Degree/Duration/ECTS
2^nd Cycle (Master)/4 semesters/120 ECTS

Coordination
Prof. Nuno Magalhães Ribeiro

Admission conditions
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Systems Engineering.

For detailed information about procedures, conditions and fees: please check Admissions

SPECIALIZATION IN MOBILE COMPUTING/INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MULTIMEDIA

In the fields of specialization in Mobile Computing/Information Systems and Multimedia of the 2nd cycle of studies in Computer Systems Engineering, we aim to provide specialized training, both professional and academic, deepening the knowledge obtained in the 1st cycle and introducing new corresponding subjects to advanced specialized knowledge, in order to allow:

1. The reinforcement of the technological knowledge acquired in a Degree.
2. The training of future industry and research experts.
3.  The encouragement of the effective and complete development of multimedia information systems and/or mobile computing applications, using the latest software design and engineering techniques.
4.  The introduction and development of lifelong autonomous learning methods.

Masters in Computer Systems Engineering – Mobile Computing or Computer Systems Engineering – Information Systems and Multimedia at UFP have advanced and specific skills that allow them to exercise the following professional tasks:

• Specialist consultant in information systems’ architecture, software engineering, multimedia and computer networks.
• Engineer, analyst and information systems administrator/manager.
• Software engineer.
•  Analyst/developer of local and web/internet applications.
• Database administrator/manager and programmer with local and internet access.
• Engineer, designer and programmer of multimedia applications involving vector design, image, audio and digital video and animation.
• Administrator/Manager/Project Leader
• Computer Network Administrator/Manager
•  Computer Center Administrator/Manager of an organization
• Technical manager or coordinator for the design, implementation and maintenance of information systems in industrial or service companies

SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICAL INFORMATICS

The specialization program in Medical Informatics of the Master’s Degree deepens knowledge in fundamental areas of informatics and allows its application to the field of Health. The importance of the field of Health, whether measured in human, social, economic or technological terms, requires highly qualified professionals and computer-savvy to avoid making mistakes that could result in serious breaches of privacy, deterioration of the service provided, at all levels, and unacceptable costs. On the other hand, these professionals must have adequate knowledge in the area where they will perform their activity and this is the component that this course presents. This specialization is supported by the IT infrastructure of the UFP Teaching Hospital (HE-UFP), which provides a practical/real context for the use of the acquired skills.

Masters in Computer Systems Engineering – Medical Informatics at UFP have advanced and specific skills that allow them to respond to the growing need for professionals who respond to the challenges of Health in the new millennium, and who are prepared with skills and competences to propose, design, develop, operate and adapt information systems and technologies that allow to increase the reach, scope, and effectiveness of health systems, respecting criteria of cost, reasonableness, proportionality and quality.

Study plan
Specialization in mobile computing

1^st Semester
Advanced Databases (6 ECTS)
Mobile Computing (6 ECTS)
Human Computer Interaction (6 ECTS)
Mobile Applications Programming (6 ECTS)
Mobile Networks and Services I (6 ECTS)

2^nd Semester
Artificial Intelligence (6 ECTS)
Web Applications Project (6 ECTS)
Systems and Networks Project (6 ECTS)
Mobile Networks and Services II (6 ECTS)
Computer Security and Auditing (6 ECTS)

3^rd Semester
Internship (12 ECTS)
Methodology of the Master Dissertation (3 ECTS)
Mobile Applications Project (6 ECTS)
Systems and Applications Seminar (4 ECTS)
Computer Vision (5 ECTS)

4^th Semester
Dissertation (30 ECTS)

Specialization in information systems and multimedia

1^st Semester
Advanced Databases (6 ECTS)
Mobile Computing (6 ECTS)
Information Systems Development (6 ECTS)
Human Computer Interaction (6 ECTS)
Programming Paradigms (6 ECTS)

2^nd Semester
Knowledge Management (6 ECTS)
Artificial Intelligence (6 ECTS)
Web Applications Project (6 ECTS)
Systems and Networks Project (6 ECTS) (*)
Security and Computer Audit (6 ECTS)

3^rd Semester
Internship (12 ECTS)
Methodology of the Master Dissertation (3 ECTS)
Multimedia and Interactive Systems (6 ECTS)
Systems and Applications Seminar (4 ECTS)
Computer Vision (5 ECTS)

4^th Semester
Dissertation (30 ECTS)

Specialization in medical informatics

1^st Semester
Clinical data analysis (2 ECTS)
Databases (6 ECTS)
Health concepts for informatics (2 ECTS)
Communication networks and services (6 ECTS)
Drug and medical device records (2 ECTS)
Information systems in health (6 ECTS)
Intelligent and ubiquitous sensory systems (6 ECTS)

2^nd Semester
Legal and organizational aspects of health (3 ECTS)
Ethics, health and informatics (3 ECTS)
Artificial intelligence (6 ECTS)
Internet and e-Health (6 ECTS)
Information security in health (6 ECTS)
Signal and medical image (6 ECTS)

3^rd Semester
Internship (12 ECTS)
Methodology of the Master Dissertation (3 ECTS)
Standardization and interoperability in health (4 ECTS)
Project and applications in health (6 ECTS)
Telemedicine and e-Health (5 ECTS)

4^th Semester
Dissertation (30 ECTS)

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