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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
University of Edinburgh
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
The demand for health and social care professionals with data science skills is unprecedented.
This flexible online programme is aimed at: people working in health or social care or computational roles who are interested in starting a career in data science graduates who are seeking to develop data science skills that can be applied in health, social and care services.
What you will learn
By studying the degree you will: gain knowledge of the fundamentals of data science develop expertise in accessing, interpreting and integrating data-intensive research into practice build the knowledge and skills to engage effectively with data-driven approaches to health and social care learn a range of skills, tools and understanding to use the transformational power of data to improve health and wellbeing and the management of care systems locally and globally.
Career opportunities
Our suite of data-driven courses will: equip you with the data skills, capabilities, and competencies that will allow you to realise the value of data in your current role open opportunities new career paths and promotion opportunities as they arise across the health and social care sector.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 6,370per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland
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