Master's program Applied AI in Healthcare
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Where AI Innovation Meets Medical Practice

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of healthcare — from diagnostics and treatment planning to clinical workflows, research, and patient-centred services. The joint Master’s programme Applied AI in Healthcare(MSc (CE)) at PMU and FH Salzburg prepares you to contribute to this transformation with both technical expertise and a deep understanding of medical and healthcare contexts.

You will develop advanced knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning and learn how to translate these methods into responsible, effective, and clinically relevant applications. A strong emphasis is placed on the practical integration of AI solutions into real healthcare environments: not only designing algorithms, but understanding how they can be validated, implemented, and used safely in complex medical systems.

Combining technological innovation with healthcare practice, the programme equips you to work at the interface of medicine, technology, research, and society. It prepares you to become one of the specialists who can turn AI potential into meaningful impact — improving processes, supporting professionals, and helping shape the digital future of healthcare.

Program Highlights

• The programme is taught entirely in English.
• Teaching takes place in Salzburg with some online elements.
• Unique academic and clinical partnership: Benefit from a joint programme delivered by Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Paracelsus Medical University, and Salzburg University Hospital.
• Real-world healthcare focus: Work with practical clinical challenges and datasets that reflect the complexity of modern healthcare environments.
• Interdisciplinary learning experience: Combine expertise from IT, medicine, data analytics, and healthcare management.
• From AI concept to clinical application: Learn how AI solutions are developed, evaluated, and integrated into real clinical workflows.
• Future-ready skill set: Build advanced competences in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, ethics, and regulatory requirements in healthcare (e.g. EU AI Act, European Health Data Space).
• Strong link between technology and patient care: Understand how AI can support healthcare professionals, improve processes, and contribute to better care.
• Preparation for digital healthcare transformation: Develop the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in shaping AI-driven healthcare systems.

Faculty

• Recognised experts at the interface of AI, medicine, and healthcare: Learn from lecturers and professionals with strong academic, technical, clinical, and healthcare-sector experience.
• Practice-led learning with direct healthcare relevance: A balanced mix of academic lecturers, AI and data science experts, clinical practitioners, and healthcare professionals ensures that scientific knowledge is translated into practical skills. The curriculum is enriched through real-world case studies, expert talks, clinical insights, and practice-oriented learning formats.

Study while working

The degree programme is completed part-time over four semesters. The course dates are announced well in advance. In-person teaching, either on campus or online, blended learning, and self-study alternate throughout the programme.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays during the semester: 4:00–6:00 p.m., online and at the PMU Campus

Thursdays during the semester: 1:00–5:00 p.m., online and at the FH Campus in Puch near Salzburg.

Intensive Week 1: November 16–20, 2026, online and at the FH Campus in Puch near Salzburg.

Intensive Week 2: January 18–22, 2027, online and at the PMU Campus