Program Overview
The Healthcare Information Systems Management at Polytechnic of Leiria is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Healthcare Information Systems Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiria, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Healthcare Information Systems Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods and Scientific Writing
- Statistics and Operational Research applied to Medical Informatics
- Organization and Management of Healthcare Systems
- Strategic Management of Medical Information Systems
- Project Management for Healthcare Informatics
- Electronic Health Records
- Next Generation Communication Networks and Services
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Standards in Medical Informatics
- Security of Clinical Information Systems
- Advanced Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Image Processing
- Logistics and Management of Health Services
- Elective
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
People who can apply to the Master\xc2\x92s Degree:
- Holders of an undergraduate degree or a legal equivalent in Computer Sciences for Healthcare, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomechanics, and Health Equipment Technology;
- Holders of a foreign higher education diploma, granted after a first cycle of studies, under the principles of the Bologna Process, by a State, which has subscribed this Process, in Computer Sciences for Healthcare, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomechanics, and Health Equipment Technology;
- Holders of a foreign higher education diploma that is recognized as meeting the objectives of an undergraduate degree by the Technical and Scientific Council of the School of Technology and Management, in Computer Sciences for Healthcare, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomechanics, and Health Equipment Technology;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as certifying the skills to attend this cycle of studies by the Technical and Scientific Council of the School of Technology and Management.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Polytechnic of Leiria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Polytechnic of Leiria
Polytechnic of Leiria
Leiria, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120