MSc Advanced Data Science with Health
Newcastle University
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The healthcare sector produces a large amount of data, from patient records and clinical trials to treatment outcomes and genetic information. Using this data effectively can improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen public health strategies.This Master’s degree will equip you with the skills to analyse complex datasets, and use them to tackle real-world challenges in the health and medical sectors. By strengthening your data science skills, you’ll be able to:improve how a ...Read more

The healthcare sector produces a large amount of data, from patient records and clinical trials to treatment outcomes and genetic information. Using this data effectively can improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen public health strategies.This Master’s degree will equip you with the skills to analyse complex datasets, and use them to tackle real-world challenges in the health and medical sectors. By strengthening your data science skills, you’ll be able to:improve how a hospital operateshelp scientists understand their dataforecast patient outcomesThis programme offers great flexibility, allowing you to design a degree to match your interests and career goals. You can personalise your studies by choosing from a broad range of modules and you’ll benefit from our diverse research expertise.You can explore topics such as:decision modelling for health data sciencemedical statistics and health data scienceexperimental designclinical trialssurvival analysistime series analysisTo personalise your degree, you can choose between two dissertation modules:Industrial dissertation: Work with a business to solve a real-world data science problem using your new skills.Individual research project: Work with world-leading academics or industry specialists on a medical or healthcare-focused project.Our Advanced Data Science with Health MSc is tailored to those aspiring to build a career in the healthcare and medical industries. You'll benefit from Newcastle University's globally recognised expertise and long-standing history in medical research and links with industry.

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31st
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Entry requirements

A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in mathematical sciences or another quantitative degree with a formal mathematical component. Examples include, but are not limited to, computer sciences, economics, engineering and similar disciplines. Applicants from a non-standard background and individuals with strong relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.

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£14,800 per year

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£32,700 per year

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