Using health data for research can help us to better understand the causes, prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of disease, as well as understanding how to improve health care systems. Health data science can improve our knowledge of health and care, and is an emerging discipline, arising at the intersection of statistics, computer science, and health. The health data science team can generate data-driven solutions through comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from data. This module will provide an understanding of the potential benefits and challenges in the application of data science to healthcare. Students will benefit from research-connected teaching with academic staff, and have opportunities for active learning including communication skills. The module will be taught via formal lectures, seminars from guest speakers, and practical communication sessions. Learning will be assessed via a coursework and a practical assessment.