Health Data in Practice

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject, such as statistics, computer sciences, mathematics, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, public health.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Unlock the power of data to transform healthcare with our MSc Health Data in Practice.

Prepare for leadership or strategic positions in the NHS or wider public and private sector organisations. Focus on the practical implementation of health data in clinical settings, applications to health inequalities and quality improvement, and implications for public health and policy.

• Develop the health data skills and experience needed by employers in the NHS and wider health related organisations
• Benefit from our unique interdisciplinary strengths to develop a holistic understanding of health data in practice
• Undertake a research dissertation, supervised by one of our expert faculty
• Choose from full-time and part-time options to fit your needs and career goals, or opt for our shorter Postgraduate Diploma

The MSc Health Data in Practice offers a cutting-edge, human-centred approach to health and care data, equipping you with the tools and insights needed to drive innovation in real-world setting. Immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates statistics, epidemiology, health informatics, health inequalities, and qualitative research methods, allowing you to harness multidisciplinary approaches to design impactful study and inform critical decision-making.

Through this MSc, you will gain a comprehensive foundation in quantitative analysis, qualitative methods, the context and provenance of health data, and practical data management, preparing you to solve the most pressing health data challenges.

You’ll also develop critical professional competencies, including analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication - skills that are essential for thriving in the fast-evolving field of health data science.

Teaching from our expert faculty will ensure that you experience a holistic education that fuses key disciplines, empowering you to use data-driven insights to revolutionise healthcare outcomes.

Our MSc in Health Data in Practice will train a new generation of leaders in the health data fields, prepared to make significant contributions in the NHS, public and private sectors. Join us and be at the forefront of transforming healthcare through data science.