PostgraduateMSc

Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning)

Name: Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning)
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The University of Edinburgh

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3 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year part-time structure. Make a difference and boost your career with the MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care, where you will learn how to use data to improve lives, strengthen systems, and shape policy in the health and social care sectors. Whether you are starting out, changing direction, or advancing your current role, we will help you build the skills you need to deliver powerful, data-driven solutions that create lasting impact. This is a part-time programme taught over three years and is fully online. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Statistical Methods for Health Data

Healthcare Data Management and Privacy

Machine Learning Applications in Clinical Practice

Health Informatics and Systems Analysis

Evidence Synthesis and Data Interpretation

Health Economics and Policy Analytics

Research Methods and Data Science Dissertation

Population Health Data Modelling

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£34,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£35,000	£43,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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