Master Informatique — E-SANTE

Informatique, specialized here in E-Sante (e-health), is a program within the discipline of computer science applied to healthcare. This field studies how software, data systems, and digital tools support medical and health-related activities, covering areas such as health information systems, electronic medical records, medical data management, and the software engineering skills needed to build reliable systems for clinical and administrative use. Typical subjects include programming, database design, health data standards and interoperability, and the specific security and privacy considerations that apply to medical information. Students may also study the design of software interfaces intended for use by clinicians and patients, along with the regulatory environment surrounding health data in France. Career paths related to this discipline include software development for healthcare organizations, health information systems management, digital health project management, and technical roles within hospitals, health technology companies, or public health agencies. Graduates often work at the intersection of software engineering and healthcare operations, building or maintaining the systems that support patient care and medical administration, or contributing to the development of new digital health tools. This master's degree is offered by Université de Picardie Jules-Verne in Amiens Cedex 1, France, over two years, with an anticipated start in September. Courses are taught in French, and the program's yearly tuition is 250 EUR.