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MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Informatics

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Study mode

Online

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Informatics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Through our specialist qualification in health informatics you will study the interaction between people and information systems. It will develop your professional practice and personal interest in the use of information and information technology to support the delivery of outstanding health and social care.

You will be studying intellectually stimulating modules on the role of information, information management and information technology in innovating and improving patient care.

The skills and knowledge you gain will benefit your workplace too. The course will help you to continue to develop as a professional as you take principles, across the health and social care sector, and put theory into practice.

Why study with us

  • The Health Informatics National Occupational Standards and the Key Skills Framework inform the learning outcomes of this course.
  • Core modules are in health informatics, research methods, study skills, with optional modules and a dissertation.
  • The course is delivered by e-learning, so you can continue working while you study.

Future careers

Our graduates go on to jobs in knowledge and information management and clinical informatics. Roles include health informatics managers, directors of services, information and communication technology workers and health records staff.

Modules

On this module you'll develop your knowledge and skills for your studies in a workplace context. You'll learn basic IT skills and project management expertise within academic and professional roles. You'll also develop your problem-solving techniques and understand how to search for knowledge on a given topic.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£3,000

Entry requirements

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience in the sports industry.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The University’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2022). The university has a student and staff community of around 38,000 people...more

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