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Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science


  • UNSW Sydney
  • Course CRICOS Code:096226k
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.44
  • Course Duration:1 year
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Sydney
  • Course Intake:Term 1

Course Description

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 Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science covers the second part of the HDS pipeline concerned with data analytics, machine learning and data mining, data modelling and communication including data visualisation. The program is designed to appeal to those new to the field, as well as those already working in the industry who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Health,Data Science
Faculty Faculty of Medicine
Qualification Level Graduate Diploma
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 41,140
Course Duration 1 year
Campus(es) Kensington

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements The program is designed for, and should appeal to, a broad local and international target student base. Student backgrounds will include healthcare (clinical, nursing and allied health), mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The entry criteria are: successful completion of Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science 7372 program or qualifications equivalent to or higher than Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science 7372 program on a case-by-case basis
English Requirements IELTS:6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL:90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) PTE:64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO