Health Informatics, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a healthcare professional looking to increase your specialist knowledge and skills in digital health? Our MSc in Health Informatics is the ideal postgraduate degree to place you at the forefront of one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare globally. Using state-of-the-art technologies and a strong focus on practical and analytical skills, you will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles, and practice of health informatics, including information governance, data security, ethical considerations, and global eHealth strategies.
Based within the University’s £30m Centres for Excellence for Administrative Data and eHealth Research, you will benefit from strong links with the NHS and Life Science sector organisations, learning about developments and the changing nature of technology within the sector through real-time exposure and experience. On completion of the course you will be equipped with expertise in health informatics standards, project management and innovation, leading to enhanced employability and leadership roles within the NHS, healthcare providers, and related sectors.
Key highlights
- Based within £30m centres for administrative data and eHealth research
- Strong links with NHS and Life Science sector organisations
- Real-time exposure to evolving healthcare technology developments
- Covers information governance, data security, ethics and global eHealth strategies
- Strong focus on practical and analytical skills using state-of-the-art technologies
- Builds expertise in health informatics standards, project management and innovation
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.
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.
Careers this course leads to
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Clinical Informatics Lead
- Digital Health Project Manager
- Health Data Analyst
- Information Governance Manager
- eHealth Programme Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,100 per year | International: £21,850 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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