MSc Advanced Data Science with Health at Newcastle University

Harness the power of data science to revolutionise healthcare and improve lives by transforming complex data into solutions that drive better decision-making. The healthcare sector produces a large amount of data, from patient records and clinical trials to treatment outcomes and genetic information. Using this data effectively can improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen public health strategies.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Semester 1, you’ll build a solid foundation in data science, statistics, machine learning and image informatics. The industrial dissertation is perfect if you want to focus on strengthening your employability. Compulsory modules include: Data Visualisation and Data Handling, Data Science and AI in Practice, Machine Learning, Deep Learning with Probabilistic Modelling, Graduate Foundations of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Foundations of Machine Learning with Advanced Topics, Clinical Trials with Advanced Topics, Decision Modelling for Health Data Science with Advanced Topics, Advanced Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science.

Career pathways

You will also benefit from our partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and AI. Graduate roles and employers include: AI Modeller; Biostatistician; Health Data Scientist; Healthcare Analyst; Public Health Analyst.

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