Program Overview

Clinical Data Science

Overview

The PgCert Clinical Data Science is a part-time, modular program designed to empower healthcare professionals to apply data science in practice and translate data into patient benefit. The program offers a rich mixture of online and face-to-face learning opportunities, allowing students to build their digital, data capabilities and confidence.

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (minimum 2:1) or overseas equivalent
• Relevant work experience may be considered on an individual basis
• Non-standard applications will be considered at the discretion of the Programme Director

Application and Selection

• Application deadlines:
  • 31st August 2025 for Clinical Data Engineering (September 2025 start) and Maths, Stats, and Machine Learning (November 2025 start)
  • 19 January 2025 for Data Visualisation and Communication (March 2025 start) and Human Factors and Digital Transformation (June 2025 start)
• Places are limited, so early application is recommended
• When applying, select PG Cert Clinical Data Science on the application form and choose the start month for each unit

Course Details

• Duration: 9 weeks (part-time)
• Modular structure
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Not available
  • Part-time: Available
  • Full-time distance learning: Not available
  • Part-time distance learning: Not available

Careers

The program aims to develop fundamental data science skills for processing, analysing, and communicating using data, enabling healthcare professionals to work better with data-centric professionals on digital transformation and research projects.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025:
  • UK students (per annum): £1,350 per 15 credits
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £3,500 per 15 credits

Additional Expenses

• You should be able to complete your course without incurring additional study costs over the tuition fee.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling over 1% of the annual home UG fee per annum will be made clear at the point of application.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to you at the point of application.

School/Faculty

• Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Medicine

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.