What you'll learn

This course comprises of the following modules:

• Foundations of Digital HealthcareLink opens in a new window 
• Big Data and Data Analysis for HealthcareLink opens in a new window
• Artificial Intelligence for HealthcareLink opens in a new window
• Digital Communication and Interoperability for HealthcareLink opens in a new window
• Design of Digitally Enabled Healthcare SystemsLink opens in a new window
• Management of ChangeLink opens in a new window
• Introduction to Leadership and Management in Healthcare ContextsLink opens in a new window
• Study, Professional and Analytical SkillsLink opens in a new window

Each module is 15 CATS (150 hours of learning and assessment). Students are required to study 120 CATS worth of taught modules to successfully complete the MSc course.

Project

In addition to your modules, in order to gain a Master of Science qualification, you will undertake an extended research project, worth 33% of your MSc credits and your final grade. This will be a major individual project, which will develop your academic, research, and analytical skills and will enable you to focus on a current digital healthcare transformation topic.

In addition to your academic supervisor from the University, you will be working closely with a co-supervisor from industry relevant to your dissertation topic.

Your dissertation will be submitted in the form of a dissertation at the end of the academic year.

You are expected to devote an appropriate portion of your time and intellectual effort to the project during the course i.e. approximately 600 hours over the course of the academic year.

Learning style and assessment

The taught component of this course makes use of a range of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, case studies, site visits, flipped classroom teaching and use of a trigger model so students are actively engaged in their learning. Module leaders are experts in their fields and are supported by external speakers working at the forefront of their fields. Teaching is strongly supported by the use of learning technologies and online workshops. Co-operative learning is also encouraged both inside and outside the classroom with the use of assessed group work, inquiry-based learning and problem based learning.

Each module will be delivered in block learning over a four-week period, allowing you to focus on one module at a time and engage deeply with the subject material.

The course uses a variety of assessment methods across modules. These may include reports (both topic based and reflective), individual and group presentations, data analysis reports, building of computerised models, poster presentations, critical reflections, and open-book exams. Assessments have been designed not only to assess your achievement in meeting the course learning outcomes in an academically sound manner, but also contribute to preparing you with the requisite competencies required for employment.

How to apply

Application is through the University's online form and is currently open. The Course Code for MSc Digital Transformation for Healthcare is P-I51A.

Please note that this course is taught in the WMG department, so please select WMG from the department list. 

What to include with your application:

• A completed application form and £75 application fee.
• A Personal Statement which can be included in the online application.
• A scan of your transcript (marksheet). If you are still studying, please send us your transcripts to date. NB: if you are made an offer, we will then require you to upload your degree transcripts and certificate in order to clear your conditions.
• English language test result (if applicable) - this can be submitted after you have an offer.
• One reference. If you completed studies less than 2 years ago, this should be an academic reference. If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we will require a professional reference. We contact your referee directly, so please include their valid professional email address on your application form.
• Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.

You can read more about the application process, and access a link to the application form, on our how to apply web page.

Application Deadline

Our official application deadline is 2nd August, however please note that the course will close early if capacity is reached ahead of the deadline. We strongly recommend you to apply as soon as you are ready to avoid disappointment.

Entry requirements

In order to meet our academic entry requirement, you should have obtained the minimum of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalentLink opens in a new window).

Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalentLink opens in a new window) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.

We welcome candidates with a range of academic backgrounds and experience, looking to take a leading role in the digital transformation of healthcare systems. The course is particularly suitable for graduates of Clinical Medicine, Allied Health, Nursing, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Science, Data Science, Computer Science, and Information Technology.

Medics and allied health professionals will gain the technical skills and knowledge to address the current and future development challenges of digital healthcare solutions. Candidates with strong computing, engineering or data science backgrounds will benefit from the advanced theoretical knowledge required to support the digital transformation of healthcare and social care services in context.

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Tuition fees

For 2024 entry, the tuition fees are as follows:

• Home students: £18,180 (Bursaries are awarded to UK offer holders. Merit-based scholarships also available)
• Overseas students: £33,340 (Regional bursaries and merit-based scholarships are available)

If you are successful in receiving an offer, a deposit payment is required in order to secure your place on the course. Further information about deposits will be communicated to you on receipt of your offer. You can also find more information about tuition fee deposits on our web pageLink opens in a new window. Your remaining tuition fee is then payable at the start of the academic year, or in instalments. For information about how to pay your tuition fees, please review the University's finance web pagesLink opens in a new window.

WMG Excellence Scholarships

WMG Excellence Scholarships are merit-based awards, available on a competitive basis. Awards range from 10% to 50% tuition fee discount.

Applications will be judged on past academic achievement, professional experience, reasons for study, and your vision for the future. View our WMG Excellence Scholarship pageLink opens in a new window for full details on how to apply for this award.

Additional Scholarship opportunities

You might also be eligible to apply for other scholarships from the University of Warwick, such as the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme; as well as awards from external funding bodies, including Chevening Scholarships. For additional funding opportunities and eligibility details, please visit our Funding web pageLink opens in a new window.

Employability and career prospects

• Digital health consultants: work with healthcare organisations to assess their current systems and processes, recommend digital solutions, and implement strategies to improve patient care, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Healthcare Data Analyst: Data analysts in the digital health sector gather, analyse, and interpret healthcare data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. They play a crucial role in data-driven decision-making.
• Healthcare Project Manager: Project managers oversee the planning, execution, and successful implementation of digital health initiatives within healthcare organisations.
• Digital Health Product Manager: Product managers are responsible for developing and managing digital health products and solutions.
• Health Informatics Specialist: Informatics specialists focus on managing and optimising healthcare information systems.
• Telemedicine Specialist: Facilitate virtual healthcare consultations, manage telehealth platforms, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Healthcare Compliance Officer: Compliance officers ensure that healthcare organisations adhere to relevant regulations, such as HIPAA in the United States.
• Digital Health Entrepreneur: Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit can start their own digital health companies or join startups.
• Innovations Developer in healthcare technology, wearable devices, healthcare apps, or telemedicine platforms.
• Healthcare Policy Analyst: Policy analysts assess and influence healthcare policies related to digital health.
• Healthcare Educator/Trainer: Helping healthcare professionals and organisations adapt to new digital health technologies and practices.
• Researcher or Academic: Graduates interested in research and academia can pursue roles as researchers or professors in universities or research institutions
• Clinical Informatician: Clinical informaticians bridge the gap between healthcare providers and technology. They help healthcare professionals integrate digital tools into their practice, improving patient care.
• Healthcare Data Privacy Officer: Ensure that digital health systems comply with privacy regulations and safeguard patient data.
• Global Health Consultant: Work as consultants or advisors to global health organisations, governments, or NGOs, helping implement digital health solutions in various regions.