Digital Health - BSc (Hons) / MSci
This exciting degree in Digital Health prepares students to be a part of the expanding Digital Health sector. It involves learning about technology - including hardware, databases, information management, and systems architecture - specifically from the perspective of healthcare. For example, in addition to learning about how technology can be used to improve health, you will learn about what causes disease, and how healthy and disease are defined and measured.
This will promote creativity in considering the variables that might be measured for the purpose of helping understand and improve health and wellbeing, to influence health behaviors, treatments, and outcomes. A unique feature of the Digital Health degree is the inclusion of modules on user centered design, delivered by which will ensure that you are able to design intuitive and appealing interfaces that people can easily engage with and will want to use.
Note - There are two application routes and exit points when applying for this course - a BSc and MSci route. For those wishing to apply for the three year BSc please apply using UCAS Code B854. For those who wish to apply for the 4 year integrated Master's degree, please apply using UCAS code B754.
Campus Information
Llandaff
Llandaff is the home of the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Llandaff)
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This integrated Master's degree in Digital Health prepares graduates for a range of careers in health and care across various settings where health improvement enhanced by technology, and project management in such areas, is sought. This includes the NHS and Public Health organisations, private sector organisations who develop digital technologies for use in promoting health, and 3rd sector organisations that include charities, community groups and social enterprises. The programme will also lead on to opportunities for further study, both in terms of research (PhD) and management and leadership (e.g. MBA).
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For India
- Students with good grades in their Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3- to 4-years in duration).
OR - Students with good grades in their Indian Certificate of Education - awarded on completion of Standard X AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course.
OR - Students with good grades in their Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course - awarded on completion of Standard XII
For Bangladesh
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with GPA 4.0 plus IELTS of 6.0 will be considered for Year 1 entry
- A-Levels or International Baccalaureate
- American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
- SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
- ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above
- Advanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects
For Pakistan
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate in Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical stream with 60% pass
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate Science/Humanities/Commerce stream plus recognised Foundation Course
- A-Levels or International Baccalaureate.
- American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
- SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
- ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or aboveAdvanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects
Bachelor of Arts/Commerce/Science/Technology (two year) with 50% pass
For Sri Lanka
- Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level).
OR - Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) AND
- who have completed a recognised Foundation Course.
OR - Students who hold a Diploma in Social Work / Higher National Diploma (HND) / Advanced Diploma in Social Work.
For Nepal
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate 60% pass.
- A-Levels or International Baccalaureate
- American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following:
- SAT 1 combined score of 1800 or above and a 6 score in the essay
- ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above
- Advanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Code: UCAS Code: B854
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
52000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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