Why study MSc Digital Health at BU?

  • Bridge the gap between healthcare and computing by developing the skills to design innovative, user-centred digital health solutions that respond to the needs of patients, professionals, and systems.
  • Gain practical experience with emerging technologies as you learn to analyse, design, and evaluate health information systems, persuasive applications, and interactive tools that support behaviour change, accessibility, and usability.
  • Develop critical research and technical skills through hands-on learning in programming, prototyping, and human-computer interaction, enabling you to create sustainable and ethically responsible digital health products.
  • Prepare for leadership roles in digital health, whether you come from a computing or healthcare background, with a curriculum that builds your ability to plan, manage, and strategically guide the development of digital solutions.
  • Tackle a real-world digital health challenge in your individual Masters Project, supported by strong foundations in research methods, professional practice, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

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Career opportunities

Potential career opportunities include health systems and service designers, data analyst, application and systems developer, information governance manager, user experience consultant/practitioner, clinical information manager or planning and performance manager. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, January 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time; January start: 16 months full-time or 32 months part-time

Required subjects:

Yes - see requirements below

Entry requirements:

September 2025 and January 2026: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject, or equivalent. Required subjects: Computer Science/IT, Engineering, Design, Health and Social Care, Medical Science, Psychology, Business, Law, Forensic Science

From September 2026: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject. Applicants with a degree in another subject will also be considered if they have experience in the health sector. Required subjects: Computing, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics disciplines, or an MSc in any subject.  

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. For more information check out our full entry requirements.