{"id":10191,"date":"2021-09-14T15:07:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T15:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2022-23\/?page_id=10191"},"modified":"2023-06-15T16:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T15:29:48","slug":"postgraduate-courses-in-health-data-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2022-23\/shs\/pg\/postgraduate-courses-in-health-data-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate Courses in Health Data Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Postgraduate courses in Health Data Sciences<\/p>\n

Student Handbook 2022\/23<\/p>\n

Master of Health Data Science<\/p>\n

PG Diploma, PG Cert in Health Data Science<\/p>\n

Accredited CPD modules in Health Data Science<\/p>\n

Programme Director Dr Matt Sperrin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health eResearch Centre Centre for Health Informatics<\/p>\n

School of Health Sciences<\/p>\n

The University of Manchester<\/p>\n

Vaughan House<\/p>\n

Portsmouth Street Manchester<\/p>\n

M13 9GB<\/p>\n

General Information<\/h1>\n

<\/a>Introduction to the MSc Health Data Science<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the Centre for Health Informatics postgraduate courses in Health Data Science. You join the University of Manchester to study Health Data Science at a very exciting time. The delivery of healthcare is set to change, and to do this we need to make best use of health data. This requires individuals who understand the healthcare sector, medicine and biology; how data is collected and analysed, and how this can be communicated to influence various stakeholders \u2013 Health Data Scientists (HDS).<\/p>\n

This programme will bring together academics and practitioners from complementary fields to train students with the health data science skills required by the healthcare, academic and industrial sectors. It will train the people required to meet the challenges to the healthcare systems in the UK and abroad. They will learn the skills necessary to make best use of healthcare related data to improve health and the economic efficiency of healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n

This programme has been prepared in conjunction with the main work that is conducted at the Health eResearch Centre (http:\/\/www.herc.ac.uk). We are a world- leading digital-health network that provides research and education across Northern England and beyond. Our aim is simple: we strive to improve public health and healthcare services for the benefit of patients through cutting edge informatics research and digital health innovation.<\/p>\n

The programme emphasises a self-directed approach, and encourage participation and discussion between students and tutors through on-line discussion boards, collaborative exercises and face-to-face workshops. Sharing that knowledge and experience with your tutors and other students will significantly enhance what you get from the course.<\/p>\n

We hope this handbook will provide you with most of the information you will require to progress with your studies. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information; however, some minor details might change during the course of your studies. All changes and additions will be brought to your attention. If you have any queries or comments, or would like to contact us for advice and guidance on any issues, please do not hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n

On behalf of The University of Manchester I wish you an enjoyable and successful time on your chosen programme.<\/p>\n

Dr Matt Sperrin<\/p>\n

Programme Director<\/p>\n

<\/a>Introduction to the School<\/h2>\n

Welcome from the Director of Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\\\\nask.man.ac.uk\\home$\\Downloads\\thumbnail_Andrew%20Mawdsley.jpg\" \u00a0I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. We are extremely pleased you have chosen the University of Manchester to commence or continue your postgraduate study journey; whether you are progressing straight from your undergraduate studies, seeking to develop your knowledge\/skills in your chosen career or, are bravely, taking a completely different direction in life.<\/p>\n

In the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and humanity,\u00a0we will place you at the centre of a transformational learning process to support you to\u00a0achieve\u00a0your individual goals and aspirations. Our challenge to you is to embrace all of the opportunities\u00a0available to you;\u00a0be bold, think differently and\u00a0realise your potential. We want your postgraduate journey with us to be intellectually stretching, rewarding and fun.<\/p>\n

We are\u00a0aware that most of you will need to juggle a number of competing priorities during your postgraduate taught studies. Some of you will already be in full time employment, while others will need to secure part time employment to fund your studies. We know that many of you will have family and caring responsibilities that will have to be prioritised before your own learning. We hope the information detailed in this programme handbook will help you in managing these competing commitments. Whether you are joining us on campus, or studying at a distance, you are an integral part of our School and University, and we are here to support you.<\/p>\n

We are extremely proud of our postgraduate student community and alumni who are making a difference, both locally and globally. We look forward to working with you, confident that you too will play a role in transforming the lives of people who use health and social care services, whether during your studies or upon graduation.<\/p>\n

I wish you every success in your postgraduate studies here at the University of Manchester.<\/p>\n

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Mr Andrew Mawdsley
\nDirector of Education
\nSchool of Health Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>Contacts and communication<\/h2>\n

Head of School:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Andy Brass<\/p>\n

Centre Director:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor John Ainsworth<\/p>\n

Programme Director: Dr Matt Sperrin\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

matthew.sperrin@manchester.ac.uk<\/p>\n

Deputy Programme Director:<\/strong> Dr Juhi Gupta<\/p>\n

juhi.gupta@manchester.ac.uk<\/p>\n

Programme Admin Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Programme and Curriculum Administrator:<\/strong> Kate Leach<\/p>\n

Assessments Administrator<\/strong>: Lima Begum<\/p>\n

shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

shs.assessment@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Office Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Room G.304, Jean McFarlane Building<\/p>\n

The University of Manchester Oxford Road<\/p>\n

Manchester<\/p>\n

M13 9PL<\/p>\n

HDS Programme Admissions: <\/strong>Tel: +44 (0) 161 306 5438<\/p>\n

E-mail: pgtaught.cbm@manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

You can contact us Monday\u2013Friday, 9am\u20135pm, UK local time.<\/p>\n

HDS Blackboard eLearning Technologist (FMHS modules):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. mail: elearning@manchester.ac.uk <\/a>*<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    HDS Moodle e-learning support<\/strong><\/p>\n

    (CS modules):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Email: moodlesupport@cs.manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

    Please make sure you include your university ID number in any email sent to the admin or eLearning team \u2013 this will help us to respond to your enquiry more quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A full staff list can be found in Appendix1.<\/p>\n

    This programme is managed and operated in accordance with the policies, principles, regulations and procedure of the University of Manchester. The programme committee reports and responds to the Community Based Medicine Consortium and the Health Data Science Programme Director is a member of the Community Based Medicine Consortium. The Consortium committee then feeds in to the School, Faculty and University committees. This academic reporting structure can be found in Appendix2.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Communications<\/h2>\n

    Good communication between the university and student is important for the smooth running of any course, but for an online course it becomes essential. The following section outlines the different options available and their recommended use.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Student e-mail<\/h2>\n

    As a student of the University of Manchester you will be given your own student e-mail address during the registration process:<\/p>\n

    student.name@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

    All information and communication to students will only be sent to your student university e-mail address, and it is essential that any communications with tutors and the administration office are made via your university student e-mail address.<\/p>\n

    Any e-mails received from a non-university address will be replied to at the student\u2019s university address. The reason for this is to ensure that students have a fixed e-mail account for the duration of the course and so do not miss out on important pieces of information, which may include group information sent to all students.<\/p>\n

    Instructions on how to access your student email can be found at https:\/\/www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk\/email\/student\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    You can access your university e-mail account via MyManchester (http:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/a>) using your University login details.<\/p>\n

    You can sign up for your central account and obtain your username and password here https:\/\/iam.manchester.ac.uk\/initial_login\/overview and following the sign up process.<\/p>\n

    If you have forgotten your username or password, you can go through the account recovery process here:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/iam.manchester.ac.uk\/recovery_login\/overview<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Announcements in Blackboard<\/h2>\n

    Programme Announcements will be made in the Programme Space and also communicated via email to your University email address. In addition, each course unit will have space for specific unit announcements.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>My Manchester<\/h2>\n

    From here you will be able to access many of the areas and sites that you use regularly,<\/p>\n

    e.g. Blackboard, your e-mail, the Student System and the library. You will be able to access this when you have set up your username and password at the following address:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/my.manchester.ac.uk\/<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Tuition fees<\/h2>\n

    Students should complete their financial registration in September 2022. This should be possible online or over the phone. You are responsible for doing this. Students who have not completed registration by 31st<\/sup> October risk a fine of \u00a3200.<\/p>\n

    Students who have not completed financial registration by the end of October may not receive their marks, and may face being withdrawn from the course. The University follows up all bad debts, a process that can affect your credit rating. Financial penalties may be applied if you do not complete registration by the dates specified on the Welcome website: https:\/\/www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk\/get-ready\/become-a-student\/register-as-a-student\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    All fee issues are dealt with by the Student Services Centre (SSC). Contact details for the SSC can be accessed via: http:\/\/www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk\/finances\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    Please note that you <\/strong>are responsible for any incidental costs of the course, e.g. travel, printing, internet charges etc.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Online registration<\/h2>\n

    All part-time students need to re-register for each year that they study. This is usually done in September. This process is important as you will be required to re-register each year to update any personal details and pay your yearly fee. This will also allow you to gain access to the units for the next year. You will be sent an e-mail in August telling you about the details of re-registration.<\/p>\n

    <\/a>Programme of Study<\/h1>\n

    The current model of healthcare delivery in the UK is subject to unprecedented challenge. An ageing population, the impact of lifestyle factors and increasing cost mean that the existing approaches will become unsustainable. This, coupled with a drive to personalised medicine, presents an opportunity for a step change in healthcare delivery. To do this we need to make best use of the health data we collect and to create a better understanding of the relationship between delivery, treatments, outcomes, patients and costs. This requires individuals who understand the healthcare sector, medicine and biology; how data is collected and analysed, and how this can be communicated to influence various stakeholders \u2013 Health Data Scientists (HDS).<\/p>\n

    This programme will train the people required to meet the challenges to the healthcare systems in the UK and abroad. They will learn the skills necessary to make best use of healthcare related data to improve health and the economic efficiency of healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n

    On completion of the programme, successful students will demonstrate key competencies and have the skills to operate in the field (see box below).<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The students will have knowledge and skills in:<\/strong><\/p>\n