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Health Data Science

Lancaster University

Location Bailrigg, Lancaster city in northwest England, United Kingdom.
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Lancaster University
Study Level POSTGRADUATE
Duration 1 year, 2 years
Next Intake September
Tuition Fees £ 30,910.00
Entry Score ielts: 6.5

Course Overview

Focuses on advanced data analytics, epidemiology, and health research skills. Students learn statistical modelling, programming for health data, infectious disease epidemiology, handling large health datasets, and evaluation of health policy. A significant project/placement with public health organisations is included.

Entry Requirements

? UK 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, epidemiology, computer science, biomedical sciences, economics).
? Relevant work experience is advantageous.

? English Language Proficiency:

 

? IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component. 

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees – Lancaster University (International Students)

Lancaster University sets tuition fees that vary by level of study and programme. Exact fees are listed on individual course pages, but typical ranges are below:

? Undergraduate (UG) – Health & Medicine / Related

  • Medicine (MBChB): ~£48,620 per year (clinical degree)

  • Biomedical Science & other health?related UG degrees: Around £30,000+ per year (varies by course)
    (These are common ranges; check your programme page for exact figures.)

? Postgraduate (PG) – Taught Master’s

  • Typical Master’s programmes: ~£28,000–£32,000 per year

  • Example: Health Data Science MSc ~£30,910 per year for international entry (2025/26).

? Research Degrees (MRes / PhD)

  • PhD and research fees can range widely (often £25,000–£32,000+ per year), depending on the project and field.

  • Some funded studentships cover fees and include a stipend — see Funding below.

? Note: All fees are for the 12?month academic session (usually Oct–Sep) and can be checked precisely on the course fee pages of Lancaster University’s official site.


? Scholarships & Funding Opportunities

Lancaster University automatically considers applicants for major funding when you submit your application — you usually don’t need to apply separately, unless stated.

? 1) Lancaster Global Scholarship (UG & PG)

  • For high?achieving international students.

  • Undergraduate: ~£2,000 fee waiver per year (based on strong entry grades).

  • Postgraduate: ~£5,000 tuition waiver for eligible Master’s applicants.
    ? Automatically considered when you apply and meet eligibility (offer accepted).


? 2) Lancaster Master’s Excellence Scholarship (PG)

  • Significant fee reduction (often ~25% off) for high?achieving Master’s applicants, including health?related taught programmes (like Health Data Science).


? 3) Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship

  • Fee reduction (e.g., ~£3,000 per year) for international students from selected regions, available based on eligibility.


? 4) Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

  • 10% tuition discount on postgraduate programmes for Lancaster alumni.


? 5) Faculty / Departmental Awards

  • Some faculties (e.g., Science & Technology) offer awards for postgraduate students (~£5,000–£10,000) based on academic merit.


? 6) Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship

  • For students with refugee/asylum status in the UK — provides free campus accommodation, 100% tuition fee discount, and up to ~£5,000 support for living costs.


? 7) External Scholarships

Lancaster students can also apply for other funding beyond the university:

  • GREAT Scholarships (~£10,000) — available for selected nationalities (e.g., Ghana, Indonesia, Spain) on taught Master’s programmes.

  • Chevening Scholarships — UK government full travel & tuition funding (competitive & requires separate application).

  • Commonwealth Scholarships — full funding for eligible postgraduate students from Commonwealth countries.

  • British Council scholarships & other national/foreign funding schemes may also support international study.

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