MSc Global Public Health and Policy

The MSc Data Science and Statistics for Health with Professional Placement course is a full-time postgraduate programme offered by the University of Bath. This course is specifically designed to provide knowledge and skills in data science, statistical modeling, and the application of these to health data. It offers an option to undertake a professional placement, where students are exposed to potential employers and have a chance to apply the theory they've learned in the program.Course Content: The taught components of this course cover topics such as Statistical Modelling; Data Science and Statistics for Health; Multivariate Analysis; Design of Experiments; Statistical Learning; Bayesian Statistics and Health Economic Decision Making. Students' placement year will be devoted to professional learning through practical work. Following this, students work on their individual summer project where they demonstrate capabilities and knowledge gained in the course.Key Modules: Specific module information is not provided, however, the topics covered in the program include Statistical Modelling, Data Science and Statistics for Health, Multivariate Analysis, Design of Experiments, Statistical Learning, Bayesian Statistics and Health Economic Decision Making.Accreditations: The MSc Data Science and Statistics for Health with Professional Placement course is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). The accreditation by RSS is a mark of approval demonstrating that the course content is of a high standard and relevant in the world of work.Future Careers: Successful graduates from this course can expect to be employable in roles such as Statisticians and Data Scientists in health and social care, pharmaceutical industry, academia, research institutes, and health technology assessment agencies. The professional placement year can enhance the chance of employment in such sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.