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MSc - Master of Science
University of West London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of West London
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of West London
Part time
SEP-25
20 months
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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:
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,750 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£17,250 per year
Students from 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
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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