New Joint Master’s programme
When AI meets medicine
AI in healthcare brings together technology, clinical practice and responsibility.
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the healthcare sector: it supports diagnosis, helps analyse medical data and opens up new possibilities for clinical processes. However, as the opportunities grow, so do the challenges. How can AI be integrated safely and effectively into everyday medical practice? How can decisions remain transparent while keeping patient data protected?
This is precisely where the new part-time Master’s degree programme in Applied AI in Healthcare, offered by Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), comes in. The programme began in October 2026 and combines technological expertise with medical and clinical know-how.
Two universities, one shared goal
For the programme developers, Thomas Caspari from the PMU and Werner Kaltner-Pomwenger from Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, this is precisely where the strength of the new programme lies: The PMU contributes its medical and clinical perspective, whilst the Department of Information Technologies at FH Salzburg brings its expertise in applied technology, digitalisation and data science.
“The challenge lies not only in developing new technologies, but also in integrating them into healthcare in a responsible and meaningful way,” said Werner Kaltner-Pomwenger of FH Salzburg.
During the course, participants therefore do not just focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analysis. Topics such as medical image analysis, patient safety, data protection, ethics and the legal framework are also part of the curriculum. Practical projects involving real-world challenges from the healthcare sector ensure that knowledge is put into direct practice.
AI experts of the future
This is because, in future, AI in healthcare will require people who understand both sides: technology and medicine. Professionals who can assess what is technically possible and, at the same time, what is sensible and justifiable in day-to-day clinical practice. The new Master’s degree programme equips graduates precisely for these roles at the interface between the two fields.
The four-semester programme comprises 120 ECTS credits and is organised as a part-time course incorporating face-to-face, online and blended learning elements. The language of instruction is English.
At a glance
Start of studies: October 2026
Duration: 4 semesters, 120 ECTS
Type of study: Part-time, combining face-to-face, online and blended learning elements
Language of instruction: English
Partners: Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and Paracelsus Private Medical University (PMU)
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