MSc Digital Health and Care (Online) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The 100% online MSc Digital Health and Care is for clinical, social care and technology professionals who want to lead innovation in healthcare. It blends implementation science and theory to cover digital health technologies and AI applications, health and care delivery systems, digital transformation and user experience design.

Duration: Full-time: 12 months; part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students explore digital health tools and AI applications, selecting technologies for complex healthcare challenges, developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining digital interventions (such as mobile health apps and remote monitoring), user experience design and evaluation methods. Learning is applied in an individual project, reflective journal and formal reports; dissertations can be done with the NHS or industry partners.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles in digital health and care, drawing on healthcare knowledge, data analysis, technology and digital capability, including health informatics specialist roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; applicants without these qualifications but with significant relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 60 in speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, UK and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee, international (including EU) students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: 12 months; part-time: 24 months

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