Scholarships available, see Fees & Funding section for more information. The Applied Statistical Modelling and Health Informatics course has been created to deliver a skill set and knowledge base in “multimodal” and “big data” analysis techniques, which are a recognised scarcity within UK Life sciences. You will receive world-class training in core applied statistical methodology, machine learning and computational methodology, and you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to real-life settings facilitated by the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. The course will apply to a broad spectrum of graduates preparing for a career in medical statistics and health informatics, or professional methodologists and clinical researchers working in the private or public health sector who are interested in state-of-the-art technologies training from world-class experts. This course is also suitable if you are a graduate in/work in the fields of psychology, medical/health sciences, bioinformatics, data science, statistics, maths, physics, engineering and natural science, The course will prepare participants for the ever-growing need for a sound scientific approach to processing information and generating knowledge in modern health services. Practical skills will be taught through applications to real-life settings in a world-leading research institution in mental health.

Key benefits

• Develop your skills in multimodal and big data analysis techniques.
• A unique flexibly structured programme ideal for researchers in industry and academia hoping to obtain methodological skills to boost their research excellence and employability.
• Specialist careers for those interested in applied statistical modelling and health informatics within a modern information and knowledge-based medical research setting.
• Valuable insight from those working at the cutting edge of these fields.
• Learn how omics, electronic health records, social media, wearables and smartphone data are used to benefit the patient.
• Apply your skills to real-life health settings facilitated by the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
• Access the IoPPN’s statistical and health informatics research groups and benefit from our links with industry and the NHS.
• Benefit from outstanding career, networking and mentoring opportunities.
• High levels of student experience - The MSc achieved 87% overall satisfaction in the 2023/4 postgraduate taught experience student survey.

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