Health Informatics MPhil/PhD

Overview We offer a range of research areas related to health data, information and technology. Research activities are diverse and reflect the challenges within heath informatics. Our research programmes are underpinned by excellent secure data infrastructure; adding value to key linked data resources to make data research-ready; development of multidisciplinary methodological expertise; engagement with patients, the public and health services; and strong local, national and international academic partnerships and excellent multidisciplinary training programmes. Careers Students graduating in the last three years have secured employment in local and central government, NHS Trusts and hospitals, clinical trial units and health roles in the public and private sector, as well as research posts at UCL and other higher education institutions. Employability The institute offers world-class education and training. It manages many of the UK’s largest, most comprehensive longitudinal data sets, and evaluates strategies for the prevention and treatment of physical and mental ill-health. It carries out innovative work on behaviour change, on the practice of primary care as well as leading applied health and health policy research.