MSc Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence combines advanced statistical and analytical techniques with programming and AI to analyse complex health and biomedical data and turn it into evidence for healthcare research, public health and clinical decision-making.

Duration: MSc Sept full-time: 12 months; MSc Jan full-time: 18 months; MSc part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Python for Data Science, Applying Generative AI, Statistics for Data Science, Advanced Health Statistics and a 60-credit Dissertation Project. Options include Machine Learning, Relational and non-Relational Databases and Applied Epidemiology. Taught through lectures, seminars, guest speakers, article discussion groups and presentations.

Career pathways

Roles such as health data scientist, clinical data analyst, healthcare informatics specialist, clinical trials data analyst and digital health specialist, in healthcare providers, public health organisations, pharmaceutical companies and health technology businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (Computing, Maths and Statistics, Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Health and Social Sciences, or a closely related subject). Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2027/28). Annual fee as stated on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 24,300 a year (2027/28). Annual fee as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: MSc Sept full-time: 12 months; MSc Jan full-time: 18 months; MSc part-time: 24 months

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