Health Informatics

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:1 or above or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants. Graduates of any of the following cognate disciplines who have health informatics experience should consider applying for this course:

• Healthcare Professionals / Management / Technology
• Health Information / Data Management
• Medical / Clinical Records / Coding
• ICT and Computer / Health / Social / Sports Science
• Health Economics
• Nursing and Social Work / Care
• Business Administration / Management and Application Statistic

Non-graduates are also welcome to apply. All applications are considered on individual merit, taking into account of any relevant work experience. Should you have qualifications below the required minimum or lack a suitable first degree, please feel encouraged to submit an application if you have at least two years of experience in health informatics or related fields.

Applicants who are not first-language English speakers must provide IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each part) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MRes in Health Informatics is designed for those with experience in health informatics and who want to make a contribution to the field by helping develop the knowledge base.

This developing discipline is becoming an increasingly important component of health provision in the 21st Century.

Your course builds on the successful MSc in Health Informatics which has been running at Swansea University since 2001.

Information for international students

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out more about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships