MSc in Medical Data Science 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,980 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in medical imaging, radiotherapy, medical laboratory science, health technology and others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills in information technology and medical science.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skills


  • To advance students’ specialisation in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths
  • To broaden students’ exposure to health science and technology, enabling them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work
  • To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work


 Students will develop intellectually, professionally and personally while improving their knowledge and skills in medical data science.  The specific aims of this award are as follows.


  • To introduce students to different aspects of medical data science, including bioinformatics, genetics and genomics, medical imaging etc.
  • To broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and skills in selected areas of medical data science
  • To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to handling complicated medical and clinical data
  • To develop students’ skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving 

 



B. Professional Development


  • To develop students’ ability to perform critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices
  • To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them
  • To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services
  • To develop sudents’ ability to assume a managerial or scientific level of practice 

 


C. Evidence-based Practice


  • To equip students with the research skills necessary to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare services




D. Personal Development


  • To provide channels for practising professionals to continuously develop themselves while at work
  • To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in medical imaging, radiotherapy, medical laboratory science, health technology and others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills in information technology and medical science.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skills


  • To advance students’ specialisation in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths
  • To broaden students’ exposure to health science and technology, enabling them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work
  • To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work


 Students will develop intellectually, professionally and personally while improving their knowledge and skills in medical data science.  The specific aims of this award are as follows.


  • To introduce students to different aspects of medical data science, including bioinformatics, genetics and genomics, medical imaging etc.
  • To broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and skills in selected areas of medical data science
  • To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to handling complicated medical and clinical data
  • To develop students’ skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving 

 



B. Professional Development


  • To develop students’ ability to perform critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices
  • To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them
  • To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services
  • To develop sudents’ ability to assume a managerial or scientific level of practice 

 


C. Evidence-based Practice


  • To equip students with the research skills necessary to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare services




D. Personal Development


  • To provide channels for practising professionals to continuously develop themselves while at work
  • To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation 

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
  • A Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, natural sciences, life sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, medical laboratory science, data science, big data analysis, public health or healthcare-related disciplines from PolyU or a recognised institution. Other qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

30 Apr 2026
1.5 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
20,980 USD
International
20,980 USD

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