Informatics for digital health

Course Description

Level: Second Level Degree

Degree Class: LM-18 - Computer science

Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Admission: Free

Duration: 2 years

The Master’s Degree Course in Informaticss for Digital Health trains professionals capable of designing, analysing and implementing digital platforms and software applications for monitoring, diagnosing, curing, well-being and assisting problems in the health value chain. The health value chain is a complex system, which includes, among others, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, wellness, care, and research in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, wellness/health, sport and nutrition sectors. Therefore, it requires an interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum provides methodologies, principles and technical skills in the field of information technology. Topics such as health information systems, telemedicine, the analysis of health data through artificial intelligence, health data security, mobile health technologies and the design of new drugs are explored in depth. The course includes workshops, projects and internships at health care facilities and companies, which allow the acquired skills to be applied in real-life contexts.

Content in Italian

Il corso di laurea magistrale non è ad accesso programmato e tutti gli insegnamenti saranno erogati in lingua inglese.

Requisito curriculare generale per l'ammissione è il possesso di una laurea di primo livello nelle classi L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche, oppure L-8 Ingegneria dell'informazione, oppure L-35 Scienze matematiche, oppure L-30 Scienze e tecnologie fisiche, oppure di un titolo dei previgenti ordinamenti riconosciuto equivalente ad essa.

Possono essere ammessi studenti in possesso di altra laurea di primo livello che abbiano acquisito almeno 72 CFU nei settori INF/01 o ING/INF-05 o ING/INF-06 o MAT* o FIS* di cui almeno 36 in INF/01 o INF/ING-05 e almeno 18 nei settori MAT* o FIS*. Per i possessori di titolo di studio conseguito all'estero equivalente ad una laurea di primo livello, il Consiglio del Corso di Studi valuterà la congruità dei crediti acquisiti nel percorso di studi rispetto a tali requisiti.
E' richiesta una buona conoscenza della lingua Inglese (livello B2 o superiore).
Il regolamento didattico del corso di studio descrive le modalità di verifica dell'adeguatezza della preparazione degli studenti.

The adequacy of personal preparation, particularly in the fundamentals of information science and technology and the English language, is assessed through the evaluation of the educational curriculum, and through a test on specific topics that take into account guidelines approved by the Department Council on the proposal of the Board of the degree course.

The evaluation and any test will be carried out by the President of the degree course or a committee delegated for this purpose. In the case of students holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (class 26 or class L-31), or Computer Engineering (class 9 or L-8), this preparation is automatically considered adequate, subject to verification of English language proficiency.

Evaluation

Contacts

Presidente del Corso di Laurea
Giuseppe Prencipe
Email: giuseppe.prencipe@unipi.it

Referente didattico
Rosaria Mongini
Tel. (+39) 050 2212727
Email: rosaria.mongini@unipi.it
Unità Didattica del Dipartimento di Informatica: https://didattica.di.unipi.it/contatti/
Orario di ricevimento: Ufficio: su appuntamento previo contatto e-mail / telefono (+39) 050 2212727/3110/3162. Sportello: dal martedì al giovedì dalle ore 10.00 alle ore 13.30. Per informazioni scrivere a : mdh_info@di.unipi.it

Study Plan

For students enrolled in the academic year 2026/2027

Required
Complementari (6 CFU) More information
The course offerings from previous years can be viewed at Course Catalogue.

Career opportunities

This Master’s Degree opens up opportunities in the health, pharma, nutraceutical and sports sectors, where graduates can find employment as: Digital health specialistData analysts for healthcareInformation system designersApplication developersConsultants for digital innovation projects in healthcare facilitiesIT roles in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companiesThe skills acquired allow them to work in international organisations, research institutions and health-tech start-ups, where the demand for professionals capable of combining software and bio-medical is growing.

Enrolment

To enrol, you must hold:

  • a university degree recognised as suitable under current legislation
  • the curricular requirements specified in the regulations of the degree courses
  • adequate personal preparation, assessed according to the procedures defined in the regulations of the degree course.

Admission requirements

Procedures and deadlines

Pre-registration for the academic year 2027/2028