Health Data Science PhD
Lancaster University
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The PhD in Health Data Science provides research training in developing applied informatic and analytic approaches to data within health-related subjects such as medicine and the biomedical, biotechnological, and bioengineering sciences.You will join the programme with a supervisory panel composed of academics working in health data science more broadly. Throughout the programme, and particularly during your first year, you will be encouraged to engage in training opportunities at Lancaster and ...Read more

The PhD in Health Data Science provides research training in developing applied informatic and analytic approaches to data within health-related subjects such as medicine and the biomedical, biotechnological, and bioengineering sciences.You will join the programme with a supervisory panel composed of academics working in health data science more broadly. Throughout the programme, and particularly during your first year, you will be encouraged to engage in training opportunities at Lancaster and elsewhere to develop both your research skills and subject-specific knowledge and abilities. Throughout your studies, you will focus on novel scientific research, developing best practice in interpreting and communicating new scientific methods and findings.

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66/279
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Alexa
22 Nov 25

Very nice place. Lancaster is a lovely small city and the uni is in the countryside with lots of nature which is nice. There is frequent support offered by the department. The uni..Read more

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Shilpa Amrutrao
22 Nov 25

I have researched a lot before applying for this universirty. It stands in one of the tops university in UK. All the staff of university are very helpful, friendly and welcoming...Read more

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Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants.

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Alexa
22 Nov 25
Data Science MSc
Very nice place. Lancaster is a lovely small city and the uni is in the countryside with lots of nature which is nice. There is frequent support offered by the department. The uni...
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Shilpa Amrutrao
22 Nov 25
Health Data Science MSc
I have researched a lot before applying for this universirty. It stands in one of the tops university in UK. All the staff of university are very helpful, friendly and welcoming....
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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