About the course

This full-time 24-month course aims to build a solid foundation in analysing healthcare data and informatics as well as managing healthcare organisations. It is ideally suited to future health data scientists, enabling them to perform analyses and develop novel tools and methods for use in healthcare contexts.

The course is designed to develop the next generation of cutting-edge health data scientists with the skills and knowledge to create new tools and methods matching the latest technological advancements. It provides a strong foundation for you to become a positive agent for dynamic and innovative change in any organisation.

It is aimed at students with biomedical/medical backgrounds, including clinical trainees, as well as students of computer science, mathematics and statistics. It also suits working healthcare professionals (physicians, surgeons, nurses, allied health and researchers) and those working in the healthcare industry, such as in insurance or pharmaceuticals.

Why choose this course?

• Start when it most suits you, with six entry points through the year; every taught unit is delivered in a six-week block
• Gain a thorough understanding of modern healthcare management and leadership skills while equipping yourself with strong information and data analytics skills
• Learn the underpinning theory of data analytics and be able to apply it to complex healthcare management challenges
• Develop the ability to spot and respond innovatively to emerging technologies and breakthroughs
• Through practice events, work with academics and professors on live consultancy projects with leading employers across public, private and not-for-profit sectors
• Cover a wide range of topics in healthcare informatics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking