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The MSc Health Data Science programme is designed to create a new generation of scientists who can navigate the complex world of healthcare and data analysis. With the aim of improving healthcare delivery, this multidisciplinary course brings together professionals from various backgrounds. You'll learn from world-leading experts in health data science, statistics, machine learning, and more. The programme structure includes mandatory units covering health data science fundamentals, statistics, and information engineering. In the second semester, you can choose from a range of optional units, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. Entry requirements include an honours degree in relevant fields. Visit our website for more details.

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Course description

Our MSc Health Data Science course aims to create a new breed of scientist who can understand the healthcare sector and medicine, how data is collected and analysed, and how this can be communicated to influence various stakeholders.

The current model of healthcare delivery in the UK is subject to unprecedented challenges. An ageing population, the impact of lifestyle factors and increasing costs mean that the existing approaches may become unsustainable. 

This, coupled with a drive towards personalised medicine, presents an opportunity for a step change in healthcare delivery.

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Entry Requirements

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:

mathematics
statistics
computer science
physical science
biomedical science (including epidemiology, biological sciences or medicine/nursing)

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