Overview

Demand is growing for high value data specialists across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities. The aim of this unique, modular, online distance learning programme is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science.

Students in the Data Science, Technology and Innovation (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will develop a strong knowledge foundation of specific disciplines as well as direction in technology, concentrating on the practical application of data research in the real world.

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to the University of Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

Learning outcomes

The modular course structure offers broad engagement at different career stages. Individual courses provide an understanding of modern data-intensive approaches while the programme provides the knowledge base to develop a career that majors in data science in an applied domain.

Career opportunities

This programme is intended for professionals wishing to develop an awareness of applications and implications of data intensive systems. Our aim is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science, through new technological skills and/or better ability to engage with data in target domains of application.

Programme Structure

You can study to the following levels:

MSc with Medical Informatics specialism

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Professional Development

These credits will be recognised in their own right for postgraduate level credits or may be put towards gaining a higher award such as a PgCert.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 18 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, or a medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), with evidence of quantitative and programming skills.

Applicants need to have SQA Higher or GCE A-level Mathematics equivalent, and preferably some maths classes taken at undergraduate level and some experience of computer programming (e.g. C, Fortran, Java, Python, R). Please note that basic web-based programming (PHP, JavaScript, HTML) is not sufficient.

Relevant work experience may be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

40900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

17100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17100 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time:

International/EU: £20,450.00
Scotland/ Rest of UK: £8,550.00

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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