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Health Informatics MSc Extended Masters

Health Informatics MSc Extended Masters

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Full time | University of West London | 15 months | JUN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

15 months

Start date

JUN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Informatics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The initiative to digitise health and genomics information has created a strong demand for medical informatics professionals.

This course will provide you with the broad grounding you need for a range of careers as a health informatics or bioinformatics practitioner in the public and private sectors, within the UK or overseas.

We have designed this degree for graduates with analytical and inquisitive minds who want to work in professional roles that encompass computing and biology, medicine or healthcare.

Your studies will help you to develop the Information Communications Technology (ICT) skills and knowledge required to support and improve health and healthcare delivery.

Extended Masters and Enhanced Extended Masters options

If you have an undergraduate degree but do not meet the entry criteria for this course, you may qualify for our Extended Masters or Enhanced Extended Masters courses.

These courses feature four specially designed modules which will improve your academic and English skills. Once completed you can progress directly onto the regular Masters course.

Modules

Data is revolutionising healthcare. The benefits of data en correctly used tend to patients, providers and board members, and the technology can make centralised patient management a reality. The aim of this module is to give you knowledge and hands-on experience of developments in the broad range of data-driven healthcare.
Information Systems in Healthcare - Core
Project Dissertation - Core
Research Methods - Core
Advanced Study Skills
Critical Thinking, Analysis and Evaluation
English (Business English on the Enhanced course)
Statistics

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,950

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,750

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in computing or healthcare science. We will also consider equivalent professional qualifications or a relevant HND provided you can demonstrate relevant work experience.

University information

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and close connections with top industry employers. It has been ranked the city’s best modern non-specialist university (Complete University Guide, 2025), and is number one in London for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2024). Curricula incorporate both theoretical knowledge and practical learning...more

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