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University of West London
Health Informatics MSc
University of West London

Health Informatics MSc

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

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Full time | University of West London - (UWL) | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Informatics

Course Summary

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. See below for more information.

Modules

Data Management in Healthcare - Core
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.
HCI for Information Systems - Core
Information Systems in Healthcare - Core
Project Dissertation - Core
Research Methods - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,250

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. In this case you will have to complete an interview with your application and some optional modules may not be available without a first degree in computing. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience

University information

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UWL's career-focused courses and industry-led teaching makes it a great choice to set students up for success in their future career. Join a community of over 1,000 postgraduate students across UWL campuses. The university’s campuses are designed for great student experience within a vibrant local community, and students can benefit from everything the capital has to offer, only a few stops on the Tube from central London. If students have...more

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