Master of Health Data Science
Health Data Science (HDS) is the science and art of generating data-driven solutions through comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from big data. HDS is an emergent discipline, arising at the intersection of biostatistics, computer science, and health. The Master of Science (Health Data Science) covers the entire pipeline from the comprehension of complex health issues, through data wrangling and management, machine learning and data mining, data analytics, data modeling and communication including data visualization. The degree will appeal to you whether you are new to the field or already working in the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and skills. This degree is appropriate for Australian and international students.
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years Post Study work visa for international students completing a Masters at Sydney campus.
- 3 years Post Study work visa for international students completing Masters at Canberra campus.
- 3 years for Masters by Research.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following:
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline
- an undergraduate degree in a non-cognate discipline at honours leve
- successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science (5372)
- qualifications equivalent to or higher than the Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science (5372) on a case-by-case basis.
Cognate disciplines
- medicine
- nursing
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- optometry
- biomedical/biological science
- pharmacy
- public health
- veterinary science
- biology
- biochemistry
- statistics
- mathematical sciences
- computer science
- psychology
- (health) economics
- data science
- other (case-by-case basis)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 07 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
63910 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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