Health Informatics

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:2 or above or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants. Undergraduates of any of the following cognate disciplines should consider applying for this course:

• Healthcare Professionals / Management / Technology
• Health Information / Data Management
• Medical / Clinical Records / Coding
• ICT and Computer / Health / Social / Sports Science
• Health Economics
• Nursing and Social Work / Care
• Healthcare Business Administration

Non-graduates are also welcome to apply. All applications are considered on individual merit, taking into account of any relevant work experience. Should you have qualifications below the required minimum or lack a suitable first degree, please feel encouraged to submit an application if you have at least two years of high-level experience in health informatics or related fields.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you a healthcare professional looking to increase your specialist knowledge and skills in digital health? Our MSc in Health Informatics is the ideal postgraduate degree to place you at the forefront of one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare globally.

Using state-of-the-art technologies and a strong focus on practical and analytical skills, you will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles, and practice of health informatics, including information governance, data security, ethical considerations, and global eHealth strategies.

Based within the University’s £30m Centres for Excellence for Administrative Data and eHealth Research, you will benefit from strong links with the NHS and Life Science sector organisations, learning about developments and the changing nature of technology within the sector through real-time exposure and experience.

On completion of the course you will be equipped with expertise in health informatics standards, project management and innovation, leading to enhanced employability and leadership roles within the NHS, healthcare providers, and related sectors.

Why Study Health Informatics at Swansea University?

Delivered at Swansea University Medical School, you will study in a department with a global reputation for world-class research and teaching. You will benefit from:

• High quality research, ranked Top 5 in the UK as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021)
• State-of-the-art facilities at the £30m Data Science building, a world-class centre in eHealth and administrative data research, training and development
• Strong links and collaboration with the NHS, Welsh Government and Life Science sector

Your Health Informatics experience

Our combination of state-of-the-art facilities and world-class research ensure that your studies are consistently at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital health advancements. Our £30m Centres for Excellence for Administrative Data and eHealth Research work with policy makers and practitioners across the UK and globally to produce evidence that informs delivery of care and improvement of health and wellbeing across the population.

You will benefit from our major collaborators at the Medical School, local Health Boards, UK Research Council, Welsh Government, and numerous national and international links and will be equipped with the analytical, technical, and communication skills to critically evaluate health information systems, clinical coding, data management, and decision-support technologies in healthcare settings.