School of Computing, Engineering and Technology

Data Analytics for Healthcare Management

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9

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Short Course & Professional Development

Grasp the principles of effectively using data to manage health care operations. Conduct and explain both patient-focused and public health analytics.

This course introduces the CRISP-DM framework, empowering you to extract insights from health-related datasets. Dive into Business Understanding in healthcare, setting the stage for meaningful analyses. Explore Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Public Health data and gain a solid foundation in statistical techniques. Navigate Data Governance, Privacy, and Ethics, ensuring accurate and ethically sound insights.

Master Data Preparation and Quality Assurance, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Delve into Model Development, Classification models, and Ensemble methods tailored to healthcare. Uncover hidden patterns with Unsupervised Learning, enhancing patient care. Hone communication skills with Data Visualisation, ensuring clear and impactful findings. Gain the skills to make informed decisions that positively impact healthcare outcomes.

Mode of Study

Online Learning

Mode of Attendance

Part Time

Start Date

TBC

Course Length

10 weeks

Topics

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of CRISP-DM and its application to health data.
Analyse a range of data types.
Approach patient and public health issues analytically.
Demonstrate an understanding of data governance and privacy issues for health data use
Present analysis results with clear explanation of process and outcomes.

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Detailed module information

Learning methods

The course is delivered online, via the University's Virtual Learning Environment Moodle.

The module is delivered through online self-study materials and supported workshops.

Assessment

This course is assessed through quizzes and a written assignment.

Independent Study

Materials and exercises are available online, allowing participants to study flexibly and independently at time and place to fit around existing work and life commitments.
Further reading resources.
Online tutor support.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

The Inclusion Centre

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, Moodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Moodle

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

Academic writing
Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
Maths and statistics
Information technology support

Study Skills Support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

University Library

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There are no prerequisites for this course.

Academic Year 2025/2026

Fee-waiver places

If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.

To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:

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Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.

All other applicants

Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place will be required to meet the module cost to study:

Course fee - £520 for entire module

Additional Costs

Some other costs are not included in the course fees:

Accommodation and Living Costs
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