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UndergraduateMaster in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)UCAS: 176C

Population Health Sciences (Data Science)

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Master Population Health Sciences (Data Science) at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. On UCL’s Population Health Sciences (Data Science) MSci, you study the factors shaping our health, including the social and physical environment, healthcare systems, our lifestyles and genes. This four-year integrated Master’s degree provides a grounding in the social science disciplines used in population health science, preparing you for research and professional practice in the health sector and beyond. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Population Health and Epidemiology
Statistical Methods for Health Research
Data Science and Programming
Social Determinants of Health
Health Systems and Policy
Biostatistics and Analysis
Environmental Health Science
Research Methods and Project Design
UCAS Code:176C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

International Baccalaureate

34 points

A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£146,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£26,000£34,500£39,500
5 years£34,500£43,500£52,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 45% above UK average salary
This course
£43,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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