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Overview

This course is offered in two modes: either face to face (on-campus) and fully online. The Context of Health Data Science provides an introduction to how data are generated and used in a contemporary health system. We look at how health outcomes can be measured and reported in various forms… For more content click the Read More button below.

This course is offered in two modes: either face to face (on-campus) and fully online.

The Context of Health Data Science provides an introduction to how data are generated and used in a contemporary health system. We look at how health outcomes can be measured and reported in various forms of health data, and how these health data can reveal inequalities in health. The course describes the major sources of health data, including those relating to primary care, hospital stays and prescription medicines, and how this (and other) information can be used by the health data scientist to create evidence for policy and research.

Activities are structured to foster a scientific, questioning attitude in the student. Students are encouraged to think critically about how health data are recorded, what this reveals about the underlying health delivery systems, and be creative in their use of health data sources to create or critically appraise evidence.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Multimodal -

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$4170
International Students	$5250

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Postgraduate

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Campus

Sydney

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Field of Education

019901 Medical Science

Context of Health Data Science

HDAT9100

6 Units of Credit