In a world that is rapidly evolving, new and exciting innovations are emerging, presenting both global opportunities and complex challenges. Nowhere is this more evident than in the health sector, where innovation has surged threefold over the past three years, transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar industry. This transformation demands 21st-century solutions, as the health industry evolves into a dynamic digital ecosystem.?

On a macro level, digital health is revolutionising the sector by reshaping funding models, system structures, and service provider networks. On a micro level, it is redefining care delivery and management models, placing the citizen at the heart of care, and shifting the focus from hospital-based treatment to wellness within the home and community using smart devices and sensors.?

This course aims to explore the digital transformation of the health sector, examining digital health from a wide perspective that encompasses human, societal, and environmental considerations. Underpinned by a design thinking framework that is integrated across the curriculum, the course will encourage critique of how individual professions can collaborate to co-design integrated innovation within the complexity of the health sector. ?

Central to this transformation is the use of data from diverse sources, which is crucial in the realm of digital health. Through engaging with datasets, students will acquire essential skills in data handling and analysis, alongside learning to interpret the results effectively. This hands-on approach equips students with the tools they need to navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving digital health landscape.?