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SDSC6018 - Health Data Analytics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Data Science
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

In this course, students will analyze various types of medical and healthcare data using advanced analytical techniques. Key topics include healthcare data structures, medical image analysis, text analysis of clinical documents, trial data analysis, claims data, electronic health record (EHR) analysis, wearable device data processing, and health economics.

Students will explore a range of statistical and computational methods, including machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive modeling, to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. Real-world case studies will be utilized to demonstrate the practical applications of these methods in medicine and public health.

By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills necessary to effectively analyze medical data, interpret results, and apply methodologies across various healthcare domains, enabling them to address pressing challenges in the field.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 70%
Examination: 30%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 
Detailed Course Information

SDSC6018.pdf