theoretical knowledge in real situations involving the use of digital technology in healthcare.
  • Varied teaching methodology: Tutorial teaching; Group work, Work in Laboratories and Demonstrations, Online Platforms that provide a variety of resources and access to discussion forums.
  • International partnerships: The partnerships in an European project funded by the European Commission, promotes the internationalization of the program, exchange of student mobility, knowledge and collaboration with institutions of excellence around the world.
  • Continuous updating: The commitment to constantly updating program content to keep up with technological developments and the needs of the job market, ensures that students are always up to date with the latest trends and innovations in the area of digital health.

Applications 2024/25

1st Phase: Jun 3rd to Jul 17th, 2024

Available Spots: 25

Duration: 4 semesters

Format: In-Person, Daytime

Language: English

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Course Coordinator: Professor Ricardo Jardim Gonçalves, rlg@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

Students graduating from this course will be prepared to work in various areas of expertise, such as:

  • Health Technology Management
  • Hospital and Health Services Management
  • Development of Digital Solutions and Health Information Systems
  • Telemedicine and Remote Health
  • Analysis and interpretation of clinical data for decision support;
  • Project management and innovation in digital health;
  • Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Devices
  • Consultancy, training and assistance in information technology for healthcare institutions;
  • Research and development of innovative solutions in digital health;
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary teams in digital health projects;
  • Contribution to the improvement of health systems through the application of digital technologies;
  • Ethics, Data Protection and Governance in Digital Health;
  • Startups.

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a Bachelor's degree in the areas of Engineering, Health and other related areas.
  • Candidates with similar backgrounds will be evaluated based on their CV and professional experience;
  • All candidates must be approved by the scientific committee and may be subject to an interview, with the aim of evaluating their preparation and
  • motivation for the course;
  • There are no restrictions on access to this Postgraduate course with regard to age group. Students can be young graduates looking for specialization or more experienced professionals who want to update their skills and knowledge to stand out or specialize in a dynamic and constantly evolving field, which is digital applied to the health sector;
  • Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals;
  • Technology Professionals: Electrical and Computer Engineers, IT engineers, Data Scientists, other technology professionals;
  • Health Managers: Hospital managers, Health System Administrators and Management Professionals;
  • Researchers and Academics: Researchers in the areas of health, Electrical Engineering and Computers, IT, Biomedical Engineering and related areas;
  • Entrepreneurs, Trainers and innovators;
  • Consulting Professionals: Consultants and analysts who work with healthcare organizations, technology companies, and government bodies.

Career opportunities

  • Leadership and Technological Strategy in Health;
  • Management and Coordination of Digital Health Projects;
  • Coordination and Management of Digital Health Services;
  • Management and Optimization of Medical Information Systems;
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Health Data;
  • Development of Digital Health Applications and Solutions;
  • Cybersecurity in Health;
  • Telemedicine and Remote Health;
  • Digital Health Research;
  • Digital Health Education and Training;
  • Quality and Security Management in Health Information;
  • Regulation of Digital Medical Devices;
  • Consulting on Ethics and Regulation in Digital Health;
  • Consulting in Health Information Technologies;
  • Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams in Digital Health;
  • Ethics and Data Protection in Digital Health;
  • Entrepreneurship in Digital Health.

These are some of the areas where Postgraduate students in Digital Skills ifor Health can find significant and impactful opportunities in the international job market. The healthcare sector is increasingly dependent on technology and digital innovation, making these skills highly sought after and valued in the current job market.

Course Coordination

The Postgraduate Course in Digital Skills forHealth is coordinated by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) of the School of Science and Technology of the NOVA University of Lisbon (NOVA FCT), in association with the School of Medicine of the NOVA Medical School (NMS ) and with the National School of Public Health (ENSP). DEEC constitutes a teaching and research unit at NOVA FCT, dedicated to progress, research, quality of teaching and provision of specialized services to the community in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering.