Health Data Science MSc

Course Highlights

• Develop Computational Expertise: Acquire essential computational techniques for analysing health data, with no prior computing experience required.
• Explore Healthcare Systems: Gain in-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, including their operational structures, ethical considerations, and governance frameworks.
• Harness Transformative Potential: Discover how health data science can revolutionise healthcare by leveraging patient-specific information, such as electronic health records and genomics, to drive advancements in research, clinical care, and innovation.
• 59th in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine QS World Rankings, 2025
• Top 2 We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2026

What You'll Study

This programme is available at our Dubai and Edgbaston campuses. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 UK university. From the outset we’ll challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner. This course consists of six taught modules and a dissertation. Taught modules – these will equip you with the expertise and tools needed to unravel the potential of health data and how it can transform medicine. You’ll learn how to use advanced computational techniques to unlock new frontiers in clinical and biomedical research and be at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving field. Individual project – this offers you the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired knowledge and skills from the taught modules. Dissertations must include a computational work in the health data field, and you’re encouraged to select your own topic with the guidance of a supervisor. Assessments - these include real-world problem solving exercises, essays, and oral presentations. We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time. Classes are typically on two evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00-16:00. Each module is block taught over two weeks. Part-time students enroll in the same classes as their full-time counterparts; however, they take fewer number of modules each year. Example timetable (PDF 95 KB)

Entry Requirements

Careers

The demand for health data scientists is skyrocketing. Prepare yourself for an exciting career in either industry or academia where artificial intelligence, clinical sciences and biomedicine intersect. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details