Advanced Data Science with Health

Newcastle University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

About this course

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 operates help scientists understand their data forecast patient outcomes

This 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 science medical statistics and health data science experimental design clinical trials survival analysis time series analysis

To 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.

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Postgraduate