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Postgraduate Program in Health Data Science and Analytics

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Postgraduate Program in Health Data Science
and Analytics

The Postgraduate Program in Health Data Science and Analytics is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who aim to acquire advanced skills in managing, interpreting, and making strategic, data-driven decisions within the health sciences field.

The program develops essential analytical skills for data analysis and management in health sciences, addressing key questions in public health, biomedical sciences (biology, medicine, physiology, and pharmacology), and various decision-making levels within healthcare organizations.

With a flexible and adaptable curriculum tailored to each student's personal and professional goals, the program enables a customized learning path. Students can choose courses in high-demand areas, structured around three key pillars to promote:

  • Proficiency in applying analytical methods in healthcare;
  • The ability to manage and analyze large volumes of data, information, and knowledge within healthcare organizations;
  • Understanding of technological innovation and the transformation of business models in the healthcare sector.

This Postgraduate program gets access to the Master Degree Program in Statistics and Information Management, with a specialization in Health Data Science and Analytics.

Applications for this program are open between January 1st and February 3rd, 2026. To apply, click here.

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    Format

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    Length and ECTS

    2 semesters
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    2 to 3 times a
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    Start Date

    September 2026

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Goals

The goal of this program is to train technical staff and managers to:

  • Meet the challenges of the new healthcare market using the instruments of planning and management control in healthcare organizations;

  • Know and manage the processes of innovation and change, as well as customer relationships in the new healthcare market;

  • Introduce the principles of Information and Knowledge Management to promote the competitiveness of organizations working in the health sector;

  • Understand the process of Business Intelligence and manage the infrastructure components of BI - people, processes, and technologies;

  • Use analytical applications monitoring the performance of organizations, and identify key indicators of the analytical applications in healthcare.

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Who is it for?

This program is designed for professionals in the healthcare sector, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, and others working in health institutions, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance providers, technology companies (HealthTech), the medical devices and clinical diagnostics industry, laboratories and clinical research centers, specialized healthcare consulting firms, and public administration in the healthcare sector.

It is also intended for professionals from related fields such as Information Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, and Management, who wish to acquire advanced skills in data science and analytical methods applied to the healthcare sector.

Introduction to the Program in Health Data Science and Analytics
Pedro Simões Coelho - Coordinator of the 1st  Edition of the Postgraduate Program
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Study plan

To complete the program, students must earn a minimum of 60 ECTS, distributed across the main subject areas (Data Science, Data Management, and Health Market) and elective courses units.

Students must obtain at least 45 ECTS in the main subject areas (meeting the minimum requirements per area) and may take up to 15 additional ECTS in elective courses. These electives include course units not previously selected from the main areas, as well as others specifically offered as optional.

Students may enroll in a maximum of 75 ECTS, although only 60 ECTS are required for program completion.

Data Science Area

Successful completion of at least 22.5 ECTS:

Course Units Duration ECTS
AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare Semester-based 7,5
Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Semester-based 7,5
Data Analytics for Health Semester-based 7,5
Data Collection and Sampling for Health Data Semester-based 7,5
Data Visualization Semester-based 7,5
Regression Analysis Semester-based 7,5
Survival Analysis Semester-based 7,5
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Data Management Area

Successful completion of at least 15 ECTS.

Course Units Duration ECTS
Blockchain and Health Data Management Semester-based 7,5
Databases and Digital Health Systems Semester-based 7,5
Programming with Python Semester-based 7,5
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Health Market Area

Successful completion of at least 7.5 ECTS.

Course Units Duration ECTS
Innovation and Digital Transformation for Health Semester-based 7,5
New Healthcare Market Semester-based 7,5
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Optional Curricular Units

Up to 15 ECTS (required only if 60 ECTS are not reached in the main areas. Includes units not previously selected and other specifically offered optional units).

Course Units Duration ECTS
Analysis of Discrete Data Quarter-based 4
Analysis of Variance Quarter-based 4
Forecasting Methods Quarter-based 3,5
Time Series Analysis Quarter-based 4
Clinical Trial Design Quarterly 4
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Timetable and length

Length

The program lasts 2 semesters. The classes will start in September 2026, ending in June 2027, and run during after working hours (after 6:30 p.m.), 2 to 3 times a week.

Timetable

See here the timetable for the Postgraduate Program in the academic year 2025-26.

Admissions and fees

Applications phase

From January 1st to February 3rd, 2026.

Entry Requirements

To enter this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a compatible field (completed by September 2026);
  • Be proficient in English (spoken and written).

How to Apply and Selection Process

To apply, you need to access the NOVA IMS' Applications Portal and follow these steps:

  • Fill in the form available in the user area, namely:
    • Personal, academic and professional background;
  • Upload your Curriculum Vitae;
  • Upload your Qualification Certificate - if you do not have the certificate at the time of submitting your application, you can still complete the process, provided that you agree to submit the original certificate at a later stage, when requested by NOVA IMS Services;
  • Although it is not necessary to attach any other documents, the applicant has the option of including other documents that they consider relevant to enrich their application;
  • Choose the program;
  • Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program (limit 1,000 characters, including spaces);
  • Pay the application fee. After this last step, the applicant will receive an email confirming their submitted application.

The selection process is based on the analysis of academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions’ Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some applicants - face-to-face or videoconference.

Application Fee

The fee of the application is €51. The application can only be considered after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated period, non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

Registration Fee

After being admitted to the program and upon confirmation of enrollment, the applicant must make a payment of a pre-registration fee (around one week after the admission result announcement), deductible in this postgraduate program's tuition fee, non-refundable in case of withdrawal, with the following value:

  • €1.250 for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • €2.500 for applicants of other nationalities, unless their registration fee is provided by an official entity.

Upon registration, students should make the following payments:

  • €35 - for enrollment fee (the value is updated annually);
  • €1.40 - for annual school insurance (the value is updated annually).

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee of this postgraduate program is:

  • € 4.200, for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • € 4.900, for applicants of other nationalities.

Tuition Fee Payment Dates

The tuition fee of this postgraduate program can be paid in full or in four installments:

  • Full payment: September 25th to 30th, 2026.
  • Payment in four installments:
    • 1st: September 25th to 30th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee);
    • 2nd: November 25th to 30th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee);
    • 3rd: February 22nd to 28th, 2027 (25% of tuition fee);
    • 4th: April 25th to 30th, 2027 (25% of tuition fee).

Discounts

  • Financial discount: students who choose to pay the tuition fee in a single payment have a 2,5% discount on the payable amount;
  • NOVA IMS’ alumni who have completed a bachelor's, postgraduate, master's, or doctoral degree at NOVA IMS have a 20% discount on tuition fee, cumulative with the financial discount;
  • Companies that finance the program to at least 2 employees, in the same academic year, have a 10% discount on the tuition fee. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts;
  • Companies that finance the program to 3 or more employees, in the same academic year, have a 20% discount on the tuition fee. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts;
  • Participants from public health institutions have a 10% discount, not cumulative with other discounts.
  • Members of the Ordem dos Engenheiros – Região Sul, have 15% discount on tuition fees. This discount can be extended to members' spouses and descendants upon presentation of valid documentation. For more information, please contact admissions@novaims.unl.pt. This discount is not cumulative with other financial discounts.

FAQ

Do you have a question? Explore the most frequently asked questions and find the answer here! If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us!

  • Applications

    When can I apply?

    It is only possible to submit the application during its applications phase. The date of the call for applications is available in the Admissions and Fees page of each program. However, you can fill the application form at any time, submitting it when the applications phase starts.

    How can I apply?

    The applications are submitted online, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal. To submit their application, the applicants must register in the Portal, fill the form, upload your Curriculum Vitae, choose the program and pay the application fee in the Portal. The application process is the same for all the applicants, national or international.

    Which documents are required?

    The only mandatory document during the application process is the Curriculum Vitae (in .doc or .pdf format). The applicant can upload other documents such as diploma or other certificate of their qualifications.

    How do I convert a file to .PDF?

    Here is a list of websites where you can convert files to the pdf format, as a reference:

    Is there an application fee?

    The application fee is €51 in the academic year 2026-27. The payment of the application fee will be made during the application process in the Applications’ Portal, through bank transfer/ATM reference, MBWay, PayPal or Visa. The application will only be considered successfully submitted after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated time. It’s non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

    Can I apply to more than one program?

    You can apply to a maximum of 2 programs per application phase, by paying the application fee for each program, that is, the application to 1 program equals the payment of 1 application fee, the application to 2 programs equals the payment of 2 application fees.

    I'm a bachelor's degree senior student. Can I apply ?

    Yes. If you are a final year student and you graduate until September 2026, you can apply and you must deliver an authenticated copy of your degree certificate or diploma until the beginning of the academic year, until September 2026.

    In the application form, a Tax Identification Number is requested. What is Tax Identification Number? I don’t have one, what should I put in that blank field?

    In Portugal, the Tax Identification Number is required to identify a taxable entity or person, in tax declarations or financial transactions. If you don’t have a Tax ID Number or similar, please put “999999999” in that field of the application form.

    What should I write in the field: “Goals/motivation to apply to this program”?

    In this field, please mention:

    • In which way your background (academic and professional) fits the program;
    • What are your short-term professional goals;
    • What are your expectations with the attendance of this program.

  • Admission

    How does the selection process work?

    The selection process is based on the analysis of the academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions’ Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some candidates – face-to-face or videoconference).

    In case I am contacted for an interview, can it be held at distance?

    Yes, the interview can be held at distance, preferably by Zoom.

    When will I know the result of the application?

    The result of the application will be known, through email, in the date to be announced in the confirmation of submitted application email and/or by the Admissions’ Jury/Programs Manager.

    I was admitted in the program. What’s the next step?

    In case of admission, the applicant must make the payment of the pre-registration fee (around 1 week after the result announcement), until its deadline, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal and upload the diploma or other certificate of his latest qualification (example: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD).

    Can I attend more than one program by academic year?

    Yes, you may attend two programs per school year, although it’s not recommended. Please pay attention to the fact that there may be overlap of the Mandatory Course Units of each program, as well as the overlap of the exams.

    I was admitted in two programs, but I only intend to attend one. What should I do?

    In case of admission to two programs, the candidate will have to choose, in the Application Portal, the program in which they intend to attend. After choosing the desired program and paying the pre-registration fee, you must select the option "Withdrawal" in the 2nd program in which you do not intend to attend. Thus, your vacancy is available to a candidate on the Waiting List.

    I'm on the Waiting List. Can I still be admitted?

    Since it is possible for candidates to apply for two programs per application phase, there will be cases where the same candidate has been admitted to both programs, but intends to join only one. In these cases and if the limit number of vacancies is not completed, the remaining vacancy will be assigned to a candidate on the Waiting List.

    I intend the invoice for the payment of the application / pre-registration fees.

    The Invoice-Receipt will be available in this Applications’ Portal up to 2 business days after the payment, in the tab "Billing/Treasury".

    I was admitted in the program, but I need visa. What should I do?

    NOVA IMS can issue a document that proves admission in the program, that will be sent to the student and the Embassy. The document will only be issued or provided after the payment of the pre-registration fee. Regardless of issuance the document, the student must contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in their country to get more information.

  • Other Informations

    Is this program taught in Portuguese or English?

    Considering the diversity of students’ nationalities, all the classes will be taught in English.

    Are there scholarships?

    NOVA IMS does not award scholarships. However, you can apply to Universidade Nova de Lisboa’ scholarships and financial support, provided by the university’s Social Welfare Services. You can learn more at https://sas.unl.pt/en/scholarships-2/scholarships_/ or contact them directly to bolsas@unl.pt. We don’t hold information about other scholarships.

    Is it possible to park on campus?

    The students can park their vehicles on campus, if they have the access card. There are several parking areas on campus and near to NOVA IMS. The request for access of vehicles to Campus de Campolide is made through registration or renewal of registration and subsequent payment. To do this, the interested parties should register in the system and select the type of access. Afterwards, they will receive all the data for the payment. It should be noted that the management of parking spaces is the exclusive responsibility of the NOVA’s Rectory. For more information, please visit the webpage http://www.unl.pt/en/nova/parking-campus.

    Is there accommodation on campus?

    The Social Welfare Services of Universidade Nova has ties with three student residences (one of them in Campus de Campolide) for Portuguese scholarship student and international students. The capacity of accommodation at school residences is limited. We can’t, in any way, guarantee you a room and we can only put your name on a waiting list, only after confirmation of admission. You will find more information about the residences at https://sas.unl.pt/en/accommodation/. 

    In case you are admitted to the program and want accommodation in one of the University’s residences, please contact adnovaims@novaims.unl.pt.

    Can you help me look for accommodation websites?

    Here’s a list of websites, just for reference:

    Does the University offer a Portuguese course for international students?

    Yes, there is a Course of Portuguese as Foreign Language. This course is available in 4 types of classes:

    1. Individual lessons (the student arranges the schedule with the teacher according to their availability);
    2. Semester Group lessons (56 study classes + 8 hours for other activities);
    3. 30 hours intensive course (2 weeks);
    4. Online summer course (month of July).

    If you have any questions about this course, please contact: cursoportugues@fcsh.unl.pt.