MSc Health Data Science at University of Birmingham

This unique programme provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, preparing graduates for impactful careers in the rapidly growing field of health data science. We will equip you with skills in AI, health data and advanced computing required to shape the future of the clinical and biomedical worlds. Gain access to 'Coding without Coding', 'Data Science in the Life Sciences – Discovering Health Data Science', and other CPD courses - available for potential applicants free of charge.

Department: Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises 120 credits of taught material. There is also a 60 credit research project. Modules include Data Analytics and Statistical Machine Learning for Health Data Science, Epidemiology and Health Informatics, Essentials of Mathematics, Statistics and Programming, Foundations of Computing Practices in Health Data Science, Health Data Fundamentals, Integrative Multimodal Data Analytics, Health Data Analytics.

Career pathways

The demand for health data scientists is skyrocketing. Prepare yourself for an exciting career in either industry or academia where artificial intelligence, clinical sciences and biomedicine intersect.

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