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AI in Business - Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Reimagine the healthcare industry with our trailblazing BSc AI in Business - Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online programme! 

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Overview

Start your online Bachelor in AI in Business – Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Start your online Bachelor in AI in Business – Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, a unique opportunity to apply expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and business administration to the specific challenges and opportunities in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. Learn how artificial intelligence can improve medical decision-making, make diagnoses faster and more accurate, enable personalised medicine, optimise treatment pathways, and accelerate drug research. Pursuing a bachelors in AI in Business - Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online at IU allows you to: 

  • Study online from anywhere, anytime. 
  • Balance your studies with work or family commitments. 
  • Benefit from a curriculum that bridges AI advancements with healthcare innovations. 
  • Gain deeper insight into the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in this exciting and highly regulated field. 

In our BSc AI in Business - Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online programme, you’ll develop the following soft skills: 

  • Problem-solving 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Adaptability 
  • Creativity and leadership 

… and the following hard skills: 

  • Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare 
  • Data analytics and visualisation 
  • Process automation 

Your onlinecampus degree summed up

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
OnlineCampus Study Model Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
180 ECTS credits

Language
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation
Currently in the process of being accredited


Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Discounts
Tuition Fees
Starting from € 239 (US$ 264)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

Online application
No application fees
Study Duration
Study start
later

Duration
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
Online studies:
Available from 16.12.2024 (English, 180 ECTS credits)
Information about state accreditation
This programme is still in the process of accreditation. We are expecting Ministry approval at the very latest by the start of the study programme. So far, all IU programmes have been accredited and approved successfully on time.
100 % flexible

You decide where and when you want to study

Modernised learning

Access our unique learning app and AI tutor 

Award-winning education

First-class learning: 96% recommended 

Study contents

Online course overview

Our BSc AI in Business - Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online degree programme provides a comprehensive overview of modern AI methods in selected use-case scenarios, within the business administration and corporate context.  

Throughout the programme, you will gain expertise in applying AI to solve real-world healthcare challenges.   

By the end of your studies, you will: 

  • Master AI applications in healthcare and pharmaceuticals 
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced AI projects 

Semester 1

ModuleECTS credits

Business 101

5

Artificial Intelligence 

5

Introduction to NLP 

5

Healthcare Management

5

Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques

5

Electives D  

5

Semester 2

ModuleECTS credits

Introduction to Academic Work 

5

Principles of Management  

5

Advanced NLP: Generative AI in Business Applications  

5

International Health Systems

5

Project: AI Product Commercialisation   

5

Electives D

5

Semester 3

ModuleECTS credits

Deep Learning in Business Contexts: Predictive Analytics

5

Ethics and Legal Aspects in AI  

5

Advanced Data Analysis  

5

Introduction to Biomedical AI

5

Project: NLP in Business Applications: Customer Service Automation and Sentiment Analysis

5

Electives D

5

Semester 4

ModuleECTS credits

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization  

5

Change Management  

5

Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality  

5

Pharmaceutical Management

5

Project: AI Change Management  

5

Electives D

5

Semester 5

ModuleECTS credits

AI Talent Development

5

Process Automation  

5

Data Analytics and Big Data  

5

Global Health

5

Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context  

5

Electives D

5

Semester 6

ModuleECTS credits

Seminar: Ethical Innovation  

5

Seminar: AI in Marketing & E-Commerce  

5

Project: Low-Code Development

5

Electives D

5

Bachelor Thesis

10

By engaging in these comprehensive subjects, you will be thoroughly prepared to excel in the intersection of AI, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.

Electives overview

Elective D

If you decide to do the internship:

Module

ECTS credits

Internship: Business & Management

30

Elective D

If you decide to do the six modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Project: Digital Business Models

5

Project: Business Intelligence

5

Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making

5

Digital Skills

5

Interaction and Communication in Organisations

5

Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalization

5

Module guide

Module guide

Course schedule

Online course schedule


All the support you need, any time of day

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring. 

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students. 

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams. 

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time. 

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your situation, you might have to provide additional documents or meet additional requirements. If that’s the case, our admissions team will let you know after you start your application.

Fee Reduction Programme

Apply for the Fee Reduction Programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

English language skills

Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). 

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points)* or 
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6)* or 
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)*
  • PTE Academics (minimum 59 points)* or
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)* 

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. 

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must not be older than five years. 

Earn a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s degree – at the same time!

Don’t have a high school diploma? Have one but your grade average doesn’t meet our admission requirements? We have a solution for you! 

With the High School Diploma Study Pathway, you can earn a high school diploma and start your online Bachelor’s degree at IU – at the same time.

Visit our High School Diploma Study Pathway page for more details. 

Careers

Your Bachelor AI in Business – Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals career outlook

In today’s AI powered world, there’s tons of opportunities for graduates with expertise in AI in Business niches. You can hope to land a variety of job roles such as: 

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Healthcare AI Implementation Consultant

As a Healthcare AI Implementation Consultant, you are responsible for designing, planning, and implementing AI projects tailored for medical facilities, pharmaceutical companies, or healthcare providers. Your role involves analysing and evaluating healthcare data and processes, developing customised AI solutions, and advising clients on selecting and implementing the most appropriate AI technologies. You also create business cases and ROI analyses, train staff on AI usage, generate reports and presentations for management, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. This career path allows you to leverage your expertise in AI to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare services. 

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Innovation Manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry

In the role of Innovation Manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry, you play a key role in driving the digital transformation of the company by developing and implementing innovative AI solutions. You identify trends and emerging technologies, design and execute innovation projects, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Data Scientists, R&D experts, marketing, and sales professionals. Additionally, you identify partnerships and collaborations, budget and allocate resources for AI innovation projects, and design strategies to enhance competitiveness. Your work directly contributes to the development of cutting-edge products, services, and processes that address future healthcare challenges and opportunities. 

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Data Scientist in Medical Research

As a Data Scientist in Medical Research, you play a crucial role in analysing and interpreting large datasets to enable new insights and innovations in healthcare. Your responsibilities include data preparation and cleansing, applying statistical methods to analyse complex medical data, identifying patterns, making predictions, and generating insights. You visualise data to support medical decision-making processes and research activities, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and ethical standards to maintain data confidentiality and integrity. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, researchers, IT specialists, and other professionals, you help push the boundaries of medical research through advanced data analysis. 

Student reviews

This is what our students say

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    B. Sc. Business & IT, Lithuania

  • “If you want to study remotely, in English and not pay a lot – compared to other universities – IU is the best choice. It’s the only university that answers all three criteria.”

    Matvey Vlasenko

    Bsc Business & IT

  • “Thanks to my online studies degree in IT Management I could probably pass in any IT profession, because the content was very diverse.”

    Andreas Aumeier

    M.Sc. IT Management, Germany

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Personal counselling
Have any questions?

Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with our Study Advisors. You can also find information about the application process under our Become a Student page.

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Have any questions?

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Tuition fees

Online Study models & fees for your Bachelor degree in AI in Business - Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

On campus study model and fees for your Bachelor degree in AI in Business - Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programmes. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.

Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you’ll only be charged once your studies have started, and the trial month has ended.

Your trial month begins when you receive your login credentials. This will give you the opportunity to test our courses for one month without obligation, before being charged. During that month, you can then take your first courses and start learning right away!

Once the trial month is over, your studies continue. You’ll pay your tuition fees according to your contract.

At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. You only pay for your tuition and the one-time campus registration fee of €1,500.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you'll only be charged once your studies have started. If you won't be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.

Full-Time

Duration 36 Months

Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

US$ 441
US$ 397 /mth* Apply now
* € 359 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

Part-Time I

Duration 48 Months

Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

US$ 380
US$ 347 /mth* Apply now
* € 314 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

Part-Time II

Duration 72 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$ 286
US$ 264 /mth* Apply now
* € 239 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)
Additional charges

All our study programmes include the following benefits

  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Monthly live and recorded tutorials
  • Use of the online campus
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • 4-week money back guarantee
  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
  • Access to all on-campus services
Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements

  • Save time: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.

Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.Arrange a personal video consultation appointment to discuss recognition

Recognition files

Guide to recognition

Individual application for recognition

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences is the best choice

Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% Online

Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. 

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, live teaching sessions, student advice and support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time. 

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Hybrid Studies = More Flexibility

By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease. 

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.  

Take 4 weeks to test your degree

Start your online degree of choice, and if you’re not convinced within the first 4 weeks of your studies, we’ll refund your fee and end your contract.

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FAQs

What are the fees to study for a BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online?

The fees for a BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online can vary depending on the university and specific programme. Typically, online degrees offer a more affordable option compared to on-campus programmes due to savings on accommodation and commuting costs. At IU, the fees for the BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online programme are competitively priced, ensuring you receive excellent value for a globally recognised qualification. 

How long is the duration of the online BSc AI in healthcare and pharmaceuticals programme?

The duration of a BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online programme usually ranges from three to six years, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time. For our programme at IU, a full-time student can complete the degree in three years, while part-time students may take up to six years, offering the flexibility to balance studies with other commitments. 

What is the average cost for the online BSc AI in healthcare and pharmaceuticals programme?

The average cost of an online BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals programme can vary widely, but online programmes generally tend to be cost-effective. Specific costs can depend on factors like course materials, technology fees, and tuition rates. At IU, we strive to keep our programmes affordable while providing high-quality education. You can contact our admissions office for detailed information on tuition fees and payment plans for the BSc AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals online programme.

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