CAS in Digital Health
The Certificate of Advanced Studies ETH in Digital Health provides healthcare executives with the tools necessary to understand the role of digital health interventions in the prevention and management of chronic conditions.
Digital health interventions allow us to carry out, scale and personalise treatments for chronic conditions at sustainable costs. This course equips healthcare executives with the tools necessary to tackle the design, implementation and evaluation of such applications.
Participants will explore different business models and critically assess existing applications. This exploration will form the foundation for designing and validating a digital, wearable device personalised to measure specific biomarkers, as well as for designing, implementing and evaluating a smartphone-based, chatbot-delivered intervention.
The majority of the course content will be delivered remotely and asynchronously using a virtual learning environment. Regular synchronous coaching sessions, group discussions and guest lectures will also be held. Additionally, the CAS features two 2-day retreats, at the start and at the end of the programme, providing opportunities for networking and tailored support and featuring lectures from industry leaders in real time.
Programme Details
The programme is divided into four modules:
Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Health
- The health and economic burden of non-communicable diseases
- Key characteristics of digital health interventions
- Business models for digital health interventions
Module 2 – Assessing Digital Health Interventions
- Design and assessment frameworks for digital health interventions
- Preparation of digital health interventions
- Optimisation of digital health interventions
- Evaluation of digital health interventions
Module 3 – Designing a Digital Biomarker
- Overview and data collection methods for digital biomarkers
- Analysis of complex data
- Implementation of a wearable digital biomarker
- Linking digital biomarkers with digital health interventions
Module 4 – Designing a Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention
- Development of a conceptual model
- Implementation of a smartphone‐based and chatbot‐delivered intervention
- Intervention delivery, data collection and analysis
- Presentation of results and suggestions for improvement
The course emphasises interdisciplinary exchange and group work in order to foster understanding and encourage project-based creative problem-solving relevant to the topic of non-communicable diseases.
The CAS programme is taught in English and comprises 15 ECTS credit points toward completion of the degree "Certificate in Advanced Studies ETH in Digital Health".
Successful graduates of the CAS ETH in Digital Health will be qualified to take on demanding tasks in the following areas: development and integration of digital strategies and treatments; evaluation of digital health solutions; personalised measurements; and patient support.
- A Master’s degree recognised by ETH or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as social sciences, medicine, economics, technological sciences, or business
- English: C1 level
- At least two years of postgraduate work experience in a relevant field
- Access to a computer and a smartphone that support the technical tools used, e.g., testing the digital health interventions of the course participants.
Tuition Fees
- CHF 13,900 (hotel costs and additional costs not included)
Application Fees
- CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree
- CHF 150 for persons with another university degree
- Non-refundable, credit card payment only
Withdrawal Fees
More than 30 days after admission but before the start of the programme: CHF 6,585
After the programme start: Full programme fee (CHF 13,900)
- The ETH School for Continuing Education is responsible for admissions and administers the application process from first contact to matriculation.
- Detailed information about the application process can be found here.
- Application for all continuing education programmes proceeds via eApply.
Website
Find more information on the external page CAS ETH in Digital Health website.