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MRes

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Overview

The MRes in Health Informatics is a two-year part-time program designed for experienced individuals to deepen their knowledge and conduct primary research. Students develop a research project, enhance their skills through modules, and complete a thesis with personalized supervision. Collaborations with NHS bodies offer practical research opportunities.

Application Timeline

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

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EUN/A£11,850
InternationalN/A£11,850
WalesN/A£2,400
ScotlandN/A£2,400
EnglandN/A£2,400
Northern IrelandN/A£2,400

Requirements

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About

The MRes in Health Informatics is tailored for individuals with experience in the field who aim to enhance the knowledge base of health informatics.

Program Details

This two-year part-time program builds on the established MSc in Health Informatics at Swansea University, which has been operational since 2001.

Key Features

  • Focus on Primary Research: The program emphasizes primary research, allowing students to develop their own health informatics research project within the first nine months.
  • Research Skills Development: Students will complete three short modules to enhance their research skills.
  • Thesis Completion: The second year is
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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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