The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc (Distance Learning) Health Informatics

School of Information, Faculty of Social Sciences

If you're considering a career in information management, a masters from Sheffield can give you the grounding you need. If you're an experienced professional, we can enhance your skills.

About the course

3 years part-time

This course is aimed at health care professionals who want to improve services in their sector by getting more out of information and communication technologies.

The course is taught online, using web-based software to deliver lectures and tutorials, so you can study from home or from work. For the first two years, you'll take taught modules. In the final year you'll complete a research dissertation, supervised by an academic.

You need to come to Sheffield for a three-day induction before the course starts, and again before you begin your dissertation. For the rest of the time, you could be based anywhere in the world.

Entry requirements

You'll need a first degree in a science, technology, medical or health subject. If you don't have a degree but you have a lot of relevant work experience, you could apply to take the certificate or the diploma. If you make good progress, you could go on to the full MSc.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Core modules

  • Introduction to Health Informatics
  • E-Health and the Web
  • Information Systems in Health
  • Electronic Clinical Records
  • Information and Knowledge Management in Health
  • Evidence-Based Practice and Health Care Information
  • Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

  • Health Information
  • Education and Communication
  • Leadership, Strategy and Change in Health Care
  • Public Health Informatics
  • Analysis of Health Information
  • Maximising Usefulness of Secondary Data Sources

Teaching

(May differ for distance learning option)

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Practical laboratory classes
  • Group work
  • Online discussion
  • Case studies
  • Lectures by visiting speakers
  • Visits to library and information service organisations

Assessment

  • Essays
  • Reports
  • Small projects
  • Presentations
  • Posters
  • Group work
  • Research-based dissertation

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for a competitive studentship under the AHRC’s Professional Preparation Masters scheme. Contact us for further details.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: is@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 2660

Tabitha Soumya Korabandi, MSc Information Systems Management

Your career

This course will help you improve services in the health care sector by getting more out of information and communication technologies.

Rated the UK's best library and information science department in every single Research Assessment Exercise.

Your subject

In the information age, effective use of information improves the world and makes a positive difference to our lives. It is also central to economic development.

The rapid pace of technological change and the globalisation of markets means that organisations in all sectors must realise the value of information systems. The world needs graduates who are information literate.

Our department has been rated as the UK's number one for Information Studies research in every single Research Assessment Exercise. Employers know our masters students are taught by experts at the forefront of their fields.

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You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form