Data Science for Health MRes (Taught)

This programme is for those with an interest in developing data science research skills within the field of health and gives direct authentic experience in developing and delivering a novel empirical research project to answer a specific gap in existing knowledge in health data science. You will be able to choose from a series of taught modules suited to your research interests which will develop of your academic background and skills.

Modules cover a range of core health research, epidemiological and statistical topics, with the option to follow various specialist statistical pathways.

Who is this course for?
The MRes in Data Science for Health is for current and future health data scientists, at all career stages, including those in public and private sectors. This course is designed for anyone with an interest in data science for health, irrespective of previous training or qualifications.

What you'll learn

• Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

• Select and apply relevant methods to analyse data and interpret their validity

• Critically appraise literature, concepts, and research techniques related to research in data science

• Apply advanced statistical methods to the analysis of health data

• Use originality of thought and self-directed learning skills to tackle and solve problems

• Plan and conduct an original piece of research in health data.