Who is the distance learning programme "Digital Health" suitable for?

With your degree in Digital Health, you can work, for example, as a Digital Health Engineer or Digital Health Consultant.

The distance learning programme "Digital Health" at IU International University is aimed at all those who want to actively shape digitization in healthcare. The target group includes school graduates with an interest in health, technology, and management, as well as professionals from the healthcare sector who want to qualify specifically for digital technologies and transformation processes in the healthcare sector. Career changers from related fields such as IT, business informatics, or health management are also addressed, provided they have an interest in the interfaces between health sciences and digitization.

Admission requirements

With university entrance qualification:

• General higher education entrance qualification (A levels)
• Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
• University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification (diploma from a vocational school and a practical part)

Without (specialized) A levels:

• Master craftsman's certificate
• Completed advanced training (e.g. IHK specialist, state-certified business administrator)
• At least a two-year recognized vocational training in Germany followed by at least a three-year full-time professional activity. Training and professional experience must be fundamentally relevant to the field; otherwise, a trial study is usually required.

For applicants with international educational qualifications:

• Evaluation of equivalence by IU according to the Anabin system
• For non-German native speakers in a German-language programme: Proof of German language skills (e.g. TestDaF 3, DSH1, Telc B2, ÖSD B2 or equivalent; proof not older than five years)

A numerus clausus (NC) is not required. Applications are possible online at any time, without a deadline. The study programme starts flexibly, and the course can be tested for one month without obligation.

Personal requirements

• Interest in digitization and health: The Bachelor's programme "Digital Health" is ideal for those who want to combine medical basics with IT and management.
• Self-motivation and self-organization: The IU distance learning programme is completely flexible. Students should be able to structure their studies independently to make the most of the benefits (no fixed semester times, modular examination planning).
• Basic IT and technology affinity: Since the programme includes many computer science modules, digital tools, and practical application projects, no prior knowledge at university level is necessary, but technical openness, logical thinking, and willingness to learn new technologies are advantageous.
• Team and communication skills: Digital transformation in the healthcare sector often requires cross-departmental collaboration. Willingness to exchange ideas in interactive virtual formats or (voluntary) digital group work is useful.
• Good self-learning skills: The use of digital learning platforms, the IU Learn app, and optional online seminars is required in distance learning.

The programme is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals who want to qualify for new roles in E-Health management, the development of digital health solutions, or the interface communication between IT and healthcare.

What do you learn in the Bachelor Digital Health? Content, Modules and Skills

The distance learning programme Digital Health at IU International University equips you with interface competence between health, IT and management. You will intensively engage with the digital transformation of the healthcare sector and acquire knowledge that qualifies you for various roles in the modern healthcare sector.

Basic Knowledge:

• Digital Health
• Medicine for non-medical professionals (basic medical knowledge)
• Introduction to informatics and software engineering
• Healthcare management
• Project management and agile project management

Specific Digital Topics:

• E-Health
• Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
• mHealth (mobile applications, monitoring, interventions)
• Data Analytics and Big Data
• Medical information technology and IT security

Law & Ethics:

• Law in healthcare
• Digital transformation & ethics
• Data protection

Interdisciplinary Skills:

• Collaborative work
• Intercultural and ethical action competences
• Hospital management
• Statistics
• Scientific work

Practice and Project Modules:

• Various project work (e.g. Global Digital Health, Digital Transformation and Ethics)
• Seminars on current topics of digitisation in healthcare

In-depth and Specialisation Options: You can choose from a wide range of electives, such as Digital Business Models, Object-Oriented Programming, Digital Entrepreneurship, Health Economics, Data Analysis and Health Care Analytics, Foreign languages, among others.

Through this structure, you will acquire both a broad knowledge of medical, organisational and technical aspects, as well as the ability to independently plan, manage and evaluate digital health projects.

How does the distance learning programme Digital Health work?

Study Format: 100% distance learning – You learn completely flexibly, independent of location and time. Presence phases are not required.

Three Time Models:

• Full-time (36 months – 6 semesters)
• Part-time I (48 months – 8 semesters)
• Part-time II (72 months – 12 semesters)

You can adjust the model at any time and also extend it for free by up to 12 months.

Start of Studies: A start is possible on any day of the year – there are no fixed enrolment deadlines.

Learning Platform: The entire process takes place via the online campus (myCampus) and the IU Learn App. Here you will find digital scripts, videos, podcasts, and interactive books with quiz questions.

Virtual Teaching & Exchange: You benefit from seminars, live tutorials, and interactive events that promote exchange with lecturers and fellow students.

Exams: You can take exams flexibly as online exams (around the clock, 7 days a week) or, if desired, at examination centres on site. Alternatively: term papers, project work, presentations, or oral online exams – depending on the respective module.

Practical Integration: Several project modules train your practical application and methodological competence directly at the digital workplace.

Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), 180 ECTS. Recognized worldwide and state-accredited.

Career Perspectives and Opportunities after the Bachelor Digital Health

Fields of Activity after Studies:

• Leading digitalization projects in healthcare
• Interface functions between IT and medicine
• Consulting on Health-Tech solutions and strategies
• Product development for digital health offerings, apps, and systems

Career Opportunities:

• Digital Health Engineer (Development, Management, and Quality Assurance of software systems in healthcare)
• Digital Health Product Manager (Development, Control, and Marketing of digital health solutions and products)
• Digital Health Consultant / Specialist (Strategy consulting, process development, innovation management in the healthcare system)

Typical Employers:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Health insurance companies and insurance companies
• IT and software companies with a focus on healthcare
• Start-ups and consulting firms in the E-Health sector
• Research institutions and training providers
• Medical care centers, health authorities

Costs and Financing Options for the Distance Learning Programme Digital Health

Tuition Fees:

• Full-time (36 months): from €399 per month
• Part-time I (48 months): from €344 per month
• Part-time II (72 months): from €259 per month
• Graduation fee: approximately €699 one-time at the end of the study

Includes in the Price:

• All learning materials (digital and optionally printed)
• Access to the online library with specialist literature
• Fees for online exams and myCampus usage
• Optional: semesters abroad and career coaching offers

Discount Promotions: There are occasional limited-time discount promotions (e.g. price reductions, iPad premiums, cashback)

Financing Options:

• Federal Training Assistance (BAföG, if requirements are met)
• Study loans (e.g. KfW Study Loan, Education Funds)
• Tax deductibility as further training for professionals
• Installment and partial payment models
• Recognition of previous achievements (saving time and fees)

Trial Month: The distance learning programme can be tested for 1 month without obligation. Fees only apply for this period if you continue.

Free Extension: Extension by up to 12 months is possible at no additional cost if you need more time for your studies.