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Health Data Science

Computing, Engineering and Technology

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MSc

  • Overview
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  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
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  • Career
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Overview

The Health Data Scientist course prepares students for careers in health data analysis, emphasizing practical skills and ICT integration. It covers methods for acquiring and processing health data to enhance population health outcomes. The program is available full-time for one year or part-time for three years.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 29, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£9,150£3,050
Northern Ireland£9,150£3,050
Scotland£9,150£3,050
Wales£9,150£3,050
EU£20,800£6,950
International£20,800£6,950

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

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Modules

  • Scientific Computing and Health Care

    Core
  • Health Data Modelling

    Core
  • Introductory Analysis of Linked Health Data

    Core

About

Course Information

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for a career as a Health Data Scientist. It emphasizes practical and analytical skills applicable in the workplace, enhancing employability.

  • Duration: One year full-time or three years part-time

Healthcare and ICT Integration

The course highlights the established relationship between healthcare and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It focuses on the continuous development of methods for acquiring health data.

Epidemiological Applications

Students will learn to process health data to extract valuable information about...

Subject Area Information

Health informatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines information technology, healthcare, and data management to improve patient care and healthcare services.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Health Informatics

  • 2. Health Data Management

  • 3. Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)

  • 4. Health Information Systems

  • 5. Health Informatics Ethics and Legal Issues

  • 6. Biostatistics and Epidemiology

  • 7. Project Management in Health Informatics

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Ethical Judgment

Career

Health informatics is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that offers a wide range of career opportunities. By completing courses in this discipline, students acquire the technical, analytical, and ethical skills needed to excel in various roles within the healthcare industry.

Potential Professions
  • Health Informatics Specialist

    Manages and analyzes health information systems to improve patient care.

  • Clinical Data Analyst

    Analyzes clinical data to support healthcare decision-making and policy development.

  • Health IT Project Manager

    Oversees the implementation and maintenance of health information systems.

  • EHR Implementation Specialist

    Works on the deployment and optimization of electronic health records systems.

  • Health Informatics Consultant

    Advises healthcare organizations on best practices for managing health information and technology.

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