Are you working in healthcare and want to increase your knowledge and skills in health informatics? It’s one of the fastest growing areas in the UK and our MSc Health Informatics degree could increase your career prospects. This course uses state-of-the-art technologies and has a strong focus on practical and analytical skills which you can apply in your working environment. It is available as either a one year full time course or three years part time. Through links with the NHS and organisations within the Life Science sector you’ll learn about new developments and the changing nature of technology within health informatics, which will place you at the forefront of this fast growing industry.
Health Informatics, PGDip
University Rank:#292
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 29,384 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Health Informatics, PGDip
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:2 or above or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants. Undergraduates of any of the following cognate disciplines should consider applying for this course:
- Healthcare Professionals / Management / Technology
- Health Information / Data Management
- Medical / Clinical Records / Coding
- ICT and Computer / Health / Social / Sports Science
- Health Economics
- Nursing and Social Work / Care
- Healthcare Business Administration
Non-graduates are also welcome to apply. All applications are considered on individual merit, taking into account of any relevant work experience. Should you have qualifications below the required minimum or lack a suitable first degree, please feel encouraged to submit an application if you have at least two years of high-level experience in health informatics or related fields.
Applicants who are not first-language English speakers must provide one of the following qualifications:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each part)
- Other: Please visit here for a comprehensive list of accepted tests.
Career
Careers and Employability
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
29,384 / year(s)
Health Informatics, PGDip
Swansea University
United Kingdom, Swansea