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Health Data Science

University of Galway

Course code
MSC-HDS
Level
Level 9
Award
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
National University of Ireland
Duration
1 year, full-time

Programme summary

The MSc in Health Data Science will train a new generation of world-leading health data scientists with the essential statistical and computing skills needed to become data science specialists in the health care, biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Graduates in this rapidly growing discipline are in extremely high demand from industry due to data-led innovations across the sector.

Entry requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second-Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area. Candidates with degrees from a wide range of areas including healthcare, computing, statistical, mathematical, engineering and business are welcome. Candidates should also have completed at least one introductory statistics module at university level to a satisfactory level. Those who hold a Level 8 primary degree in a statistical, computational or data science area without honours and have relevant practical experience in the subject area will also be considered.

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