Maastricht University

Overview

The Master of Science in Health and Digital Transformation at Maastricht University equips students with the skills necessary to lead the digital transformation in healthcare. This innovative program merges data science, healthcare expertise, and responsible innovation, preparing graduates to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of health technology.

What you'll study

The program is structured around a year-long interdisciplinary project, allowing students to collaborate with real-world partners, such as healthcare institutions and research organizations, to address practical challenges. Alongside this project, students engage in core courses that deliver essential knowledge in technical, methodological, and healthcare-specific domains.

• Interdisciplinary project: Work in teams with external partners to tackle real-world healthcare issues, applying course concepts to deliver tangible results.
• Core courses include:
  • Data and Technology in Healthcare
  • The Multimodality of a Digital Society
  • Technical Evaluations of AI Algorithms
  • Making Sense of Digital Technology in Healthcare
  • Digital Technology as a Medical Device
• Skills development: Gain competencies in stakeholder communication, change management, and responsible data usage, culminating in project outputs that reflect both technical and organizational aspects.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to possess a relevant bachelor’s degree that provides a strong foundation in data science, technology, or healthcare-related disciplines. Candidates whose backgrounds do not directly align with these fields may be evaluated based on their prior education and experience to determine their suitability for the program. There are no specific GRE or GMAT requirements, nor is a particular GPA score mandated for admission.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Health and Digital Transformation program will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of roles within the healthcare sector, particularly in areas that leverage digital technology to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Potential career paths include positions in healthcare management, data analysis, digital health innovation, and technology evaluation, among others. The skills acquired through this program will enable graduates to effectively lead initiatives that reshape the healthcare landscape through digital transformation.