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Virtual and digitalCourse summary
Technology and data science is revolutionising the way health and social care is delivered around the world. This course will fuse your understanding of computer science and healthcare, teaching you the technological skills needed to drive global change. Why study MSc Digital Health at BU?
- Bridging the gap between healthcare and computing, by developing the skills to design innovative, user-centred digital health solutions that respond to the needs of patients, professionals and systems
- Gain practical experience with emerging technologies, as you learn to analyse, design and evaluate health information systems, persuasive applications and interactive tools that support behaviour change, accessibility and usability
- Develop critical research and technical skills through hands-on learning in programming, prototyping and human-computer interaction, enabling you to create sustainable and ethically responsible digital health products
- Prepare for leadership roles in digital health, whether you come from a computing or healthcare background, with a curriculum that builds your ability to plan, manage and strategically guide the development of digital solutions
- Tackle a real-world digital health problem in your individual Master's project, supported by strong foundations in research methods, professional practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Modules
Core units: Health Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Programming and Prototyping, Industrial Skills and Professional Issues (Digital Health), Persuasive Technology and Behavioural Change, Research Methods in HCI
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject: Computer Science/IT, Engineering, Design, Health and Social Care, Medical Science, Psychology, Business, Law, Forensic Science or MSc in any subject, or similar. IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18750 | Year 1 |
| International | £18750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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