Data Science for Health MSc

University of Sussex

The field of health data science is evolving, from AI-assisted diagnosis to large-scale epidemiological modelling. At Sussex, you’ll develop your analytical, computational and problem-solving skills so you can address pressing challenges in public health. The NHS and global health organisations face rising demand for expertise in health analytics. They rely on data-driven decision-making. On this MSc you’ll learn: the core principles of data science and machine learning methods with applications to health about clinical research, epidemiology and health systems about managing, analysing and interpreting health data, including electronic health records and clinical imaging to translate data into actionable insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers to use data to help improve patient care, optimise services and manage public health risks. This innovative course is for you if you want to specialise in data science for clinical and health applications. Sussex has a strong tradition in interdisciplinary research. Our Departments of Mathematics, Life Sciences and Informatics and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School have been at the forefront of innovative research in statistical modelling. We’ll connect you with our NHS and public health partners through guest lectures, case studies and project opportunities. You’ll also receive guidance on employment pathways, networking and skills development. You’ll graduate ready for roles across healthcare, biomedicine, public health and health technology.

Informatics