MSc Health Data Science
Course overview
This master's degree in Health Data Science equips students with the necessary knowledge and technical skills to use large-scale health data for improving the population's quality of life. Taught by world-leading academics, the programme covers essential areas such as statistics, epidemiology, and machine learning as applied to healthcare data.
Students gain proficiency in working with real-world health data, including genetics and imaging, and learn advanced methods for analysis and interpretation. The degree is based in the modern £100 million Health Data Science building and culminates in a substantial Dissertation project, often involving contributions to understanding disease or clinical practice.
Entry requirements
To be enrolled, candidates are required to submit a personal statement and appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:2) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject such as mathematics, engineering, computing, statistics, physics, or biomedical sciences.
- Alternatively, applicants who have professional qualifications in health data science or a related field may be accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.5 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
The course is designed to equip graduates with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed for professional practice in this rapidly expanding field. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Health Data Scientist
- Bioinformatician
- Epidemiologist
- Clinical Analyst
- Health Informatics Specialist
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSc Health Data Science at Swansea University is £21,850. Please note that the tuition fee for this course is subject to change.
Admission
Students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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