Overview

The curriculum is designed to teach you the critical data science skills necessary for modern health and social care environments. You will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of data science, developing skills that will enable you to interpret, analyse, and interrogate data to make decisions in the health and social care sector.

Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this programme equips you to harness data effectively to drive decision-making and implement evidence-based solutions in your professional setting.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your current role or pivot to a new sector within health and social care, this programme offers the tools and insights to propel your career forward.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh are well prepared to step into a variety of roles that bridge the gap between data science and healthcare. With the skills to analyse and interpret complex data, you can drive innovation and improvement in healthcare delivery, policy and management.

Sectors and roles

Public health and epidemiology: Using data to track disease trends and inform public health decisions.

Hospital and healthcare systems: Enhancing patient care through data-driven management and operational efficiencies.

Pharmaceuticals and research: Conducting data-intensive studies to develop new drugs and treatments.

Healthcare consultancy: Advising healthcare organisations on data strategy and implementation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data visualisation: knowledge transfer

Health and social care delivery and organisation

Managing and leading data-driven innovation

Digital technologies in health and social care

Data security and protection in health and social care

Data Ethics in Health and Social Care

Data Types and Structures in Python and R

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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April, January intakes only for PgProfDev

It is encouraged you apply at least one month prior to entry so that there's enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

PgCert - 60 credits

PgProfDev - up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Health Informatics View 13 other Masters in Health Informatics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a health-related degree or in a relevant subject appropriate to the programme of study such as life sciences, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science or other related discipline.

It may also consider your application if you have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience; please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.

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Tuition Fee

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International

6370 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6370 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6370 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6370 GBP per year during 36 months.

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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