Study Health Data Science: A guide for students from China

Study Health Data Science at a global top 100 university and become part of our international community. Across both of our campuses, we have over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our vibrant student community and long-standing links with the People's Republic of China make us one of the most popular British universities for Chinese students choosing to study overseas.

Our MSc Health Data Science programme is available at both our Birmingham and Dubai campuses. Whichever campus you choose, you can be assured that you will receive the same high-quality education taught by leading experts in their field.

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    Why Health Data Science at Birmingham?

    You will gain practical experience of working within diverse, multi-disciplinary environments across the healthcare sector and its associated industries.

    You will learn how to use advanced computational techniques to unlock new frontiers in clinical and biomedical research and be at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving field.

    You will understand how health data science skills can revolutionise healthcare data and patient-specific genome information for research, clinical care and innovation in the 21st century.

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Make sure to choose "Applied Health and Healthcare Management" from the "What subject are you considering?" option to learn more about this exciting programme.

We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.

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    Study in Dubai

    Dubai is a young and exciting city, known for its diversity, friendliness and dynamic economy.

    Our Dubai campus provides a home provides a home for up to 3,000 students, a community for Birmingham alumni in the region, and a hub for engagement activities with businesses in the local community.

    Embedded with cutting-edge technology, our new campus delivers a world-class physical and digital experience for our students.

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    Study in the UK

    The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.

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Entry requirements

We welcome students who hold a 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree from a range of backgrounds including biomedical and medical domains, clinical trainees, as well as individuals with expertise in computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Additionally, we welcome students from public health, epidemiology, and biotechnology/engineering disciplines, fostering a rich and multidisciplinary learning environment.

The University will consider students who hold a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) for entry to a postgraduate degree programme.

Details regarding specific entry requirements can be found on our website.

Fees and funding

Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 entry:

UK study
£29,340 (International)

Dubai study
AED 138,456

To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.

Looking to study in Dubai? We have up to 40% scholarships available for all students.

Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more! 

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    Where will your degree take you?

    The demand for health data scientists is experiencing exponential growth, driven by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of health data.

    The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in industry or academia at the intersection of AI, clinical sciences, and biomedicine. You will gain experience of working across academic, healthcare and industry sectors, with extensive supervisory and mentoring arrangements to maximise your exposure to these environments.

    Health Data Science careers
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    International study

    For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.

    International students at UoB

Overall, I have learnt the most in the last six months of my life. I have progressed way beyond what I expected in my coding skills, ability to present and pick up new skills and concepts quickly.

MSc Health Data Science Student

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