Healthcare Data Scientist
Use data science and statistics to improve patient care, predict disease trends and optimise health services.
A day in the life
Analyse electronic health records, build predictive models, evaluate treatments, and present insights to clinicians.
Typical route
Helpful A-levels
Physics + Maths (+ Biology useful)
Typical qualification and training
- Data Science, Maths, Statistics or Biomedical degree
- NHS graduate scheme or health analytics role
These are common routes, not compulsory subject combinations. Entry requirements vary between universities, training schemes and employers, so always check the current provider requirements.
NHS Agenda for Change (England)
- Band 6
- £39,959–£48,117
- Band 7
- £49,387–£56,515
- Band 8a
- £57,528–£64,750
England Agenda for Change bands 6, 7 and 8a respectively. Some entry posts use a different band, while private healthcare and pharmaceutical roles use employer-specific pay.
Salary range checked against NHS Employers: Pay scales 2026/27.
UK employers
- NHS England
- Genomics England
- AstraZeneca
- IQVIA
Worldwide employers
- Mayo Clinic
- Roche
- Kaiser Permanente
- WHO
Useful route links
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Key skills
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