Health Informatics - MSc
Key information
Please note that this programme is not open to non-EU students due to Visa/Immigration requirements.
Advance your career at the intersection of healthcare, data, and technology with University of Limerick's redesigned Master of Science (MSc) in Health Informatics.
This interdisciplinary programme combines expertise from healthcare, information systems, data science, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation to prepare graduates to lead and support the digital transformation of healthcare.
Designed for healthcare professionals, administrators, managers, IT specialists, data professionals, and graduates from related disciplines, the programme equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to address contemporary healthcare challenges through the effective use of digital technologies.
The programme has been substantially updated to reflect emerging developments in digital health, including artificial intelligence, health data analytics, digital transformation, connected health, and the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
Students develop a strong foundation in health information management, digital health applications and services, healthcare innovation, and evidence-based decision-making, while also having the opportunity to specialise in one of two focused streams:
- Health Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Health Innovation & Implementation
During this programme you will
- Apply health information management principles to support the collection, governance, integration, and responsible use of health data.
- Develop practical skills in digital health, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, connected health, and healthcare transformation.
- Integrate healthcare, computing, managerial, and analytical knowledge to address real-world healthcare challenges.
- Evaluate, design, and implement digital health solutions that improve patient and organisational outcomes.
- Critically assess emerging developments in digital health, including artificial intelligence, interoperability, connected care, and health data ecosystems.
