MSc Health Data Science and Statistics

at University of Plymouth

Modules
 

• Modelling and Analytics for Data Science
• Big Data and Social Network Visualization
• MSc Dissertation and Research Skills
• Health Data and Medical Statistics
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in biology, biomedical science, computer science, chemistry, dentistry, economics, accounting, finance, engineering, epidemiology, health, geography, marine sciences, mathematics, statistics, data science, medicine, nursing, nutrition, physics, public health, psychology, and any other related disciplines in science, engineering, health and technology.

International  Fees
£19,800 / year

The programme is designed to prepare graduates for roles such as: health data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, data managers, data modellers and medical statisticians. The skills developed and knowledge gained during this programme are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare sectors in the UK and globally, including NHS, Clinical Trials Units, healthcare industries, government agencies, research institutions and consultancy units. The skills developed also provide opportunities for employment elsewhere including in the finance and business sectors that invest in healthcare products. The programme also provides a solid foundation for those graduates who would like to continue to PhD study. The University of Plymouth hosts several Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training funded by UK Research Councils and provides bespoke training for postgraduate researchers.