FAQ about the Master's programme Medical Informatics
Are you interested in the Master's programme Medical Informatics at the FHNW and do you have questions about the admission requirements or the study models? Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Please find the criteria on the website, under Admission
Minimum achieved grade must be A, B or ≥ 4,8 (≥ good). We will assess your application, including converting your grade during our evaluation process. However, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fulfil this criterion. Your application will be assessed, and you might be offered an interview to clarify possible compensations.
Yes. We accept candidates who have a background in Life Sciences, Programming and Business Informatics.
We accept candidates who have a background in Life Sciences, Programming and Business Informatics. However, we encourage you to apply. In the admission process we will review the specific courses and ECTS relating to in Life Sciences.
It takes 3 semesters.
Yes. The programme can be taken over 5 semesters.
Part-time studying is similar to a 50% work contract.
Approximately 1.5 days per week are on-site lectures.
No. We do not offer online lectures generally. Presence in the lectures is mandatory. You need to be based in Switzerland.
The semester fees for international students who do not have their civil residence in the EU/EFTA or Switzerland at the beginning of their studies are CHF 5’000 per semester. If you have your legal residence in the EU/EFTA the semester fees are CHF 1’000.
The autumn semester starts in week 38 and ends in week 7.
The spring semester starts in week 8 and ends in week 28.
No. The programme always starts in autumn.
The deadline for the application is on the 30th of April.
The final decision will be communicated by June.
The confirmation of enrolment for the autumn semester will be posted at the beginning of the semester by the week 38.
You will receive the invoice for the semester fees by post by September.
Please find the information on our website.
It is not possible to have a double degree in the Master of Medical Informatics with any other University.
No. Presence is not mandatory.
No. Pre-courses will take place either on-site in Muttenz or online. The slides will be available on Moodle. If you do the courses online, you are not bound to the times and dates of the on-site course. All courses must be completed by the end of December.
Yes. The examination can be done as often as needed but it has to be done by the end of December.
Yes. At each info event you can talk to a student.
If you have further questions please send an e-mail to msc.medical.informatics.lifesciences@fhnw.ch.
If you have any general questions, please send an e-mail to:
msc.medical.informatics.lifesciences@fhnw.ch