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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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Demand is growing for high value data specialists across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities. The aim of this unique, modular, online distance learning programme is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science.
The programme is designed to fully equip tomorrow’s data professionals, offering different entry points into the world of data science – across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities.
Learning outcomes
The modular course structure offers broad engagement at different career stages. Individual courses provide an understanding of modern data-intensive approaches while the programme provides the knowledge base to develop a career that majors in data science in an applied domain.
Career opportunities
This programme is intended for professionals wishing to develop an awareness of applications and implications of data intensive systems. Our aim is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science, through new technological skills and/or better ability to engage with data in target domains of application.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, or a medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), with evidence of quantitative and programming skills.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,370 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£6,370 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£6,370 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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