Course summary

The number of jobs within digital health is increasing globally. Wherever you are in the world, our online taught MSc/PGDip/PGCert Digital Health can prepare you for this growing market. It’s becoming increasingly important for doctors and healthcare professionals to take advantage of digital opportunities in healthcare. Digital healthcare can improve patient outcomes and deliver safe care more efficiently and effectively. It can bridge the gap between health and social care teams. What you’ll learn Our course can help you become a digital lead and provide you with the skills you need to thrive in modern digital healthcare organisations. Ultimately, you can support improving patient care and creating efficiencies within healthcare. We'll equip you with the knowledge and the skills you need to capitalise on digital health technology. This will enable you to deliver community healthcare that minimises risk and maximises access. You'll focus particularly on reaching disadvantaged patients, including those in remote areas. Course delivery This MSc Digital Health is delivered online. You'll engage in a range of pre-recorded lectures, discussions and tutorials within an online environment. We expect you to commit to an average of 15 hours of study per week for the duration of the course. Modules can also be taken independently as CPD without need to commit to a full postgraduate degree. This offers you a foundational education in digital health and the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge essential to your role. Who this course is for This course is ideal for those with healthcare backgrounds who want to enhance their current professional role or consider a different career path. Potential outcomes could include working in:

• Health informatics and governance

• Healthcare policy

• The application of digital health in practice

• Artificial intelligence

• Education