MSc Health Data Science and Statistics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSc Health Data Science and Statistics prepares graduates to work as health data scientists or medical statisticians, covering data analytics, medical statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Health Data and Medical Statistics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare, Big Data Visualisation and Analytics, Applied Data Modelling and Artificial Intelligence, and the MSc Dissertation and Research Skills. Options include Software Development and Databases, Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models, and Computer Vision and Deep Learning.

Career pathways

Roles include health data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, data manager, data modeller and medical statistician, in the NHS, clinical trials units, healthcare industries, government agencies, research institutions and consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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 or other related science, engineering, health and technology disciplines. Application includes qualification evidence, personal statement of about 250-400 words, CV and proof of sponsorship if applicable. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

Health Sciences