Health Data Science, MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Our MSc in Health Data Science is an interdisciplinary programme that is designed to prepare you for the constantly evolving landscape of data-driven health care. The programme is based on a research and practice-driven approach, which enables you to engage with real health data. This approach helps you learn how to solve complex computational and analytical health-related problems that are relevant to healthcare, epidemiology and biomedical research.

The curriculum is designed to bridge disciplines and reflect the collaborative nature of health data science itself, with content covering statistical modelling, machine learning, and data analysis and management. From early in the programme, you will work with tools and technologies used in the field, such as R, SQL and Python; developing your computational literacy alongside your knowledge of clinical, health-related data. The projects you will engage with are highly practical, and reflect real-world challenges, ranging from data handling to predictive modelling in clinical settings.

This MSc is designed to support a diverse group of graduates and professionals with backgrounds and expertise in quantitative sciences. It is particularly suitable for computer science, statistics, physics, maths or biosciences graduates, who are moving into, or looking to apply their skills in a health-related profession. It is also an ideal option for healthcare professionals interested in improving their data-related skills, to get to the next stage of their career or apply for their first job in this field.

While prior experience in statistical programming is helpful, it is not essential. You should either possess foundational knowledge or be motivated to develop these skills as part of the programme.