MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Informatics
University of Central Lancashire
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MSc - Master of Science

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Through our specialist qualification in health informatics you will study the interaction between people and information systems. It will develop your professional practice and personal interest in the use of information and information technology to support the delivery of outstanding health and social care.You will be studying intellectually stimulating modules on the role of information, information management and information technology in innovating and improving patient care.The skills and ...Read more

Through our specialist qualification in health informatics you will study the interaction between people and information systems. It will develop your professional practice and personal interest in the use of information and information technology to support the delivery of outstanding health and social care.

You will be studying intellectually stimulating modules on the role of information, information management and information technology in innovating and improving patient care.

The skills and knowledge you gain will benefit your workplace too. The course will help you to continue to develop as a professional as you take principles, across the health and social care sector, and put theory into practice.

Why study with us

  • The Health Informatics National Occupational Standards and the Key Skills Framework inform the learning outcomes of this course.
  • Core modules are in health informatics, research methods, study skills, with optional modules and a dissertation.
  • The course is delivered by e-learning, so you can continue working while you study.

Future careers

Our graduates go on to jobs in knowledge and information management and clinical informatics. Roles include health informatics managers, directors of services, information and communication technology workers and health records staff.

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26/101
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87th

Modules

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Entry requirements

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience in the sports industry.

Tuition fees

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£3,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

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2024-25 fee is £1,000 per 20 credits, 2025-26 fee is £1,050 per 20 credits.

£3,000 per year

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Students from EU

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

2024-25 fee is £1,000 per 20 credits, 2025-26 fee is £1,050 per 20 credits.

£3,000 per year

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Students from International

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

2024-25 fee is £1,000 per 20 credits, 2025-26 fee is £1,050 per 20 credits.

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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