Health Data Analytics

The range of Health Data Analytics course options cover areas such as health research, health systems, health statistics, informatics, genetics, clinical trials, systems implementation, health policy, research methodologies and techniques as well as technologies and principles of operation of medical devices.

About Health Data Analytics

Listen to Dr Carla Perrotta from UCD SPHPSS discussing how digitalization of health care has transformed the health sector, the biggest challenges, key trends for the future and how the Advance Centre is addressing the digital skills needs.

"Over the next couple of years, I believe we’ll see solutions developed to improve data governance and the security of individual health data, as well as -we hope- improvements in how digital systems speak to each other.

In many areas of the digitalization of healthcare, the future is today."

Accredited digital transformation courses

delivered by UCD, ATU Sligo and TU Dublin

About Health Data Analytics

Our Health Data Analytics programmes on offer, cover a broad range of areas such as Health Research, Health Systems, Health Statistics, Informatics, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Systems implementation, Health Policy, Research Methodologies & Techniques as well as technologies and principles of operation of medical devices.

CPD modules in this course theme

Certificate in Health Data Analytics

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Provides a Level 7 Certificate of Science qualification in Health Data Analytics affording an advanced level grounding in the applications of health data analytics.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 30 Credits
  • NFQ Level 7
  • Course Fees: €2,500 *Learner subsidy fee available

Medical Devices and Connectivity

Delivered by University College Dublin

Technologies & principles of operation of medical devices - imaging systems, critical care devices & wearable sensors.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fees

Intro to Knowledge Synthesis, Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential covers methodologies used (narrative, systematic, scoping, and rapid reviews, meta-analysis, literature maps & frameworks.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fees *Learner Subsidy Fee available

Introduction to Biostatistics

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential covers essential and fundamental principles of statistics as applied in biology, medicine, and related fields.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fees * Learner subsidy fee available

Patient Reported Outcomes

Delivered by University College Dublin
  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee * Learner subsidy fee available

Biostatistics 2

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential concentrates on more advanced techniques employed in the analysis of epidemiological & medical research.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential covers principles of genetics and to genetic epidemiologic study design, with focus to case studies in human medical genetics.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Clinical Trials

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential covers principles of clinical research with particular emphasis on interventional trials.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee *Learner Subsidy Fee available

Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis

Delivered by University College Dublin

This micro-credential covers methodologies used (narrative, systematic, scoping, and rapid reviews, meta-analysis, literature maps & frameworks).

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Information Governance in Health

Delivered by University College Dublin

Overview of how it pertains to Health. Covering topics from Data Protection & Security to Public Awareness & Data Usage.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Systems Implementation in Health

Delivered by University College Dublin

Overview of the methodologies used to specify, procure, implement, & realise the benefits of IT solutions in healthcare.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Quantitative Methods for Health Research

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Basic principles of research design for quantitative studies in epidemiology

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Fees: €300

Qualitative & Mixed Methods for Health Research

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Qualitative & mixed methods research data in a variety of health, educational & community settings

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Fees: €300

Healthcare Systems

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

An introduction to various healthcare system characteristics, functionality, performance and associated societal outcomes. 

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Fees: €600

Applied Health Statistics

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

This course introduces the student to  statistical techniques for analysing health related data. 

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Fees: €600

Fundamentals of Health Economics

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Presents the student with the framework and analytical methods economists use to study the health economy and address key policy issues. 

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Fees: €600

Certificate in Practices in Health Informatics

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Gives participants the skills in maintaining components of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare delivery system.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 30 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Fees: €2,500

Health Economic Analysis

Delivered by University College Dublin

Professionals working in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry can learn  a different set of skills preparing them to  work in the pharmaceutical industry or government bodies (HIQA), and conduct  a health economic evaluation.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee *Learner Subsidy Fee available

Prof Cert Evidence Synthesis

Delivered by University College Dublin

The program offers a series of micro-credential developed for new or experienced learners in evidence synthesis, evidence-based practice and advanced systematic reviews including the development and implementation of clinical guidelines.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 15 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Part-Time
  • Course Fees: Fee per year - € 1910

Evidence Based Practice

Delivered by University College Dublin

Evidence Based Practitioners combine their clinical expertise with best research evidence to present management options to their patients/clients. We currently offer 20% discount for UCD Alumni for 2023.24.

  • Starts September 2023
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875 EU Fee

Introduction to Health Informatics

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Introduces how information technology is applied in healthcare services and gives students an understanding of the integration of technology, people and information from a health perspective.  

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €600

Introduction to eHealth

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Introduces students to the concepts of eHealth, mHealth and related concepts in the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare. 

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 10 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €1200

Advanced Statistical Methods for Health Research

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

Provides the students with the ability to apply appropriate advanced statistical techniques to data sets gathered during project work and to publicly available health related datasets.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 10 Credits
  • NFQ Level 7
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €1200

Applications in Big Data

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

This module aims to provide a theoretical and practical introduction to Big Data, its analysis and relevant challenges associated with Big Data.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 7
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €600

Data Visualisation

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

The learner will investigate a variety of visualisation concepts and tools for analysing data sets. The student will gain an understanding of the core skills in data visualisation and the tools available.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €600

Data Mining

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

This module aims to introduce basic concepts, principles, methods and techniques of Data Mining and its applications.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 7
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €600

Big Data in Health

Delivered by Atlantic Technological University

This module will introduce Big Data, it’s characteristics and address the key concepts underlying the Big Data in Health. 

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 6
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €600

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Taught by academic experts

Learn from 3 of Ireland’s leading universities with world renowned academic staff.

Accredited qualifications aligned to NFQ

Our courses and modules range from levels 6 to 9 on the NFQ framework.

A wide range of study areas

Select from 11 key themes across Digital Transformation.

Partnered with Industry Partners

Our corporate network is innovative and expansive across many sectors.

Flexible Study Options

Choose from a range of online, on-campus and blended learning modes designed to suit your needs.

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