MSc Health Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science

Prepare yourself as a future health data analyst by acquiring the skills to interpret, analyse, assess,and evaluate health interventions, services and policies. The MSc in Health Data Science is a programme designed to equip future health data analysts with the skills they need to interpret, analyse, assess, and evaluate health interventions, services, programmes, and policies. This is a joint programme between the LSE’s Department of Health Policy and the Department of Statistics.

Department: Department of Health Policy  |  Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll take four (half-unit) compulsory courses. You'll also choose courses to the value of one unit from the Department of Health Policy and courses to the value of one unit from the Department of Statistics. Compulsory and core courses include Managing and Visualising Data, Applied Health Econometrics.

Career pathways

Possible professional destinations after completing the degree include insurance funds, pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, national health services, government departments and agencies, consultancies, and international organisations and agencies as well as employment in research or further study for a PhD. As a student in the LSE Department of Health Policy, you will be able to apply to take part in our Mentorship Programme.

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