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Our present days have seen a tremendous increase of virtually all kinds of data. For many fields the availability of Big Data holds the promise to answer questions that would have been out of reach just a couple of years ago. The analysis of Big Data, however, requires expert knowledge and skills, which is why data science is becoming an increasingly important topic. This is especially true for data evaluation in medicine, where statistical methods for data analysis need to be applied to an already complex and heterogeneous field. While there are many trainings available that explain the basics of data science, teaching the relevant techniques with real-life application to medical data is currently still a niche topic. To fill this gap, the Institute of Medical Biometry at the University of Heidelberg offers the study program "Medical Data Science" that introduces and deepens the essentials of medical data science. The program is structured into four different modules, which will teach different aspects of medical data science.
After completing the medical data science training, participants will be able to:
- Analyse complex medical data
- Use state-of-the art statistical tools
- Visualize and report the results
- Handle Big Data
The individual courses are structured into block units, taking place mostly from Thursday to Saturday. The study program takes place over the course of two semesters including the independent project work as a final module. The offered courses can also be booked separately.
In order to participate, an application has to be send to and approved by the Institute of Medical Biometry (IMBI). Admissible are applications from participants who studied medicine, statistics or comparable fields with statistical backgrounds (e.g. Psychology or mathematics).
The study program "Medical Data Science" will be offered every year. Application is possible from 16.01.2025 until 15.06.2025 for the next study program, which will start for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Tuition fee for 2 semesters in total:
-5500 EUR early bird until 30.04.2025
-6500 EUR regular rate from 01.05.2025
-6000 EUR discounted rate for affiliated with a university from 01.05.2025
Please note that the application deadline is the 15.06.2025. If the maximum number is reached, applicants will be chosen according to the date of receipt of their application.
More information with respect to the application and admission process, as well as the curriculum and the study program can be found on the following pages.
Curriculum
Application/Admission
Study course
Visiting single courses
Please note that courses offered within the Program are taught in English or German if all participants are familiar with the German language.