Master in Medical Informatics

School of Life Sciences

Ready to shape the future of healthcare? Join our MSc programme in Medical Informatics and play a key role in the digital transformation of the field. Learn how to analyse complex medical data, develop innovative software solutions and apply artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a real impact, this programme is for you.

Factsheet

Degree: Master of Science FHNW in Medical Informatics
Study mode: Full-time and Part-time
Learning mode: Onsite
ECTS credits: 90
Next start: 14.9.2026
Duration: 3 semesters (full-time)/5 semesters (part-time)
Teaching language: English
Place: FHNW Campus Muttenz, FHNW Campus Olten
Stay abroad: Possible
Application fee: CHF 200
Semester fee: CHF 750 / CHF 1 000 / CHF 5 000

At a glance

Data and analytical skills: Gain hands-on experience in biomedical data analysis, software development, and data-driven decision-making models for healthcare and pharmaceutical science.
AI and digital innovation: Explore the role of artificial intelligence in medicine and drug discovery, and learn cutting-edge methods in machine learning, big data and data visualisation.
Practice-oriented learning: Apply your knowledge through integrated internships, working on real-world challenges in hospitals, the pharma industry and MedTech companies.
Strong industry connections: Benefit from direct collaboration with leading institutions in the healthcare and pharma sectors, especially in the Basel area – a global hub for healthcare innovation.

Why study this?

What career opportunities are open to you?

With our Master’s in Medical Informatics and Pharma Informatics you will unlock outstanding career opportunities at the intersection of medicine/pharma, IT and innovation. You will analyse health data, develop smart IT solutions, and help design digital processes in hospitals, research and industry.

Thanks to your combined medical and technical expertise, you will be highly qualified for roles in:

Hospitals and healthcare firms: Optimise clinical workflows, diagnostics and treatment options through innovative digital solutions.
The pharma industry: Apply your knowledge of big data and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug development and enable personalised therapies.
Medtech companies: Work at the interface of technology, software and clinical application, designing innovative products that improve the cyberlives of patients and healthcare professionals.
Start-ups and Health Tech companies: Contribute your medical knowledge and IT skills to drive innovative projects in digital health.
Research institutions: Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to develop algorithms, digital diagnostic tools and clinical decision support systems.

Structure and programme contents

Two specialisations

Specialisation in Medical Informatics

Specialisation in Pharma Informatics

Details of the degree programme

Programme structure

Duration of study: Full-time or part-time

Module groups Medical Informatics

Core modules

Specialisation electives

General electives

Master’s thesis

Module groups Pharma Informatics

Core modules

Specialisation electives

General electives

Master’s thesis

International

Our master's programme opens up global horizons: whether planning your Master's thesis overseas or coming to us from abroad, we will support you every step of the way!

Incoming Students: Studying with us as an international student: Information

Requirements and admission

The programme is designed for BSc graduates in Medical Informatics, as well as related disciplines such as Computer Science/Informatics, Medicine (MSc in Medicine or equivalent), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or similar fields that meet the programming/medical knowledge requirements.

Highly qualified graduates are admitted to the master’s programme if they:

have acquired a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with grade A, B or ≥ 4.8 (≥ "good")
or possess an equivalent educational background and professional experience (college or university degree)
and have successfully passed the interview
and demonstrate a very good command of the English language.

Pre-master’s courses are available to ensure required prior knowledge. The Admissions Committee may set completion of these courses as a prerequisite for starting the programme. They begin before the semester and are free of charge.

Pre-master’s courses are available in: Digital Life Sciences, Programming, Mathematics and Business Information Systems.

Proof of sufficient English skills must be provided with one of the following certificates:

Type of certificate	Required level
CE (Cambridge English)	B2/FCE
IELTS (English Language Testing System)	5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	IBT 72
Spoken or Written Academic English (module in the bachelor’s degree programme at the School of Life Sciences)	4.5