Data Science and Analytics for Health
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Step into the forefront of healthcare innovation with our MSc in Data Science and Analytics for Health. Data science is revolutionising healthcare by enabling data-driven decision-making to improve healthcare outcomes. We are able to use Machine learning models to analyse healthcare data to predict diseases before symptoms appear, as well as use AI tools to enhance medical images, allowing greater accuracy and speeding up disease identification.
This programme will equip you with the technical and analytical skills to become a key contributor to the digital revolution in healthcare. Please note, this programme is currently undergoing revalidation as part of our Curriculum 2027 review and may be subject to changes. Data science is transforming the healthcare sector where large amounts of health data has the potential to revolutionise health care interventions.
With the rise of electronic health records, wearable technology and AI driven diagnostics, healthcare now generates vast amounts of data. Effectively analysing this data allows for earlier disease detection, personalised treatment plans and more efficient resource allocation. Predictive analytics can help identify at risk populations, while machine learning models assist in the diagnosis of conditions with greater accuracy.
Data Science also plays a crucial role in public health by tracking disease outbreaks, guiding policy decisions and improving global health interventions. This programme blends core principles of computer science with advanced statistical analysis and data visualisation techniques to discover how health data science can enhance our understanding of disease and healthcare. The structure of the MSc has significant flexibility allowing students to follow their personal interests and specialise in, for example, prediction modelling, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and clinical trials.
This MSc also has strong links to theCivic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL), an internationally recog
Key highlights
- Blends computer science with advanced statistical analysis and data visualisation
- Flexible structure to specialise in prediction modelling, AI or clinical trials
- Covers machine learning for disease prediction and AI-enhanced medical imaging
- Strong links to the Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL)
- Explores public health uses such as tracking disease outbreaks
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Health data scientist
- Healthcare data analyst
- Machine learning engineer (healthcare)
- Clinical trials statistician
- Public health analyst
- Health informatics specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Part-time: £7,000 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Part-time: £16,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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