Overview
The UK Digital Health Market is booming. It’s expected to reach £34.14 billion ($45.85 billion) by 2032 (Data Bridge Market Research). This growth is being driven by:
- sustained NHS investment in electronic patient records (EPRs),
- the rapid expansion of virtual wards,
- increasing adoption of the NHS App,
- a new wave of AI-enabled analytics.
Now is the ideal time to advance your career in this rapidly expanding sector.
The course equips you with the skills and insight needed to progress into senior management and high-impact roles shaping technology-enabled health and care systems worldwide.
Who is the Masters in Digital Health and Care for?
Our MSc Digital Health and Care is designed for professionals from clinical, social care, and technological backgrounds who want to lead innovation in healthcare. For example:
- Health and care professionals
- ICT professionals
- Project managers
- Recent graduates
Gain expertise in digital health and care
Our Digital Health and Care Masters degree blends implementation science and theories. You’ll explore:
- digital health technologies, tools and AI applications;
- health and care delivery systems;
- selecting suitable technologies to develop appropriate digital solutions for complex challenges in healthcare;
- how to develop, implement, evaluate and sustain a digital intervention. An intervention could be mobile health apps, wearable trackers and remote monitoring systems;
- designing, planning, and effectively communicating the processes of digital transformation;
- user experience design;
- robust evaluation methods.
Build your industry experience
We offer great opportunities for you to do your Digital Health and Care dissertation along with care services such as the NHS or industry partners.
Top reasons to study with us
Flexible learning
If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
International entry requirements
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 60 in speaking and listening.
- TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 21 in reading, 20 in writing, 19 in listening and 22 in speaking.
TOEFL exams taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with 4.5 in reading and writing and 4 in speaking and listening.
See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.
Course details
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the academic year that starts in September 2026. Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
Full time MSc modules
Compulsory modules
| Year 1, semester 1 - Autumn | Implementation of Digital Health and Care Interventions (ITNPDH1) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 1 - Autumn | Health and Care User Experience (UX) Design and mHealth (ITNPDH2) | 20 credits |
Year 1, semester 1 - Autumn options. Choose one module from:
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Qualitative Research and Analysis (NURP003) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Quantitative Research and Analysis (NURP005) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Health Promotion & Behaviour Change (NURP026) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Global Public Health (NURP028) | 20 credits |
Compulsory modules
| Year 1, semester 2 - Spring | Digital Health and Care Technologies and Decision Support (ITNPDH3) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Spring | Digital Health and Care Evaluation (ITNPDH4) | 20 credits |
Year 1, semester 2 - Spring options. Choose one module from:
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Qualitative Research and Analysis (NURP003) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Quantitative Research and Analysis (NURP005) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Health Promotion & Behaviour Change (NURP026) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Autumn | Global Public Health (NURP028) | 20 credits |
Compulsory modules
| Year 1, semester 3 - Summer | Dissertation Project (ITNPBD5) | 60 credits |
Part time MSc modules
Compulsory modules:
| Year 1, semester 1 - Autumn | Implementation of Digital Health and Care Interventions (ITNPDH1) | 20 credits |
| Year 1, semester 2 - Spring | Digital Health and Care Technologies and Decision Support (ITNPDH3) | 20 credits |
| Year 2, semester 3 - Autumn | Health and Care User Experience (UX) Design and mHealth (ITNPDH2) | 20 credits |
| Year 2, semester 4 - Spring | Digital Health and Care Evaluation (ITNPDH4) | 20 credits |
| Year 3, semester 5 - Summer | Dissertation Project (ITNPBD5) | 60 credits |
Module options available in each semester except semester 5:
| Module | Qualitative Research and Analysis (NURP003) | 20 credits |
| Module | Quantitative Research and Analysis (NURP005) | 20 credits |
| Module | Health Promotion & Behaviour Change (NURP026) | 20 credits |
| Module | Global Public Health (NURP028) | 20 credits |
Modules
Teaching
You will benefit from the flexibility provided by online learning. It's based on the latest technology and relevant pedagogy principles.
Assessment
Throughout the course, you'll apply lessons learnt to your individual project. You'll also reflect on the application and synthesis of learning via the reflective learning journal, formal reports and other submissions.
Course director
Fees and funding
Fees and costs
If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
For more information on courses invoiced on an annual fee basis, please read our tuition fee policy.
If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
For more information on courses invoiced on an annual fee basis, please read our tuition fee policy.
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| UK and Republic of Ireland students | £12,200 |
| International (including EU) students | £12,200 |
Additional costs
There are some instances where additional fees may apply. Depending on your chosen course, you may need to pay additional costs, for example for field trips. Learn more about additional fees.
Payment options
We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay
After you graduate
There’s demand for experts in digital health and care. This is due to increased focus on data-informed and technology-enhanced delivery of healthcare.
As a graduate of our MSc Digital Health and Care you’ll be equipped with a strong set of transferable skills that employers value. These include healthcare knowledge, data analysis, technology and digital capability.
What can you do with an MSc in Digital Health and Care?
There’s a wide range of potential roles on digital health including:
Health Informatics Specialist
- Manage and analyse health data to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Work with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), data standards, and clinical workflows.
Digital Health Consultant
- Advise healthcare organisations on implementing digital tools and strategies.
- Help align technology solutions with clinical and business goals.
Product Manager (HealthTech)
- Lead the development of digital health products like apps, body worn devices (wearables), or telehealth platforms.
- Coordinate between technical teams, clinicians, and users.
Clinical Data Analyst / Scientist
- Analyse clinical trial or patient data to generate insights that support decision-making.
- Use statistical and machine learning methods to interpret complex datasets.
User Experience (UX) Designer for Health Technologies
- Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for digital health products.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design improvements.
Digital Health Implementation Specialist
- Manage the rollout and adoption of digital interventions in healthcare settings.
- Work on training, workflow integration, and monitoring effectiveness.
Telehealth Coordinator / Manager
Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and smartphones, to access healthcare services remotely and manage health.
- Oversee remote healthcare services, ensuring smooth delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Manage technology, compliance, and care coordination.
