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Newcastle University: Advanced Data Science with Health
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Health and Society |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in mathematical sciences or another quantitative degree with a formal mathematical component. Examples include, but are not limited to, computer sciences, economics, engineering and similar disciplines. Applicants from a non-standard background and individuals with strong relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in mathematical sciences or another quantitative degree with a formal mathematical component. Examples include, but are not limited to, computer sciences, economics, engineering and similar disciplines. Applicants from a non-standard background and individuals with strong relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a World Top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive UK universities.
Committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, it is pioneering solutions that can change the world. Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, culture and creative arts, and one planet. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
Through high quality teaching it educates …
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