Transform your career with the MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care programme, where cutting-edge data science skills meet health and social care challenges. Our curriculum is designed to teach you the critical data science skills necessary for modern health and social care environments. You will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of data science, developing skills that will enable you to interpret, analyse, and interrogate data to make decisions in the health and social care sector. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this programme equips you to harness data effectively to drive decision-making and implement evidence-based solutions in your professional setting. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current role or pivot to a new sector within health and social care, this programme offers the tools and insights to propel your career forward. Why choose this programme? Specialised skill development: Gain targeted expertise in data science applications specific to health and social care, enhancing your ability to analyse, interpret and leverage data to make impactful decisions in these critical sectors. Career advancement opportunities: Open new career pathways in the growing field of health and social care data science. The data science skillset taught throughout our programme can both complement existing roles in the health and social care sector as well as open the door to new roles and opportunities. Flexible learning: Benefit from a fully online programme that allows you to balance your professional responsibilities and personal commitments while accessing world-class education from anywhere in the world. From August 2025, teaching on this programme will be delivered by the Edinburgh Medical School. (Revised 1 August 2025 to update reference to Edinburgh Medical School)