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Postgraduate Health Informatics Courses at University of Manchester

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About Postgraduate Health Informatics

Health Informatics focusses on the strategic application of information technology in healthcare settings. Encompassing areas such as data management, systems implementation and healthcare enhancement. This programme is designed for those seeking to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare delivery. Typical UK postgraduate entry requirements include an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and some programmes may also require a background in healthcare or information technology to ensure that students have a foundational understanding the subject.

This interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates to navigate the complex landscape of modern healthcare systems. It is an important role within healthcare; there are more than 20 UK universities which offer postgraduate courses.

What to Expect

A postgraduate degree in health informatics covers advanced topics such as data analytics, system implementation and healthcare information management. The course encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking and assessment on this programme may include coursework, examination, presentations and a final written research project.

The course typically lasts for one year full-time and graduates are well-prepared for roles as health information specialists, data analysts or IT managers in healthcare organisations, contributing to the digital transformation of the industry and improving patient outcomes. It is a highly versatile qualification and the skills learned are applicable to all kinds of business organisations in the UK and abroad. Postgraduate courses are typically accredited by the UK Council for Health Informatics Professions (UKCHIP).

MSc Health Data Science

Our MSc Health Data Science course aims to create a new breed of scientist who can understand the healthcare sector and medicine, how Read more...

  • 3 years Part time degree: £5,200 per year (UK)
  • 12 months Full time degree: £13,000 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Health Informatics

Programme description Our PhD Health Informatics programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Informatics (UCL/UoM Joint Award)

This programme focuses on how information and information technology are used in the organisation and delivery of healthcare. Our MSc in Read more...

  • 12 months Full time degree
  • 2 years Part time degree

PGCert Health Data Science

Our Health Data Science course aims to create a new breed of scientist who can understand the healthcare sector and medicine, how data is Read more...

  • 12 months Part time degree: £2,300 per year (UK)
  • 6 months Full time degree: £4,600 per year (UK)