MSc Global Public Health with Data Science drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Global Public Health with Data Science MSc is a unique course bringing new insights to public health. As we enter a new era of healthcare, combining global public health with data science can support decision making, advance evidence-based policies and drive strategies in combating diseases by analysing data on omics, health, lifestyle and the environment.
This course offers a profound opportunity to investigate issues related to global public health in all three economies of the world (high, middle and low income countries), and to study components of different healthcare systems around the world and health inequalities at national and international level. You’ll appraise, analyse and critically evaluate the underlying and direct causes of diseases in both developed and developing countries, as well as develop expertise on health promotion, health economics, epidemiology, disease control, prevention, detection and management approaches. Overall global health security and pandemic preparedness/response are essential components of this course.
Health data science draws on knowledge of health, life sciences, mathematics, statistics, epidemiology, and computational science to support better planning of bespoke quality health services and cost-effective delivery of treatments. Studying the health data science module alongside a range of global public health topics will equip you with the appropriate skills to understand and capture the burden of disease and determinants of health in developing and developed countries from a big data analysis perspective.
On completion of this course, you’ll be able to inform the implementation of health care decision making and help improve the health of populations globally and nationally.
Program Outline
Modules
Core modules
Optional modules
The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, before receiving a royal charter a year later. It became a university in 1992 and adopted its current name. Its main campus is on Regent Street, with other campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow and it runs a university in Uzbekistan.
It has around 20,000 students including international students from more than 169 different countries. The University of Westminster is ranked in the top 700 global universities in the QS World University Rankings. It’s also in the top 100 UK universities in The Guardian’s University Guide and the Complete University Guide.
Employability
The University of Westminster has strong links with businesses and professional organisations in London and across the UK. The majority of its courses have professional accreditations and programmes and its Careers and Employability Service works with an ever-growing network of over 3,000 companies to provide work placement opportunities. Students can access 20-minute consultations with a Careers Consultant for feedback on CVs, application forms, interviews, etc. There are also up to four 45-minute consultations for guidance on employability, career paths, etc. Support is available for up to three years after graduation, including employer workshops.Facilities
Across its three central London campuses it offers 24-hour libraries, state-of-the-art science laboratories, advanced IT services, online learning resources, art, design and film and TV studios. It also has one of the few Bloomberg Financial Markets Suites in the UK. </span></span> </span></span>
International Focus
The university has been named one of the top 100 most international universities in the world. It has one of the most diverse student communities in the UK and has more than 190 partner organisations across 56 countries. </span></span> </span></span>
Location
The University of Westminster is one of the only universities located right in the heart of London. This means that students are able to enjoy all of the best cultural opportunities the capital has to offer, from restaurants to museums and art galleries, right on their doorstep. </span></span> </span></span>
English Language Requirements
Most courses at University of Westminster have the following minimum language requirements. We advise you always check the exact entry requirements before apply to any course, don't forget we are always on hand to help.
IELTS ACADEMIC
6.5
