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MSc/PGDip Computational Health Data Science

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

This course is for you if you want to solve real-world healthcare challenges using data-driven approaches, with effective communication and user-centric approaches to designing solutions. Advanced mathematics or computing skills are not prerequisites, although individuals with backgrounds in mathematical sciences or computing will find opportunities to deepen and further develop their expertise.

Computational Health Data Science focusses on designing healthcare apps, creating digital services and developing analytics pipelines. You’ll gain insights into the unique challenges of the healthcare industry, including the integration of human-computer interaction (HCI) principles and ethical considerations in health technology design.

Every student is provided with a suitable laptop to support their learning journey.

The curriculum equips you with cutting-edge data science tools and methodologies to address critical healthcare problems on both local and global scales. From improving patient care pathways to supporting healthcare decision-making with advanced analytics, this degree prepares you to tackle some of the most impactful challenges in the health sector. We also integrate AI tools into the curriculum, teaching you to use them professionally to streamline workflows and implement robust, ethical and human-centred data science solutions.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 1,971month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    36th out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    134 60%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    35th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    72nd

    37

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