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Overview
Computing Skills and Python at The University of Exeter is suited to healthcare, life sciences or public health professionals, researchers, and graduates who want to develop practical computing and Python skills for working with health data. It is ideal for those from a non-computing background looking to gain employer-valued skills in data analysis, programming and collaborative coding.
What will I learn?
Health data science requires a broad set of computing skills to access, manage and analyse complex datasets. This short course introduces core concepts in computing for health data science, with a strong practical focus on programming in Python. You will learn Python from the ground up, starting with fundamental programming concepts before progressing to data management, visualisation and introductory machine learning techniques.
The course also covers essential tools used in modern data science, including cloud computing, Linux, SQL, Git and GitHub, and the ethical use of generative AI. Teaching is informed by current academic research and real-world health data practices, ensuring the skills you develop are directly applicable to professional and research settings.
By the end of the course, you will have gained transferable computing and coding skills that provide a foundation for further study or career development in health data science.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- For this course, you should expect to engage in structured learning activities for 10-15 hours per week on average, plus additional time spent on self-directed learning (such as further reading or preparing for assessments).
- The taught course can be completed in 12 weeks, with the final submission in week 11. Marking and feedback are provided after this, in line with University policy.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- While there are no specific academic entry requirements, this course is delivered at Master's level, so you’d usually have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) OR relevant work experience related to the area of study.
- Should you not have the relevant background described the University of Exeter cannot be held responsible for any failure to attain an award from this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2500 GBP / year≈ 2500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2500 GBP / year≈ 2500 GBP / year
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