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Overview
In this Masters-level online short course, you’ll study R programming and learn to use data to tackle and analyse issues in healthcare.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to…
- Discuss the role of health data scientists in research and healthcare.
- Explain how data science is used to address healthcare problems.
- Analyse current challenges in health data science.
- Apply a data science workflow using R to healthcare problems.
- Discuss the limitations and assumptions made in health data science projects.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover topics including:- how data science is used to address healthcare problems
- the role of health data scientists in research and healthcare
- the importance of health data research
- issues surrounding access to health data
- tools and techniques in health data science
- databases and data extraction using SQL (Structured Query Language)
- data cleaning, exploration and visualisation using the popular data science language R
- communication of health data
- current challenges in health data science
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data Health Informatics View 65 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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- 98 accuracy using real exam data
- 4.9/5 student rating
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full
Living costs
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
729 - 1069 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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