Bachelor of Data Science - Population Health Data Science

University of Canterbury

Data is used by organisations of all sizes to make better decisions. Study data science to learn how to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making and forecast trends. UC's data science degree will teach you about secure and ethical ways to collect, store, and process large amounts of data - as well as how to understand and communicate findings by turning numbers into actionable outcomes. Study data science at UC to develop a diverse skillset you can use across many fields. Study Involve: Depending on your chosen major, you will have a range of hands-on learning experiences from our modern laboratories to our field stations. Project work in your final year will give you experience in applying data science to create workplace solutions. We have research centres that specialise in data science, with projects like climate change prediction models in Antarctica, geospatial mapping for urban planning in rural Aotearoa, and VR simulation training systems for firefighters. Population Health Data Science explores the relationships between the physical environment and our health by using data to find patterns and potential solutions to health problems. This includes using geomapping health data for air quality in urban areas, mapping disease outbreaks in cities, and calculating traffic accidents. Study Involve: Complete workshops using data science technologies, and a final-year project working alongside local organisations on public health issues. Access to state-of-the-art computer and software labs with UC’s connections with Manawa Health Hub and research centres such as Te Taiwhenua o te Hauora, GeoHealth Laboratory.

Faculty of Science