Taught course

Applied Statistical Modelling and Health Informatics

Institution
King's College London · Division of Psychology and Systems Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Psychology or Geographic Information Systems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Candidates who achieved a 2:2 in their undergraduate degree will need to support their application with a one page personal statement and an academic reference addressing their academic and relevant professional achievement.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Applied Statistical Modelling and Health Informatics course has been created to deliver a skill set and knowledge base in “multimodal” and “big data” analysis techniques, which are a recognised scarcity within UK Life sciences.

You will receive world-class training in core applied statistical methodology, machine learning and computational methodology, and you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to real-life settings facilitated by the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

The course will apply to a broad spectrum of graduates preparing for a career in medical statistics and health informatics, or professional methodologists and clinical researchers working in the private or public health sector who are interested in state-of-the-art technologies training from world-class experts.

This course is also suitable if you are a graduate in/work in the fields of computer science, maths, physics, engineering and natural science, including psychology and medicine.

The course will prepare participants for the ever-growing need for a sound scientific approach to processing information and generating knowledge in modern health services. Practical skills will be taught through applications to real-life settings in a world-leading research institution in mental health.

Key benefits

  • Specialist careers for those interested in applied statistical modelling and health informatics within a modern information and knowledge-based medical research setting.
  • Valuable insight from those working at the cutting edge of these fields.
  • A unique flexibly structured programme ideal for researchers in industry and academia hoping to obtain methodological skills to boost their research excellence and employability.
  • Develop your skills in multimodal and big data analysis techniques.
  • Learn how omics, electronic health records, social media, wearables and smartphone data are used to benefit the patient.
  • Apply your skills to real-life health settings facilitated by the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
  • Access the IoPPN’s statistical and health informatics research groups and benefit from our links with industry and the NHS.
  • Benefit from outstanding career, networking and mentoring opportunities.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    12 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions
Email
admissions@kcl.ac.uk