Program Overview
The Medical Informatics at University of Amsterdam is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Medical Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medical treatment and patient care;
- Healthcare organisation, processes and logistics;
- Information and communication technology.
- Current Issues in Medical Informatics I (6 EC)
- Knowledge representation & reasoning in medicine (6)
- Advanced data analysis in medicine (6)
- Biomedical information systems engineering (6)
- Work placement I (6)
- Biomedical Research & Evaluation Methodology (6 EC)
- Organisational Settings of Healthcare (6)
- Healthcare Logistics & Information Systems (6)
- Information & Process Modelling in Healthcare (6)
- Work Placement II (6)
- Current Issues in Medical Informatics II (6 EC)
- Health and Medicine (6)
- Medical Records, Classification & Registries (6)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Additional subject: In several cases a preparatory programme has to be completed prior to admission. More information: www.uva.nl/isp or at www.uva.nl/medicalinformatics
\nKnowledge minimum
\nPrevious education: Bachelor\'s degree
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 89
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months