Usher Institute, CMVM

Module

Introduction to Data Science in Health and Social Care

Academic year

2023-2024

Notes

Lead tutor role in Semester 1.

DRPS synthesis

Learning objectives

• Build introductory confidence with data-science methods in health and social care.
• Translate data into interpretable summaries and visual outputs.

Course content

• Introductory data handling, analysis, and coding workflows.
• Practical examples drawn from health and social care data.

Assessment profile

• Coursework-led assessment aligned to practical data-analysis exercises.