School: School of Health and Wellbeing, College of MVLS (Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences). This 1-year (full-time) Master of Public Health (MPH) with a Data Science specialism is designed to equip students with core public health competencies alongside advanced skills in data analysis and management relevant to health. The program focuses on the analysis of routine administrative health data to improve population health monitoring and prevent ill health, covering aspects of information governance and disclosure control. It introduces advanced methods of data management and analysis for exploring disease pathways, factors in patient care, and improving health research efficiency. The MPH aims to promote health, prevent disease, reduce inequalities, and prolong life, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of public health. Students will take four core MPH courses, plus an additional core course specific to Data Science ("Real-world data in health care decision making"), and focus their optional course selection and dissertation topic on data science. The program may also be taken part-time (24, 36, or 48 months).

Graduates are highly sought after for roles that combine public health expertise with strong analytical and data management skills. Career paths include: Public Health Data Scientist, Health Informatics Specialist, Epidemiologist (with data focus), Public Health Researcher (specializing in data analysis), Health Data Analyst, Biostatistician, Health Information Manager, Data Science Consultant for health organizations, and roles within NHS, local authorities, government bodies, third sector organizations, academia, and international organizations. Some graduates also pursue PhDs. The University of Glasgow is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, indicating research excellence. It is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world and a member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities, enhancing graduate employability and global recognition.

The University of Glasgow is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, signifying its commitment to research excellence and high-quality teaching. As the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history of academic innovation. It is also a member of Universitas21 (U21), a global network of world-leading, research-intensive universities, fostering international collaboration and recognition. The School of Health and Wellbeing is a global leader in research into population health and health inequalities, with strong links to the NHS and other national bodies. The Data Science and AI research theme within the school focuses on using routine data, data linkage, and advanced analytics for public health interventions, policy evaluation, and understanding health inequalities, directly supporting the MPH Data Science program. The program is taught by academics and practitioners with expertise across diverse fields, including public health, epidemiology, statistics, and health data science.