FAQ Medical Informatics
How do I know that medical informatics is the course of study which suits me most? Are you medically and informatically interested? Do you have analytical and conceptual skills, are you a team member and enjoy working with people? If yes the general conditions agree. In addition, you should bring interest in the field o
What is the meaning of dual studies?
A dual studies program combines a university degree with practice in a company. The knowledge acquired during studies can be applied from the very beginning. At the same time, practical experience provides a good base for assessing the applicability and benefits of the study content and for a better understandi
Which dual study programmes are available in the field of computer science?
All Bachelor courses in computer science can be studied in a dual program at our location in Zweibrücken:
Applied Computer Science - dual Digital Media Marketing - dual Media informatics - dual Medical informatics - dual
You can also complete the Master's degr
How to find a suitable company?
Apply to a company you are interested in and would like to work at. Look for suitable job advertisements or advertise a company yourself by applying directly.
Our company database with vacancies for dual students offers a first point of contact:
www.hs-kl.de/kosmo-unternehmensdatenbank
For enrollment in a dual
How does the dual study program work?
The courses in both model are the same for dual and non-dual students. An overview can be found in the brochure or on the website of the respective study program:
https://hs-kl.de/imst/studiengaenge
In addition to the courses, you carry out practical work in the company. Your specific tasks will be determi
When to start a dual course of study?
Usually you can start your studies every year in the winter semester.
In principle, it is also possible to start in the summer semester, but there are no courses for the first semester. Therefore, it is not advisable to start in the summer semester.
Can I switch between the study programme models?
Since the dual courses of study comprise the same courses, a change between a conventional course of study and the dual course of study is possible. A change to the dual course of study should take place before the beginning of the third semester. You can change from a dual course to the non-dual co
Support concept and consulting services
Prof. Dr. Thomas Allweyer, who is responsible for the coordination with the companies and the seminars on the practical transfer projects, is the contact person for questions and concerns of the dual study program.
Each participating company also designates a supervisor for the dual students.
The contact
Reasons to study Medical Informatics in Zweibrücken
You will receive a very practice-oriented training as a medical computer scientist with a specialist competence in the field of digital health. For this purpose, you will learn about the complex structures of our health care system. Your academic degree Bachelor of Science in Medical Informatics
Advantages at Campus Zweibrücken
Your studies are characterized by their high practical proximity The supervision ratio of lecturers and students corresponds to the optimum Specialize your studies by choosing one of the following specification "Digital Healthcare" or "Medical Computer Science" An internship in a health institution is inclu
