MSc Health Informatics

Course overview

This MSc focuses on health information systems, digital healthcare, data management and clinical information. It develops technical, analytical and communication skills for using health information to support healthcare decisions

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£22,950 / year

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fee after scholarship deductions, after Credibility Interview.

Country

Wales

Campus

Singleton Park Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Academic: 2:2 degree or equivalent. • Relevant backgrounds include healthcare, health information/data management, medical coding, ICT/computing, health/social sciences, health economics, nursing, social work and healthcare administration. • Non-graduates may also be considered based on relevant experience.

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate – Thrive Bursary • £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year • £2,000 progression bursary in subsequent years, applied as a tuition fee discount Postgraduate – International Excellence Scholarship • £5,000 tuition fee discount • A separate application is required to apply for the scholarship. (link will be shared soon)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

• Health Informatics in Context: Explore the role of informatics in modern healthcare. • Communications and Coding: Study healthcare communication and clinical coding. • Knowledge Management: Learn how health organisations manage and use information. • Using Secondary Health Data: Explore the use of existing healthcare datasets. • Digital Health and Care Systems: Study digital technologies used in healthcare. • Health Informatics Research: Learn how to conduct research in health informatics. • Research Dissertation: Complete an independent health informatics research project.