Programme structure
The master's programme Digitalization in the Health Sector is a two-year full time study consisting of 120 ECTS credits. The programme has the following structure:
- Mandatory courses, 40 or 50 ECTS credits, depending on type of master's thesis
- Elective courses, 20 or 40 ECTS credits, depending on type of master's thesis
- Master's thesis, 30 or 60 ECTS credits
Course of study
Example with long master's thesis of 60 ECTS credits:
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3rd semester | Elective course | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2nd semester | Mandatory course | Elective course | Master's thesis |
| 1st semester | Mandatory course | Mandatory course | Mandatory course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
Example with short master's thesis of 30 ECTS credits:
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3rd semester | Elective course | Elective course | Elective course |
| 2nd semester | Mandatory course | Mandatory course | Elective course |
| 1st semester | Mandatory course | Mandatory course | Mandatory course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
The table above gives a general illustration of how a course of study can be organized. You can choose to structure your course of study differently, for example by starting on your thesis already in the first semester. All courses should normally be completed and passed before the last semester of the programme.
Courses and master's thesis
The choice of courses and the topic of the master's thesis is made together with your supervisor in the first semester. This choice also determines the specialization you follow.
The programme has two programme options
Find the structure, mandatory courses and elective courses for each programme option.
Master's thesis
The master's thesis is an independent research work carried out under supervision. The topic of your master's thesis is established in collaboration with people working in the health sector both nationally and internationally, and as a student you have the opportunity to contribute to the discussion of concrete problems.
You can choose either a long or a short master's thesis. If you choose a long thesis, the work is distributed over several semesters. You will be supervised by employees at the research group Information Systems (IS).
The master's thesis is to be submitted on a fixed date in May of the final semester. If you choose a short master's thesis, you must write the thesis in the final semester. The topic of the thesis is to be presented on a given date at the beginning of the semester, and the deadline for submission is 17 weeks after this date. You must present your master's thesis publicly at the end of the semester. Following the presentation, there will be an oral examination with the examiners and your supervisor concerning the thesis.
- Read more about beeing a master's student at the Department of Informatics.
- Find available master's theses for Digitalization in the Health Sector.
Progression requirements
The standard study time for the master's programme is two years, or four years if you apply for part-time studies. If you spend more time than two years, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the policies for admission and your right to study. Your right to study may be cancelled if you do not register for the first semester of the study programme and you have absence without valid reason for more than one semester.
Recognition of master's courses from former education
If you are admitted to the master's programme and you have completed master's courses outside the University of Oslo, you may apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Please contact the Department of Informatics for more information.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Science in Digitalization in the Health Sector
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.