Data Science for Health

Entry requirements

Applicants with any academic background will be considered, as students will be trained on basic statistical and computing skills. As such, there is no minimum entry requirement for this programme, but an acceptable English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no band less than 6.0) is required to ensure students can access the programme material which is all delivered in English.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme is for those with an interest in developing data science research skills within the field of health and gives direct authentic experience in developing and delivering a novel empirical research project to answer a specific gap in existing knowledge in health data science. You will be able to choose from a series of taught modules suited to your research interests which will develop of your academic background and skills.

• Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Select and apply relevant methods to analyse data and interpret their validity
• Critically appraise literature, concepts, and research techniques related to research in data science
• Apply advanced statistical methods to the analysis of health data
• Use originality of thought and self-directed learning skills to tackle and solve problems
• Plan and conduct an original piece of research in health data

Information for international students

Applications from international students are welcomed. Country specific information on entry requirements is listed on our website: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/international/countries/. All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country. We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications which can be found on our international webpages. International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.

Fees and funding

Please visit the course page on the University website to find more information about fees.