M.Sc. Digital Health
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Digital Health program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems. This program focuses on how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, telemedicine, wearable devices, and electronic health records (EHR) are transforming the healthcare landscape and improving patient care, treatment outcomes, and healthcare management.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from 1st semester itself. The curriculum covers key areas such as health data analytics, digital health solutions, telemedicine, e-health policies, mobile health (mHealth) applications, and the ethical considerations of digital health technologies. Students gain expertise in utilizing digital tools and platforms to enhance healthcare delivery, monitor patient health, and implement digital health solutions in clinical and administrative settings.
Graduates of the this program emerge as skilled professionals capable of leveraging digital technologies to improve healthcare systems, enhance patient outcomes, and manage healthcare data effectively, with career opportunities as Health Data Scientists, Healthcare Data Analysts, Health IT Consultants, Clinical Data Managers, Machine Learning Engineers in Healthcare, Healthcare Business Intelligence Analysts, Health Informatics Specialists, Data Privacy Officers, Digital Health Product Managers, and Public Health Data Scientists. enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Digital Health along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 80 minimum and as specified
Academic Qualification: Any Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Introduction to Digital Health, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, Digital Health Data Management, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction in Healthcare, Research Methodology in Digital Health, Practical: Health Data Collection and Basic Analysis |
Semester 2 | Mobile Health (mHealth) Technologies, Telemedicine and Telehealth, Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Data Interoperability, Data Privacy and Security in Health, Introduction to Wearable Health Devices, Practical: Telemedicine Platform and mHealth App Usage |
Semester 3 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare, Big Data Analytics in Health, Health IoT (Internet of Things), Digital Health Implementation and Policy, Digital Therapeutics and Remote Patient Monitoring, Practical: AI Applications in Healthcare and IoT-based Health Monitoring |
Semester 4 | Digital Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Future Trends in Digital Health, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Digital Health, Thesis/Research Project |
- Healthcare Data Management: Expertise in managing, analyzing, and securing healthcare data while ensuring compliance with industry standards and privacy regulations.
- Advanced Health Informatics Systems: Proficiency in implementing and optimizing electronic health records (EHR), health information systems (HIS), and other advanced digital platforms to improve healthcare processes.
- Telemedicine and Digital Health Tools: Mastery of telemedicine platforms, remote patient monitoring technologies, and digital tools for enhancing healthcare delivery and patient engagement.
- Health Data Analytics: Advanced skills in leveraging data analytics tools to interpret large healthcare datasets, uncover trends, and drive evidence-based decision-making.
- Emerging Digital Health Technologies: Competence in integrating cutting-edge technologies like wearable devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile health apps into healthcare frameworks.
- Healthcare Policy and Digital Ethics: In-depth understanding of ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations in the adoption and implementation of digital health solutions.
- Advanced Certification in Health Informatics: Focused training on health IT systems, clinical decision support systems, and EHR optimization.
- Telemedicine Specialist Certification: Specialized knowledge in remote healthcare technologies and virtual patient management systems.
- AI and Data Analytics in Healthcare Certification: Advanced training in AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning applications in healthcare.
- Leadership in Digital Health Certification: Preparation for managerial roles in digital health innovation, including IT strategy and policy development.
- Digital Health Entrepreneurship Certification: Guidance on building and scaling innovative health tech solutions for market success.
- Ph.D. in Digital Health Technologies: Research opportunities in cutting-edge areas like AI in healthcare, telemedicine advancements, and data-driven innovations.
- M. Sc. in Health Informatics: Advanced studies focusing on informatics applications, big data, and digital transformations in healthcare.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Telemedicine and Digital Health: Specialized program targeting telehealth system design, implementation, and management.
- M.B.A. in Digital Health Management: Leadership-focused program integrating business strategies and digital health technology expertise.
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0-3 years | Health Informatics Specialist, Telemedicine Coordinator, Digital Health Analyst | ₹4,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annum |
3-5 years | Senior Health Data Analyst, Digital Health Consultant, Health IT Specialist | ₹7,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 per annum |
5-10 years | Health IT Manager, Digital Health Project Manager, Senior Healthcare Analyst | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director of Digital Health, Chief Health Informatics Officer, Healthcare Technology Consultant | ₹18,00,000+ per annum |
