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BSc (Hons) / MSci Digital Health

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the rapidly growing field of digital health. You'll learn how to design, develop, and implement digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare services. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and virtual reality, you'll gain a deep understanding of how these tools can be applied to enhance healthcare delivery. Our expert teaching staff have extensive experience in the field, providing you with the practical skills and real-world insights needed to succeed in this exciting industry.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of digital health, from its theoretical foundations to its practical applications. You'll learn about the ethical considerations of digital health, how to work with diverse stakeholders, and how to evaluate the impact of digital solutions on patient outcomes. With our strong industry connections, you'll have access to a range of opportunities for work experience and networking, preparing you for a successful career in this dynamic field.

Unlock Your Potential at Cardiff Metropolitan University - Leading the Way in Digital Health Education.

At Cardiff Metropolitan University, we are committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff ensure that you receive the best possible training in digital health. Plus, our location in the vibrant city of Cardiff provides access to a rich cultural and social environment, ideal for networking and building connections within the industry.

Why You Should Study This Course

A range of learning and teaching approaches are used on the course, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and group work. A problem solving approach is adopted, with group work focusing on the development of problem solving skills in relation to real-life scenarios. Laboratory-based practical sessions are undertaken in the School of Technologies - relating to the development of skills in the development of software and hardware - and the School of Sport and Health Sciences - relating to understanding and gaining experience of the measurement of various markers of health, disease and functional performance. These activities are informed by briefs provided by stakeholders including the NHS, Public Health Wales and the MediWales Life Science Network.

The programme is delivered by staff from the Schools of Technologies and Sport and Health Sciences, with specialist content also provided by the School of Art and Design in relation to Human-Centred Design. Technologies staff have expertise in hardware and software development, whilst Health Sciences staff have expertise in the definition and measurement of health, disease and functional performance, and in relation to the provision and assessment of a range of interventions from population to individual levels. There are thriving research groups in all areas, which enhances the environment in which the programme is delivered.

Moodle, the University Virtual Learning Environment, is used to enhance delivery and engagement.

All students are supported by a personal tutor, who provides both academic and pastoral guidance through the period of study.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered a third subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

introduces key principles related to the two disciplines of health and digital technology. Technology-focused modules will provide a foundation for understanding how to develop digital-solutions for health improvement, with modules covering Architecture and Operating Systems, Computational Thinking, and Principles of Programming.

2 Year 2

develops both disciplines, moving towards greater integration of the two core disciplines. There is a focus on active problem solving, with health modules focusing on assessing and improving population health, clinical exercise physiology and physiological wellbeing and laboratory skills and data analysis.

3 Year 3

continues the theme of integration and application of the two disciplines. Human Centred Design will be further developed, and there will be a focus on interventions for health and sustainable development, applied digital health technology, professionalism and ethics in digital health (20). A project will be undertaken that is driven by briefs received from industry partners.

4 Year 4

further develops the application of digital health to real-world problems and extends the scale of these challenges to the population level. Sensor technology will be introduced, and frameworks for public health applied through placement and a project that draws together multiple themes from the programme into the development of a digital health product aimed at defined problems in specific populations.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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