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Health Informatics

Computing, Engineering and Technology

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MSc

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  • About
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  • Career
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Overview

This course at Swansea University focuses on practical and analytical skills in health informatics, available in full-time or part-time formats. Students gain insights from industry connections with the NHS and Life Science organizations. Graduates are well-prepared for a growing industry.

Application Timeline

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

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£9,150£4,600
Northern Ireland£9,150£4,600
Scotland£9,150£4,600
Wales£9,150£4,600
EU£20,800£10,400
International£20,800£10,400

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

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Modules

  • Health Informatics in Context

    Core
  • Communications and Coding

    Core
  • Using Secondary Health Data

    Core

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Funding Information

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Course Structure

This course emphasizes practical and analytical skills, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. It is offered in two formats:

  • One year full-time
  • Three years part-time

Industry Connections

Students will benefit from links with the NHS and organizations in the Life Science sector, gaining insights into new developments and the evolving technology landscape in health informatics. This positions graduates at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry.

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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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