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MSc - Master of Science
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
3 years
Select a an exam type
The demand for health and social care professionals with data science skills is unprecedented.
This flexible online programme is aimed at: people working in health or social care or computational roles who are interested in starting a career in data science; graduates who are seeking to develop data science skills that can be applied in health, social and care services.
What you will learn
By studying the degree you will: gain knowledge of the fundamentals of data science; develop expertise in accessing, interpreting and integrating data-intensive research into practice; build the knowledge and skills to engage effectively with data-driven approaches to health and social care; learn a range of skills, tools and understanding to use the transformational power of data to improve health and wellbeing and the management of care systems locally and globally.
Career opportunities
Our suite of data-driven courses will: equip you with the data skills, capabilities, and competencies that will allow you to realise the value of data in your current role; open opportunities new career paths and promotion opportunities as they arise across the health and social care sector.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a health-related degree or in a relevant subject appropriate to the programme of study such as life sciences, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science or other related discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£19,170 per year
Students from Domestic
10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125; 60 credits £6,370
£19,170 per year
Students from EU
10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125; 60 credits £6,370
£19,170 per year
Students from International
10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125; 60 credits £6,370
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