These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's in Medical Informatics

In the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Medical Informatics at IU International University (IU), you can enroll if you provide us with your secondary school diploma (general university entrance qualification), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or subject-specific university entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can enroll without a secondary school leaving certificate. Studying without a secondary school leaving certificate at IU is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced training course, for example, a further training course to become a certified business economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, for example, training as an office clerk. Following your training, you have worked for at least 3 years in this profession on a full-time basis. If your training is not related to the distance learning programme in Medical Informatics, you will first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

Study Content & Modules: This is the Study Schedule for the Bachelor's Degree in Medical Informatics

The Bachelor's degree program in Medical Informatics at IU is characterized by a comprehensive education in valuable skills that combine both computer science and medical knowledge. Students learn the basics of computer science as well as medical applications, including software development and data management.

The Bachelor's program at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an exam, such as a written paper or an exam. In addition to mandatory modules, the program includes elective modules that allow students to specialize in specific areas.

You complete your Bachelor's one step at a time - and even largely determine when you want to take each module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows:

• 1st Semester: E-Health, Introduction to Programming with Python, Medicine for Non-Medical Professionals I, Introduction to Academic Work for IT and Technology, Object-Oriented and Functional Programming with Python, Practical Project: Medical Informatics 1, IT Infrastructure
• 2nd Semester: Introduction to Computer Science, Medical Data Management and Documentation, Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security, Project: Medical Data Management and Documentation, Practical Project: Medical Informatics 2, IT Infrastructure
• 3rd Semester: Object-Oriented Programming with C++, Basics of Software Engineering, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Statistical Computing, Project: General Programming with C/C++
• 4th Semester: Applied Medical Informatics, Medical Technical Standards: Significance and Application, Data Modeling and Database Systems, Digital Transformation and Ethics in Healthcare, Seminar: Digital Transformation and Ethics in Healthcare, Project: GUI Programming with QT
• 5th Semester: Image Processing in Medicine, Project: Image Processing in Medicine, Elective Area A, Elective Area B
• 6th Semester: Project: Data Mart Creation in SQL, Elective Area C, Bachelor Thesis

Special in the IU distance learning program: the many opportunities to specialize in interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Bachelor of Medical Informatics, you can choose either from suggested specialization tracks or a total of 6 specialization modules from 3 elective areas:

In the first elective area (A), you choose from topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Big Data, Fundamentals of Physics, Introduction to Robotics, Introduction to Hospital Management, IT Service Management, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Information Security Standards, Cryptographic Procedures, IT Project Management, Introduction to Process Management, Basics of Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Data Structures and Java Class Library, Introduction to Network Forensics, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality, X-Reality Project, Electrical Measurement Technology, Introduction to Computer Vision, IT Architecture Management, and more.

In the second elective area (B), you choose from topics such as:

Practical Project: Medical Informatics 3, Conversation and Negotiation Techniques, Introduction to Computer Vision, Project: Computer Vision, IT Architecture Management, Project: IT Security Architectures, Quality Management in Healthcare, Quality Assurance in Software Process, Electrical Measurement Technology, Diagnostic Systems in Medical Technology, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality, X-Reality Project, Introduction to the Internet of Things, Security in the Internet of Things, Programming of Web Application Interfaces, Programming of Industrial Information Systems with Java EE, Project Management, Techniques and Methods of Agile Software Development, and more.

In the third elective area (C), you choose from topics such as:

Design and Ergonomics of User Interfaces, Project: User Interface Design, Biosignal Processing, Project: Biosignal Acquisition, Technical and Operational IT Security Concepts, Introduction to Network Forensics, Introduction to NLP, Project: NLP, Social Engineering and Insider Threats, Pricing Policy in Healthcare, Budget Negotiations in Healthcare, Mobile Software Engineering using the Android Platform, Project: Mobile Software Engineering II, Project Management, Techniques and Methods of Agile Software Development, Change Management, Requirements Engineering, Health Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Introduction to Health Economics, Law in Healthcare, Health Care Analytics, and more.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study of Medical Informatics at IU Works

You can adapt the online study of Medical Informatics at IU International University flexibly to fit your life and your daily routine. For example, you can choose one of 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 6 semesters, which is 36 months, to complete your Bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 8 semesters until graduation. Or you can opt for part-time study II and take 12 semesters to complete your Bachelor's degree.

You receive study materials from IU with each module registration as printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enhanced with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the practical IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and professors.

One particularly convenient and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week, at a time that suits you best, for example, after preparing optimally for the exam in construction theory. Additionally, IU operates around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can take your exams in person.