The University of Leeds opens applications for MSc health informatics with data science for Indian students. The 12-month MSc in Health Informatics with Data Science, starting in September 2026, equips students with the expertise to leverage health data and informatics for evidence-based healthcare, blending advanced skills in data science, statistics, and healthcare systems.
Offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health in partnership with the Institute of Health Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, this interdisciplinary master’s programme trains students to tackle complex healthcare challenges using modern informatics techniques. The curriculum combines core modules and research projects covering statistics and modelling, human factors, artificial intelligence, and the legal, ethical, and governance aspects of health data. Students can further customise their learning through elective modules to align with their professional goals and interests, said the communication note.
It provides a unique learning environment where cutting-edge research in health informatics and data science meets practical application and industry engagement. Students benefit from connections with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, national health organisations, and leading regional digital health companies, gaining exposure to real-world healthcare challenges. This integrated approach ensures graduates acquire the skills, research experience, and professional networks needed to succeed in careers at the intersection of health informatics, data science, and healthcare innovation, it stated.
While studying at Leeds, students have a unique opportunity to gain real-world industry consultancy experience through a two-week virtual Global Industry Programme. This not only helps them build valuable industry connections but also develops practical and professional skills that help them stand out in the competitive graduate job market.
This course offers excellent preparation for careers in the rapidly expanding fields of health informatics and health data science, with 97% of recent graduates reporting meaningful progress after university. It supports both new graduates seeking specialist skills and health service professionals looking to advance their careers through data-driven expertise. Alumni have gone on to work across health management, analytics and informatics, with some launching digital health ventures and others progressing into research degrees. Graduates hold roles at various levels of seniority across healthcare organisations, industry, government and NGOs, reflecting the strong cross-sector demand for these skills.
The University of Leeds is a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and one of the UK’s largest institutions, with over 39,000 students from 135 countries. Renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research, we are the?6th most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers 2025) and offer outstanding career prospects. |