Health Informatics MPhil

The University of Manchester

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Duration	12 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	72 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	24 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	12 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	36 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	72 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	72 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	24 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	24 Months - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	36 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	12 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Duration	36 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, MPhil
Subject	Computer Science , Health Informatics

Course Description

Our PhD/MPhil Health Informatics programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Health Informatics.

Health informatics and data science is set to revolutionise healthcare by providing a deeper understanding between healthcare delivery, outcomes and patients as well as empowering people to manage their own health.

Manchester has considerable breadth and expertise in this field, being home to the MRC-funded Health eResearch Centre (HeRC), one of four in the country recognised as a centre of excellence in the field.

The main research theme that we focus on is managed self-care and wellbeing, which includes:

Stratified medicine
Healthcare systems optimisation
Clinical trials and real world drug outcomes
Digital health

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All other courses
- 6.5
- Manchester Business School East - Undergraduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Manchester Business School - Graduate Degrees
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Health Informatics, MPhil.

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Visa Requirements for International Students

Visa requirement

All international students (including citizens from EU countries) intending to study this or any other academic programme for more than 6 months in the UK require a Student Visa.

International students younger than 18 years require a special Child Student Visa. Exceptions from this general rule may apply to holders of other UK work visas, British National Overseas visa, family member visa and recognised refugees or asylum seekers.

Permission to work while studying

University of Manchester is listed by the UK government as an institution licensed to sponsor migrant students.

Student visa holders from licensed institutions are entitled to work during their full-time bachelor's, master's or Phd studies for
- 20h/week during the term
- Full-time outside term time (e.g. vacations, work placements, once course ended)

After completion of a bachelor's or master's programme of at least 12 months Student Visa holders of licensed institutions can convert their visa into a Graduate Visa which entitles graduates to work for 2 years in the UK.

Costs

Average student cost of living in UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.

chart data

THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
year	rank
2010	87
2011	48
2012	49
2013	58
2014	52
2015	56
2016	55
2017	54
2018	57
2019	55
2020	51

QS World University Rankings
year	rank
2012	32
2013	33
2014	30
2015	33
2016	29
2017	34
2018	29
2019	27
2020	27
2021	27

ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
year	rank
2003	89
2004	202
2005	53
2006	50
2007	48
2008	40
2009	41
2010	44
2011	38
2012	40
2013	41
2014	38
2015	41
2016	35
2017	38
2018	34
2019	33
2020	36
2021	35

The Good University Guide - The Times
year	rank
2016	32
2017	25
2018	19
2019	18

CUG The Complete University Guide - UK
year	rank
2007	31
2008	27
2009	28
2010	31
2011	29
2012	29
2013	25
2014	28
2015	28
2016	25
2017	22
2018	18
2019	15
2020	17
2021	15

The Guardian The Best UK Universities - League Table
year	rank
2008	24
2009	32
2010	51
2011	41
2012	41
2013	31
2014	33
2015	29
2016	31
2017	28
2018	34
2019	40
2020	25

See all university rankings of The University of Manchester

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About The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.

What makes Manchester special?
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The University of Manchester welcomes our new students

Where is this programme taught

Main Site - University Recruitment And Adm

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Location of The University of Manchester in Manchester

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