Course summary
- Master cutting-edge skills in the field of health-related data; a fast-growing area in which the UK excels in, with access to the largest biobanks, genomic and health service resources.
- Tackle real-world challenges through hands-on research project opportunities within the NHS, pharmaceutical and health data companies.
- Work with some of the world’s leading health data resources, including the UK Biobank, NHS medical records, the 100,000 genomes project and the new 5 million NHS patient cohort.
- Build industry-ready skills with a strong focus on Python – a coding language used across the technology space.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 with honours in a strongly numerate subject (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics) or health/life sciences. Prior coding skills are not required. Alternatively, we will consider applications where there is evidence of strong skills in maths, computing or engineering, but not necessarily a degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs, please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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Postgraduate Admissions
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