Overview

In the data science specialisation, you will undertake units in Data Analytics and Visualisation, Applied Data Mining and Essentials of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

You will also have a choice to take one extra unit from Redesign in Health Service Delivery, Policy and Planning or Leadership in Health Care.

You will graduate with practical data analytics and data visualisation knowledge and the skills required to solve real-world data problems, including data-driven solutions to support our responsibility to the common good, the environment and society.

Career opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in:

  • hospital information technology
  • health informatics
  • business analytic roles in the healthcare sector
  • medical software
  • electronic medical records and practice management
  • biotechnology and consumer technology
  • health data
  • strategic and operational leadership


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