Health Informatics MSc
University of West London
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OverviewThe initiative to digitise health and genomics information has created a strong demand for medical informatics professionals.This course will provide you with the broad grounding you need for a range of careers as a health informatics or bioinformatics practitioner in the public and private sectors, within the UK or overseas.We have designed this degree for graduates with analytical and inquisitive minds who want to work in professional roles that encompass computing and biology, ...Read more

Overview

The initiative to digitise health and genomics information has created a strong demand for medical informatics professionals.

This course will provide you with the broad grounding you need for a range of careers as a health informatics or bioinformatics practitioner in the public and private sectors, within the UK or overseas.

We have designed this degree for graduates with analytical and inquisitive minds who want to work in professional roles that encompass computing and biology, medicine or healthcare.

Your studies will help you to develop the Information Communications Technology (ICT) skills and knowledge required to support and improve health and healthcare delivery.

Study & career progression

This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers within the public and private health sectors. You could work in:

  • clinical informatics
  • personalised Medicine
  • clinical bioinformatics
  • education and training
  • health records and patient administrators
  • information and communication technology
  • information management
  • libraries and knowledge management
  • project and programme management

On successful completion of this course you may also choose to pursue further study at MPhil and PhD level. See our Research and enterprise page to find out more.

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Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in computing or healthcare science. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience. In this case you will have to complete an interview with your application and some optional modules may not be available without a first degree in computing.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,750 per year

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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)

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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