How to apply
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications for Human Factors and Digital Transformation (March 2024 start) and Data Visualisation and Communication (June 2024 start) is 19th January 2024.
The deadline for applications for Clinical Data Engineering (September 2024 start) and Maths, Stats and Machine Learning (November 2024 start) is 30th May 2024.
Places are limited, so you should apply early.
Applications for Human Factors and Digital Transformation (March 2025 start) and Data Visualisation and Communication (June 2025 start) will open in October 2024.
Applications for Clinical Data Engineering and Maths, Stats, and Machine Learning for 2023/24 are now closed.
How to select your CPD unit when applying
- When applying for the CPD units, you will need to select PG Cert Clinical Data Science on the application form.
- You will then see CPD as an option and you will need to select the start month for each unit.
- Please select the appropriate month for the unit you wish to apply to. For example, if applying for Clinical Data Engineering, you will need to select September; if applying for Maths, Stats, Machine Learning, you will need to select November, etc.
Unit start months:
Clinical Data Engineering – September
Maths, Stats, Machine Learning – November
Human Factors and Digital Transformation – March
Data Visualisation and Communication – June
Advice to applicants
Your application form must be accompanied by the following supporting documents.
1. Personal statement - approximately 500 words reflecting on the following, depending on your chosen unit.
You must state on your personal statement which unit you wish to apply for.
Clinical Data Engineering:
- What is data engineering and why are you interested in learning about it in a healthcare context?
- How will taking this course will impact on your personal and professional development?
Maths, Stats, Machine Learning:
- What is Machine Learning and why are you interested in learning about it in a healthcare context?
- How will taking this course will impact on your personal and professional development?
Human Factors and Digital Transformation:
- What is human factors and digital transformation and why are you interested in learning about it in a healthcare context?
- How will taking this course will impact on your personal and professional development?
Data Visualisation and Communication:
- What is data visualisation and communication and why are you interested in learning about it in a healthcare context?
- How will taking this course will impact on your personal and professional development?
2. Full curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Degree certificate.
The deadline for applications for Human Factors and Digital Transformation and Data Visualisation and Communication is 19th January 2024.
Places are limited, so you should apply early.
Applications for Clinical Data Engineering and Maths, Stats, and Machine Learning for 23-24 are now closed.
You are expected to have access to a machine of your own to run software required for the course. We recommend a laptop/desktop machine with internet capabilities to access browser-based software.
You must state on your personal statement which unit you wish to apply for. Please see the How to Apply section for full details.