Diagnostics, Data and Digital Health (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) (2025 Entry)

Course code

P-H1CA (MSc)

P-H1CD (PGDip)

P-H1CG (PG Cert)

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

Full time: 1 year (MSc); 9 months (PGDip, PGCert)

Part time: 2 years (MSc); 18 months (PGDip, PGCert)

Qualification

MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Led by

Engineering

Location

University of Warwick

Diagnostics, Data and Digital Health (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) (2025 Entry)

Course code

P-H1CA (MSc)

P-H1CD (PGDip)

P-H1CG (PG Cert)

Start date

29 September 2025

Duration

Full time: 1 year (MSc); 9 months (PGDip, PGCert)

Part time: 2 years (MSc); 18 months (PGDip, PGCert)

Qualification

MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Led by

Engineering

Location

University of Warwick

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Find out more about our Diagnostics, Data and Digital Health taught Master’s degree.

Explore digital-based healthcare solutions to meet the changing needs and expectations of patients.

Course overview

Technological advances, increased expectations for medicine, longer life expectancy and legal, ethical and economic factors have led to a vast expansion in medical imaging and diagnostics. There is an increasing need for digital-based healthcare solutions to meet the changing needs and expectations of patients.

Our MSc Diagnostics, Data and Digital Health will train students in the theory and practical implementation of cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging technologies and expose them to established, as well as emerging, applications using data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

After graduation students will be well equipped for further study (PhD) in areas of critical scientific and technological importance, or for employment in a broad range of industries such as diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries, life science and clinical trials companies, health-tech SMEs, and research organisations.

The MSc can be studied part-time over two years to suit those in employment. PG Diploma and Certificate options are also available for those who would like to take a subset of modules.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate UK Honours degree or equivalent international qualification, in a physical sciences, life sciences, biological sciences, medical sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, engineering or another relevant subject.

Please note that applicants will need post A2 Level (or equivalent) knowledge in Mathematics, covering topics such as linear algebra, calculus and analysis, and including differential equations. This could be gained through a mathematics module taken as part of an undergraduate course. It is expected that candidates have a good understanding of these topics at the start of their MSc studies.

You can see how your current degree score or GPA equates to the British system in our Study pages in the Equivalent scores table.

We are willing to consider applications from students with lower qualifications on a case-by-case basis, particularly when the applicant can evidence relevant employment, practical experience or strong performance in undergraduate modules related to their proposed postgraduate course of study.

To ensure you have the essential foundations for the course, and depending on your overall academic profile, we may require you to take a mathematical skills test.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

Band A
IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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Academic References

We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses, and two academic references for research courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Modules

Core modules

Modern Approaches to Diagnostics
AI and Machine Learning for Diagnostics
Operational Management and Clinical Systems Improvement
Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering
Group Project - A collaborative group project which parallels the way that diagnostics and imaging experts work in industry
Individual Research Project - Students will complete an individual research project in their chosen area of specialism

Optional Modules

Students are required to study one of the following two modules:

Translational Biomedical Research and Diagnostics
Medical Device: Design, Maintenance and Assessment

Students are required to study one of the following two modules:

Biomedical Imaging
Image Analysis and Reconstruction

Students are able to choose one of the following optional modules:

Public Engagement
Design Thinking for Social Impact
Interdisciplinary Transferable Skills

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

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If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

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Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

Teaching

Core material will cover requirements for product and technology development, including ethics and regulatory aspects, technical and commercial skills in medical imaging and diagnostics technologies in advancing 21-st century healthcare in the years to come. Optional modules allow the selection of complementary topics of particular interest to the student. A collaborative group research project, which parallels the way that diagnostics and imaging experts work in industry, will allow students to integrate their knowledge and understanding in order to solve a problem. Students will also complete an individual research project in their chosen area of specialism.

Contact Hours

The MSc degree (totalling 180 credits) comprises:

Seven taught modules (15 credits each)
A group research project (15 credits)
An individual research project (60 credits)

The typical workload for a 15-credit module is as follows:

20-30 hours of lectures/seminars
5 hours of laboratory work
45 hours of private/directed study
70 hours of assessed work

The research project is valued at 60 credits and students should plan to execute around 600 hours of work towards the completion of the project dissertation.

Class Sizes

Class sizes for lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminars vary depending on the number of students taking the module.

Assessment

You will experience a variety of assessment methods, and can expect to mostly sit (online or face-to-face) examinations and complete coursework assignments.

Reading lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

Careers

Careers and employability

Graduates will be well-placed to work in industry, clinical, healthcare and academic environments. This includes the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries, life sciences and clinical trials companies, health-tech SMEs, as well as research organisations. Graduates may also decide to pursue doctoral studies.

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Application deadlines

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2026 opens on 2 October 2025.

Applications close on 2 August 2026 for students who require a visa to study in the UK, to allow time to receive a CAS and complete the visa application process.

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