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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW

The Master of Science in Digital Health (MSDH) program at Khalifa University is provisionally approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). This pioneering program is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary expertise necessary to lead in the digital transformation of healthcare in the UAE and beyond. Developed in collaboration between the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and the College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, the MSDH program uniquely integrates advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and biomedical sciences to address critical healthcare challenges. With a strong focus on personalized medicine, telehealth, digital biomarkers, and data-driven decision-making, students gain practical experience in cutting-edge areas like AI-enhanced medical imaging, wearable technologies, and natural language processing for clinical applications. The program emphasizes ethical AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship, fostering leaders capable of delivering impactful, equitable, and scalable healthcare solutions. Through engagement with world-class faculty and access to advanced research labs, students are prepared to thrive in academic, clinical, governmental, and industry roles. Joining Khalifa University’s MSc in Digital Health means becoming part of a transformative initiative aligned with UAE Vision 2030—empowering graduates to shape the future of digital health both locally and globally.

 

OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the MSc in Digital Health are to produce graduates who can:

  • Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to ethically and innovatively design Digital Health solutions for global and local healthcare challenges.
  • Lead and excel in Digital Health across industry, clinical practice, government, and academia, driving positive change.Ìý
  • Engage in life-long learning by continuing their education in graduate or professional schools or through career development and professional training.
Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MSc in Digital Health, a graduate will be able to:

  • Apply digital health technologies to solve healthcare challenges.
  • Design and implement innovative digital health technologies and AI-driven healthcare solutions.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver Digital Health solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Evaluate emerging Digital Health technologies to address evolving healthcare needs and drive continuous innovation.
  • Analyze and apply ethical principles in Digital Health to enhance patient safety, privacy, equity, and professional integrity in healthcare systems.
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