Career outcomes
Career destinations
Graduates of the Master of Digital Health (MDH) will be equipped with the interdisciplinary technical, analytical, governance and leadership skills needed for emerging and evolving roles across the digital health sector. The programme prepares you for careers in health technology, data‑driven healthcare delivery, digital transformation and innovation, and the evaluation and implementation of digital health solutions.
Employment opportunities span:
- Health technology and digital health companies, including roles in data analytics, AI model evaluation, digital therapeutics, behavioural science, product development and innovation
- NHS and private healthcare providers, including digital transformation leads, clinical informatics specialists, digital facilitators, innovation managers, and Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) pathways
- Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical organisations, particularly in digital trials, remote monitoring and real‑world evidence generation
- Digital health consultancies, advising government bodies, global health organisations and healthcare providers on strategy, implementation and evaluation
- Data science and analytics roles within healthcare systems, research institutes and health data platforms
- Public health and policy roles related to digital health governance, safety, ethics and regulation
- Global health organisations, using digital tools for monitoring, surveillance and service improvement
- Start‑ups and entrepreneurial ventures, supported by the programme’s focus on innovation and applied project experience
The MDH also supports graduates who wish to apply digital health competencies within clinical practice or move into research or doctoral training. As the first MDH award in the UK, aligned with emerging global MDH frameworks, it provides you with a distinct professional identity and skills profile that is increasingly in demand across the NHS, industry, government and international health sectors.