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Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science

Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science

Overview Health Data Science (HDS) is the science and art of generating data-driven solutions through comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from big data. HDS is an emergent discipline, arising at the intersection of biostatistics, computer science, and health. The Graduate Certificate…

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Computer And Mathematical Science, Computer Science, Health and Medicine, Health Informatics, Health Studies
UNSW Sydney – University of New South Wales

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Overview

Health Data Science (HDS) is the science and art of generating data-driven solutions through comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from big data. HDS is an emergent discipline, arising at the intersection of biostatistics, computer science, and health.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science covers the first part of the HDS pipeline concerned with comprehension of health context, statistical foundations, principles of programming, and data wrangling and management. Graduates can embark on further study in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Science in Health Data Science.

Key features:

Flexible Delivery
This program can be completed full-time or part-time, on-campus or fully online. Content is delivered through a combination of online readings, expert guest lectures and practical hands-on tutorials. Lectures are followed by exercises, which reinforce the learning and programming skills covered in the tutorials.

Future careers

The Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science aims to graduate professionals with a sound grounding in the foundations of Health Data Science, appealing to an identified area of workforce need. Thus graduates will be well positioned for a range of roles in both the public and private healthcare sectors. High-achieving students will also be well suited to further academic study, particularly at MSc level.

Potential careers

Health data management
Health data analytics
Health research

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

UNSW Sydney – University of New South Wales

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

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