PostgraduateFull-time

Health Informatics, MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Swansea UniversitySwansea, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Medicine
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

Are you a healthcare professional looking to increase your specialist knowledge and skills in digital health? Our MSc in Health Informatics is the ideal postgraduate degree to place you at the forefront of one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare globally. Using state-of-the-art technologies and a strong focus on practical and analytical skills, you will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles, and practice of health informatics, including information governance, data security, ethical considerations, and global eHealth strategies. Based within the University’s £30m Centres for Excellence for Administrative Data and eHealth Research, you will benefit from strong links with the NHS and Life Science sector organisations, learning about developments and the changing nature of technology within the sector through real-time exposure and experience. On completion of the course you will be equipped with expertise in health informatics standards, project management and innovation, leading to enhanced employability and leadership roles within the NHS, healthcare providers, and related sectors.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each part)

Fees

International students: £21,850 per year

UK students: £10,100 per year

Start dates

Sep 2026 or Jan 2027

Application deadline

Home; 29 July 2026 (International)

Campus

  • Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

168 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Bachelor/Honors Bachelor/Doctor in the field of Dentistry or Medicine or Veterinary Medicine/Juris Doctor or other non-medical first professional degree: UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass) CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0) UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit) CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) UK First or Master’s (Distinction) CGPA 3.67 (out of 4.0)

English language

Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate degrees, but there are exceptions and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages, or check the conditions included in your offer letter.

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Scholarships at Swansea University

3 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
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TuitionGBP 21,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 37,236

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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