Health Data Science (MSc)
Why study this course?
Digital technology is transforming healthcare. It is enabling faster diagnosis and better treatment of illnesses, supporting improvements in patient care, and making healthcare settings more efficient. That transformation is creating a need for professionals who understand existing medical technologies and who have the skills and expertise to develop new technologies, analyse medical data, and inform policy on medical data analytics. Students from the MSc in Health Data Science will be able to fill those roles.
- Prepare yourself for a career in data science and digital health
- Develop a more rounded understanding of digital health questions and concepts through interdisciplinary study
- Gain practical skills in medical data analysis and the use of digital technologies to address healthcare challenges
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Recent graduates from this programme have gone on to work in a variety of organisations, including:
- Roland Berger
- Morgan Stanley
- First Bank of Nigeria
- Civil Service
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years Post Study Work Visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK.
You should some have experience in statistical data analysis and some familiarity with methods such as sampling and regression. This might be through one of the following:
- an advanced secondary school or high school level qualification in statistics or another quantitative scientific subject
- undergraduate-level modules in a quantitative scientific subject
- relevant professional experience.
Experience in computer programming is useful but is not essential.
The MSc in Health Data Science welcomes applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including, but not limited to:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Software Engineering
- Statistics.
Application requirements
- A CV or resume. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
- A personal statement explaining:
- why you have applied for this course
- how it relates to your personal or professional ambitions
- how your academic and professional background show you have the skills needed to work effectively at postgraduate level.
- One original signed academic reference.
- academic transcripts and degree certificates that confirm your current or final marks. If your transcripts are not in English, please provide certified translations. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31450 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: 75 GBP
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