Health Technology

Course overview

This master's level course in Health Technology provides a comprehensive overview of the development, implementation, and future possibilities of health technology, with a focus on increasing equality and participation in healthcare. You will explore current and historic digital trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), and their influence on the healthcare sector. The course emphasises evidence-based management, the transition from theory to practice, and the critical evaluation of the use of health technology. Additionally, you will gain insights into the ethical considerations and challenges associated with the use of in health technology.

Who is this programme for

This course is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of relevant work experience gained after graduation. It is suitable for professionals looking to deepen their expertise and advance in their field.

What you will learn

Upon completion you will be able to:

• Understand and describe current and historic digital trends, including AI, that influence the healthcare sector.
• Demonstrate familiarity with evidence-based management and discuss the transition from theory to practice in health technology.
• Gain knowledge of the basics of AI, its potential, and challenges in healthcare.
• Identify and analyze ethical issues associated with the use of AI in healthcare.
• Develop a critical perspective on health technology in relation to evidence, quality, and ethical aspects.
• Appreciate the evolving competences needed by the healthcare workforce to effectively integrate health technology.
• Foster a respectful and ethical approach to the use of technology in healthcare, rooted in fundamental rights such as respect for human autonomy, prevention of harm, fairness, and explicability.
• Critically reflect on the implementation and future possibilities of health technology to enhance equality and participation.

Study format and schedule

Study flexibly from anywhere, this course is delivered entirely online. The timetable will be announced later. 

Please note that the timetable is subject to change.

Application

Our application period will open in april 2026.