Digital Health Technology
| Code | 1172 |
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| دانشکده/پردیس | School of Medicine |
| گروه/دانشکده | Department of Digital Health |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Since digital health technology is an interdisciplinary major, and its practical applications in the health system, especially in the clinical domain, have increased in recent years due to the growth and development of applications of artificial intelligence and specialized tools and methods in this area, there is a growing need for specialists and graduates in this major. To become a digital health specialist, it is necessary to receive concentrated and integrated education in interdisciplinary knowledge from basic and clinical medical sciences, information technology, and bioinformatics to biomedical engineering and other related specialties. Therefore, a Ph.D. student specializing in digital health technology should possess the necessary knowledge and skills in the mentioned subjects.
Objectives:
• Enhancement of human resources, facilities, and equipment in the healthcare system.
• Providing services related to digital health technology without considering temporal and spatial dimensions.
• Equity in accessing healthcare services for all segments of society.
• Reduction of costs and optimal use of financial and human resources.
• Training specialized workforce for educating the community and improving digital health literacy..
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holders of master's degrees in all fields of medical sciences approved by the Supreme Council of Medical Sciences Planning, as well as master's degrees in computer engineering (all specializations), computer science, and information technology.
Holders of general doctorate degrees (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy).
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Core Courses: 24
Elective Courses: 4
Thesis: 4
Total: 32
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Digital Health Technology
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Digital Health Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person : Dr. Ali Alizadeh
Tel.: (+98 21) 88965909
Email : etums@tums.ac.ir
Address:
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 166
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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