This course is the 12-month full-time MSc. For our 24-month part-time MSc, please visit this page .
Demand for individuals qualified in health informatics and data science is on the rise. The demand for healthcare services is currently exceeding supply worldwide, and health providers and leading multinationals are heavily investing in information technology to generate solutions. This forward-thinking course provides insightful training into how modern applications of data and informatics in health management and planning can both use and generate evidence to influence policy and practice.
Created by experienced academics and professionals, our course is designed for both recent graduates and professionals looking to advance their careers. The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of health informatics, health data science techniques, and real-world application of research methods – skills that are highly sought after by employers.
We combine health, data and social science expertise with a research focus to develop knowledge, skills and awareness of sources and uses of evidence in healthcare.
Developing research capacity in health informatics and data science is a priority area internationally. Staff contribute expertise to the Research Methods Incubator of the UK National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) Academy. With us, you will be actively involved in listening to and informing the informatics and data science agenda for health.
Leading expertise
Flexible learning (MSc and PGDip only)
To prepare you for these unique challenges ahead, we’ll support you to:
Through years of teaching and research, we’ve developed a strong reputation, both nationally and internationally, in health informatics and data science. Our staff are actively engaged in delivering education and skills training; and are involved in a variety of ongoing research projects to improve and redesign health services to better serve patients.
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You’ll benefit from our excellent location, too. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the largest UK hospital Trust. Leeds is also the headquarters for many Department of Health and Social Care organisations, including NHS England. Guest speakers from regional and national organisations, such as the Office of the National Data Guardian and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, contribute engaging talks to the course. Leeds is also home to a thriving digital economy, including leading healthcare technology providers TPP (SystmOne) and EMIS.
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