Diagnostics Data and Digital Health Medical Diagnostics MSc

University of Warwick

Find out more about our Diagnostics Data and Digital Health (Medical Diagnostics) (MSc) (2023 Entry) course.

Explore the design development and application of medical imaging and diagnostic techniques for the screening detection diagnosis and monitoring of diseases.

Course overview

Technological advances increased expectations for medicine longer life expectancy and legal ethical and economic factors have led to a vast expansion in medical imaging and diagnostics. There is an increasing need for digital-based healthcare solutions to meet the changing needs and expectations of patients.

Our MSc Diagnostics Data and Digital Health (Medical Diagnostics) will train students in the theory and practical implementation of cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging technologies and expose them to established as well as emerging applications using data science artificial intelligence and machine learning.

After graduation students will be well equipped for further study (PhD) in areas of critical scientific and technological importance or for employment in a broad range of industries such as diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries life science and clinical trials companies health-tech SMEs as well as research organisations.

The MSc can be studied part-time over two years to suit those in employment. PG Diploma and Certificate options are also available for those who would like to take a subset of modules.

Teaching

Core material will cover requirements for product and technology development including ethics and regulatory aspects technical and commercial skills in medical imaging and diagnostics technologies in advancing 21-st century healthcare in the years to come. Choosing the Medical Diagnostics pathway allows students with an interest in this area to further specialise by undertaking two subject-specific modules. Optional modules allow the selection of complementary topics of particular interest to the student. A collaborative group research project which parallels the way that diagnostics and imaging experts work in industry will allow students to integrate their knowledge and understanding in order to solve a problem. Students will also complete an individual research project in their chosen area of specialism.

This course is new for entry in 2023. Graduates will be well-placed to work in industry clinical healthcare and academic environments. This includes the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries life sciences and clinical trials companies health-tech SMEs as well as research organisations. Graduates may also decide to pursue doctoral studies.