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  MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Data Science


Swansea University    Swansea University Medical School

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Full time & Part time September, January PGDip, PGCert, MSc 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time
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Are you interested in a career in Health Data Science? Look no further than the Health Data Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert programme at Swansea University. This exciting course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this rapidly growing field. With a strong emphasis on practical and analytical skills, you'll learn how to process and extract valuable information from large-scale health data, ultimately improving the quality of life on a population level. The programme offers flexible study options, and entry requirements include a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject or significant experience in health data science. International applicants may require an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your career prospects in Health Data Science. Apply now!

About the course

If you are working in a healthcare role that involves analysing health data, this MSc Health Data Science degree, could accelerate you into one of the fastest growing areas in the UK.

This course is designed to develop the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need as a Health Data Scientist. Our degree offers strong emphasis on practical and analytical skills that you can apply in the workplace and could make you more employable. It is available as a one year full time or three years part time course.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 in a relevant subject such as healthcare, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or bio-informatics.

You should also have experience of analysing quantitative data.

Significant relevant experience in health data science, or a related field, may be accepted in lieu of a degree and should be evidenced within your applications.


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