MSc Advanced Data Science with Health

If you're looking to specialise in one of the most transformative and in-demand areas of technology, the  MSc Advanced Data Science with Health at Newcastle University is designed to give you a deep, practical, and industry-relevant skill set. This programme delves into the advanced principles and practices of cloud-based systems, from distributed architectures and virtualization to security and scalable service design. You'll be based in our School of Computing, which boasts a fantastic reputation for research and strong industry links, ensuring your learning is at the forefront of what businesses need.

Your learning is intensely practical, focused on building and managing systems in cloud environments:

• Specialist Cloud and Networking Laboratories: You will have access to our specialist labs equipped with the hardware and software to build and test cloud infrastructures. This includes virtualised environments for practical work in cloud configuration, containerisation with tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and software-defined networking.

• Industry-Standard Cloud Platforms & Tools: You will gain direct, hands-on experience with the leading cloud platforms that dominate the industry. This includes practical work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, as well as tools for infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud security.

• Research-Informed Teaching & Projects: You'll be taught by academics with research strengths in scalable systems and networking. A core part of your experience will be practical projects where you'll design, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud, addressing real-world challenges in scalability and security.

• Collaborative Team Projects: The programme includes team-based assignments that simulate a professional DevOps environment. You'll work collaboratively to build and deploy cloud-based solutions, using agile methodologies and version control systems like Git.

• Individual MSc Project: The programme culminates in a significant individual project. This is your opportunity to specialise deeply in an area like cloud security, distributed systems, or serverless architecture, creating a substantial piece of work for your professional portfolio.

Graduates of the MSc Advanced Data Science with Health at Newcastle University develop expert-level skills in analyzing complex healthcare datasets, enabling them to address real-world challenges in medical research, hospital management, and public health strategy. Typical roles include Health Data Scientist, Biostatistician, Clinical Data Analyst, and Public Health Analyst. The program’s flexible modules and research-driven approach prepare graduates for impactful careers in healthcare analytics and decision-making.​

• Newcastle’s Careers Service offers tailored support such as career coaching, employer networking, job fairs, CV workshops, and access to industry placements, facilitating graduate employment in top healthcare and data science organizations.​

• Graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes with typical starting salaries between £28,000 and £50,000, depending on role, experience, and sector.​

• The course benefits from partnerships with NHS, NICE, WHO, and pharmaceutical companies like GSK and Boehringer-Ingelheim, providing students with internship opportunities, guest lectures, and project collaborations.​

• The program is regularly updated with strategic advice from an Industrial Advisory Board, ensuring long-term accreditation and alignment with evolving healthcare data standards.​

• Graduates demonstrate advanced competencies in data governance, clinical trials analysis, survival analysis, and health informatics, contributing to innovation in healthcare delivery.​

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to PhD research in health data science, clinical informatics, or epidemiology, or pursue advanced certifications and leadership roles in healthcare analytics and research.​