Health Informatics

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:2 or above or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants. Undergraduates of any of the following cognate disciplines 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 Statistics

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.

English language requirement: IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each part)

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you working in healthcare and want to increase your knowledge and skills in health informatics? It’s one of the fastest growing areas in the UK and our MSc Health Informatics degree could increase your career prospects.

This course uses state-of-the-art technologies and has a strong focus on practical and analytical skills which you can apply in your working environment. It is available as either a one year full time course or three years part time.

Through links with the NHS and organisations within the Life Science sector you’ll learn about new developments and the changing nature of technology within health informatics, which will place you at the forefront of this fast growing industry.