Healthcare Innovation and Data Science

Entry requirements

Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science:

• A validated Master 1 degree or Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac +4
• A validated Licence 3 degree or Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac +3

You can apply whilst studying the last year of the degree which makes you eligible for the program (Bachelor's Degree minimum).

Months of entry

October

Course content

The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science at emlyon business school is a 2-year program (1-year entry option), fully English-taught program designed to develop future leaders in global entrepreneurship and innovation.

Year 1:

• Oct-Mar in Lyon: Foundations of Health Systems, Business Fundamentals, Data Science Basics, Leadership & Team Management.
• Apr-Aug: Optional Internship.

Year 2:

• Sep-Mar in Lyon & Shanghai: Health Ecosystems & Innovation, Advanced Data Science in Healthcare, Business Processes & Tools, Entre-/Intrapreneurship.
• Apr-Sep: Mandatory Professional Experience (Internship) and Thesis

Advance your career in healthcare innovation and data science

Take your career to the next level with a specialized healthcare degree. The Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science equips you with cutting-edge expertise in healthcare management and innovation, including the development of new products and services, the integration of digital technologies, and the transformation of business models. This program is tailored to the needs of diverse organizations in the healthcare sector, such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, vaccine manufacturers, medical device producers, diagnostics firms, and consulting agencies. Gain proficiency in healthcare data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to turn medical, biological, and business data into impactful solutions.

Become an expert in healthcare innovation

This two-year Master of Science program focuses on healthcare management and innovation, preparing students to design and lead complex projects in various healthcare settings. By engaging in a multidisciplinary curriculum, you’ll acquire key skills in business management (finance, digital marketing, project management) and data science (coding, data analysis, visualization, AI in healthcare). These tools will empower you to develop innovative healthcare solutions, launch new products and services, and transform organizations to improve patient outcomes.

Foster leadership and drive change in healthcare

With the exponential growth of healthcare data, professionals who can optimize preventive care and patient treatment through data science are in high demand. Graduates of this MSc program are uniquely positioned to fill critical roles in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical device firms, diagnostics providers, consulting companies, and healthcare startups. Beyond technical expertise, the program cultivates leadership and entrepreneurial skills, enabling you to drive innovation and lead transformative initiatives across the healthcare industry.

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Fees and funding

The tuition fees indicated above are valid for 2025-2026 academic year.

As a socially responsible organisation, emlyon business school helps students to finance their MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship degree by offering scholarships up to 50% to eligible student.

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