Program Overview
The Health Informatics at University of Sheffield is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Informatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,917 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Informatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- E-Health and the Web
- Information Systems in Health
- Electronic Clinical Records
- Information and Knowledge Management in Health
- Evidence-Based Practice and Health Care Information
- Dissertation
- Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
- Health Information
- Education and Communication
- Leadership, Strategy and Change in Health Care
- Public Health Informatics
- Analysis of Health Information
- Maximising Usefulness of Secondary Data Sources
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Practical laboratory classes
- Group work
- Online discussion
- Case studies
- Lectures by visiting speakers
- Visits to library and information service organisations
- Essays
- Reports
- Small projects
- Presentations
- Posters
- Group work
- Research-based dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible. You\xc2\x92ll need a combination of an honours degree in a science, technology, medical or health subject, experience in using computer systems, and work experience in the health sector.
If you don\xc2\x92t have a degree but you have a lot of relevant work experience, you could apply to take the certificate or the diploma. If you make good progress, you could go on to the full MSc.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,917 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,917 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sheffield directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
University of Sheffield is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months