Overview

With the MSc in Health Data Science at University of St Andrews prepare yourself for a career in data science and digital health.

Digital technology is transforming healthcare. It is enabling faster diagnosis and better treatment of illnesses, supporting improvements in patient care, and making healthcare settings more efficient.

That transformation is creating a need for professionals who understand existing medical technologies and who have the skills and expertise to develop new technologies, analyse medical data, and inform policy on medical data analytics. Students from the MSc in Health Data Science will be able to fill those roles.

Key facts

Develop a more rounded understanding of digital health questions and concepts through interdisciplinary study

Gain practical skills in medical data analysis and the use of digital technologies to address healthcare challenges

Careers

The MSc in Health Data Science is aimed at students intending to follow a career in digital health, and you will develop skills commonly needed for digital health-related careers in healthcare settings, pharmaceutical companies, medical technology industries, and government.In addition to broadening your subject knowledge and applying established techniques of research and enquiry, you will develop and demonstrate essential skills including:

critical thinking and creativity

analysis and appraisal

problem solving and decision making

personal leadership and project management

interpersonal communication and team working

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software for Data Analysis

Health Data Science Practice

Biomedical imaging and sensing

Degree project

Health Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 412 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

You should some have experience in statistical data analysis and some familiarity with methods such as sampling and regression. This might be through one of the following:

an advanced secondary school or high school level qualification in statistics or another quantitative scientific subject

undergraduate-level modules in a quantitative scientific subject

relevant professional experience.

Experience in computer programming is useful but is not essential.

English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29990 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29990 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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