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Step into the future of healthcare technology, with the 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science with Health Informatics
Technology is transforming how organisations operate, from data-driven decision-making to AI-powered systems, including applications within healthcare such as electronic health records and digital diagnostics. This rapid digital transformation is creating strong demand for professionals with computing and data skills across industries. This programme combines core computer science modules with an introduction to health informatics. Three-quarters of the modules in the programme focus on core computer science, with the remaining content providing a foundation in concepts related to healthcare. By studying the 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science with Health Informatics at City St George’s, University of London, you will develop practical programming and web development skills alongside an introduction to health informatics. Designed for graduates without a computing background, this programme provides a structured introduction to computer science, with the option to progress to the PG Dip or MSc in Computer Science with Health Informatics. City St George’s combines over 120 years of excellence in science and technology education with a strong employability focus. Delivered 100% online and part-time, this programme allows you to balance study with professional and personal commitments while building in-demand computing expertise. With 365 start dates each year, you can begin your studies at a time that suits you.
Why study this Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science with Health Informatics with City St George's?
We deliver professionally focused degrees that help students develop practical, career-ready expertise. Study with a university committed to your future success.
Career-focused digital upskilling
This Postgraduate Certificate is designed for graduates looking to transition into computing or digital health roles. You will develop a foundation in computer science alongside an introduction to health informatics, with the option to progress to the PG Dip or MSc.
World-class academic reputation
Our commitment to academic excellence, sustainability and graduate employability places City St George’s among the top 350 universities globally, top 40 in the UK, and top 10 in London (QS World University Rankings 2024).
Strong graduate employability outcomes
We focus on developing practical technical skills aligned with industry demand, helping to place us 5th in London and 17th in the UK for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2024).
Flexible online study
Study fully online with asynchronous teaching, allowing you to learn at your own pace and balance study with professional and personal commitments.
Flexible career pathways
This programme supports both career changers entering the field of computer science and professionals in healthcare or related sectors looking to build technical expertise and enhance their career progression opportunities.
Specialist digital health focus
Alongside core computer science topics, you will be introduced to health informatics and how data and digital systems are applied within healthcare.
Flexible payment options
Spread the cost of your qualification by paying per module, helping to make postgraduate study more financially manageable.
What you’ll learn
This programme develops a foundation in computer science while introducing you to health informatics.
You will develop your programming ability, computational thinking and problem-solving skills while gaining an understanding of how computer systems and software operate in real-world environments.
You will explore core programming and web development skills that can be applied to real-world challenges across industries, including healthcare.
Through a dedicated module, you will be introduced to how health data is collected, managed and used to support healthcare delivery, including key topics such as electronic health records and digital health infrastructure.
Develop the skills to build computing solutions, including in digital healthcare contexts
This programme is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that can be applied across computing and digital healthcare careers.
- Core computer science knowledge: Develop and synthesise subject knowledge across programming, algorithms, software development and computer systems.
- Programming and software development: Apply programming skills across multiple paradigms including declarative, imperative and object-oriented programming.
- Introduction to health informatics: Understand how digital technologies and data systems are used to support healthcare delivery.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking: Formulate computing and programming problems and identify appropriate tools, techniques and approaches to solve them.
- Professional and ethical awareness: Embrace technical challenges as an opportunity for personal development, while applying professional standards in computing and health informatics.
Turn your skills into a high-impact digital career
This Postgraduate Certificate prepares you for entry-level roles in computer science and technology-driven industries, with additional knowledge that can be applied in healthcare and health-related sectors.
Depending on your interests and prior experience, you may pursue roles such as:
- Junior Health Informatics Assistant (particularly within healthcare or public sector organisations)
- Junior Web Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Programmer
- IT Support Analyst
- Digital Health Assistant (within organisations working at the intersection of healthcare and technology)
The Postgraduate Certificate comprises four modules, giving you a focused and manageable introduction to computer science alongside a grounding in health informatics. You begin with Programming and Algorithms, a foundation module that assumes no prior coding experience, before progressing through Web Technologies and Object Oriented Programming. Your fourth module, Introduction to Health Informatics, brings your new computing skills into a healthcare context, exploring how digital systems and health data are transforming care delivery.
Frequently asked questions
The Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science with Health Informatics is the ideal starting point if you want to build computing skills while exploring how technology is shaping modern healthcare. Designed for graduates from any discipline, it assumes no prior computing experience, just curiosity and ambition.
Studying 100% online and part-time, you complete just four modules, giving you a focused and manageable introduction to computer science alongside a grounding in health informatics. It is also a stepping stone: credits earned here count towards the Postgraduate Diploma and the full MSc, so you can progress at your own pace.
Yes. This Postgraduate Certificate is designed for graduates from any discipline who want to develop computing and digital health expertise. The first module builds essential programming foundations and assumes no prior technical experience.
This is a computer science qualification with a component in health informatics. Three-quarters of the modules in the programme focus on core computing skills, with the remaining modules introducing fundamental topics related to healthcare and health data environments.
The programme is delivered 100% online with asynchronous teaching, allowing you to study flexibly from anywhere.
The maximum registration period is three years, providing flexibility depending on your study pace.
You will receive academic support from module tutors, access to discussion forums, formative feedback opportunities and careers guidance through the university’s careers services.
Yes. The programme is designed both for graduates looking to transition into computer science and for professionals working in healthcare or related sectors who want to develop technical skills.
Programme Modules
This foundation module underpins the complete MSc Computer Science programme and is designed for students who are inexperienced in computer programming. Explore procedural computer programming, data-structures, and algorithms, and learn how to solve problems using computer programmes.
Develop your knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of web technologies. Learn how to create web applications and about a wide range of technologies to develop an understanding of the web landscape with an emphasis on client-side technologies.
Building upon the programming knowledge and skills developed in Programming and Algorithms, this module introduces the concept of object-orientation and enables you to explore object-oriented programming via an object-oriented programming language. You will learn how to develop algorithms, and to solve problems using computer programs.
Explore how digital technologies and data are transforming healthcare systems around the world. You will examine how health information is collected, managed and used to support clinical decision-making, research and service improvement. The module introduces key topics such as electronic health records, health data governance and digital health infrastructure. You will develop an understanding of how informatics supports safer, more efficient healthcare delivery.
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