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Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science

Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science

Overview Today, health data is measured in the trillions of gigabytes. It doubles every 75 days. Big data is a term used to describe data sets that are so large and complex, they can’t be managed or analysed using traditional methods. In health, big data includes the: millions of records…

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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

Today, health data is measured in the trillions of gigabytes. It doubles every 75 days. Big data is a term used to describe data sets that are so large and complex, they can’t be managed or analysed using traditional methods.

In health, big data includes the:

millions of records generated routinely by health services
real-time clinical data captured at the point-of-care
genomic and imaging data produced in research and clinical settings
health-related data generated by the population at large through wearable devices and social media.

The Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science will prepare you to find the right data, unlock hidden insights and use this information to better support clinical care, inform health policy and improve population health. This program covers the entire pipeline from comprehension of complex health issues through to data wrangling and management, machine learning and data mining, data analytics, data modelling and data communication.

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

There is growing demand within the public and private health sector, both in Australia and globally, for professionals with specialised interdisciplinary skills in health data science. This program could lead to a career in:

government departments of health (national, state or local)
hospitals
universities and research institutes
pharmaceutical companies
health insurance companies
private data analytics consultancies.

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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