The Degree in Digital Health and Biomedical Innovation (SauD InoB) will train new professionals at the intersection of health and technology with the ability to integrate and lead the digital transformation and innovation processes in health.

With a duration of 6 semesters (180 ECTS), the first four semesters (120 ECTS) constitute a common core that includes a set of Curricular Units (UC) that all students must complete. These 120 ECTS are divided into 29 ECTS in Computer Science, 26 ECTS in Data Science, 26 ECTS in Human Biology, 25 ECTS in Clinical Medicine and Health Services, 11 ECTS in Management, and 3 ECTS in elective units.

In the last two semesters (60 ECTS), students must choose one of four alternative pathways:

• Data analytics and artificial intelligence;
• Health Information Systems and Telemedicine;
• Clinical Research and Health Innovation Management;
• Biomedical Research and Bioinformatics.

Each alternative pathway has three internship units in the first semester (totaling 22 ECTS) and a project unit in the second semester (totaling 12 ECTS), in addition to a set of core units (17 ECTS) and elective units (9 ECTS) related to the subject.

Objectives

SauD InoB aims to train health professionals with knowledge and skills in human biology, clinical and health services, informatics, data sciences, and management.

Equipped with the ability to integrate "languages," reasoning, and clinical processes with technological skills and competencies in research and management, these highly skilled and creative graduates will be able to respond to the complex needs and challenges of the healthcare sector.

The goal is to accelerate digital transformation, research, and innovation in healthcare and build bridges between the many players in the sector.

Professional Abilities

Graduates in digital health and biomedical innovation should be able to:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of health information systems or other digital health solutions;
• Participate in clinical or biomedical research projects and activities, from study definition to data analysis;
• Contribute to the improvement of healthcare processes based on innovative solutions.

Employment Prospects

Digital health and biomedical innovation are emerging fields with strong demand. This new degree guarantees a unique education in the country, designed to meet the needs of the healthcare job market. Within this framework, graduates will be able to choose where to work:

• Digital technology and health informatics, pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology companies;
• Hospitals and healthcare institutions;
• Research and development organizations (biomedical and clinical research laboratories, academia, R&D service companies, consulting firms);
• National and international health policy and regulatory organizations.

These graduates will be able to work as professionals in data analytics and artificial intelligence in health, professionals in health information systems and telemedicine, health consulting and management, innovation management, and biomedical and clinical research, among others.

Information

Application deadlines: Calendar to be provided by the Directorate-General for Higher Education

Number of vacancies: 40

Minimum score: 140 points

Admission tests: (02) Biology and Geology and (16) Mathematics

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Contacts:

Email: ga_lic_saudinob@med.up.pt

General information

Study Plan

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