Health Data Science PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Health Data Science trains students in developing applied computational and analytical approaches to solving problems in health-related fields. The program emphasizes research skills, subject knowledge, and scientific communication, encouraging students to pursue external training opportunities. Through a supervisory panel, students engage with academics in the field of health data science for guidance and support.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Health Data Science provides research training in developing applied informatic and analytic approaches to data within health-related subjects such as medicine and the biomedical, biotechnological, and bioengineering sciences. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, subject-specific knowledge, and abilities, encouraging students to engage in training opportunities at Lancaster and elsewhere. Students focus on novel scientific research, developing best practice in interpreting and communicating new scientific methods and findings.

Other:

You will join the program with a supervisory panel composed of academics working in health data science more broadly. Throughout the program, and particularly during your first year, you will be encouraged to engage in training opportunities at Lancaster and elsewhere to develop both your research skills and subject-specific knowledge and abilities.

Home fees:

£4,712 (full-time for 2023/24)

International fees:

£26,490 (full-time for 2024/25)

Additional Programme Cost:

maximum of £9,720 (but could be increased in exceptional circumstances)

College Membership Fee:

£40 for undergraduates and research students, £15 for students on one-year courses (2023 and 2024 intake)

Application fee:

£40 (non-refundable) for taught postgraduate applications

Deposit:

may be required for some courses

Payment methods:

online secure payment system