Msc in Applied Digital Health at Oxford

Multidisciplinary and expert led

This applied, interdisciplinary MSc is led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), capitalising on our internationally leading digital health research. In addition, the course draws on the expertise of faculty from across the University to create an interdisciplinary learning experience, spanning medicine, social and behavioural science, economics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science.  

The course is further enriched by linking to the department's Oxford Institute of Digital Health, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Oxford & Thames Valley Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), which is hosted by NDPCHS (led by Theme Lead John Powell, Academic Co-Director for this MSc), as well as the NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and IVD Cooperative and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Center. 

Who is this course designed for?

Aimed at early or mid-career professionals, entrants to this course will come from a wide range of backgrounds, including clinical medicine, public health, medical sociology, psychology, statistics, computer science and engineering. While no pre-existing knowledge is assumed, you must have an interest in both the social and technical aspects of digital health.

Course outline

This course consists of eight compulsory modules, each spanning a two-week block, and a dissertation. The academic year is split into three terms of eight weeks, however, assignments are not restricted to term time only.

The content will take a broad perspective on digital health, equipping students to be future researchers, policymakers, technology specialists or health practitioners. Wherever their particular interests may lie, we believe course graduates will be well placed to do pioneering work in the digital health sector.

Modules:

1. Foundations of Digital Health
2. Harnessing Big Data for Clinical Decision Support
   
3. AI for efficient healthcare systems
   
4. Remote Monitoring and Digital Diagnostics
5. Supporting Health Behaviour Change Using Digital Tools
6. Digital Transformation of Primary Care
7. Economics of Digital Health
8. User Focused Design and the Lifecycle of Digital Health Innovation

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