Programme Announcement

Ahmedabad University, a private non‑profit research university in Gujarat, announced through a press release dated Monday, Oct 26 2026 that its Bagchi School of Public Health will launch a two‑year Master of Science in Health Data Science. The inaugural cohort is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2027.

Programme Structure and Curriculum

The MSc programme is designed to equip professionals with the ability to bridge health sciences, statistics, computing, and analytical methods for big data. It combines one year of classroom‑based coursework with a subsequent year of mentored interdisciplinary industry internship. The curriculum integrates statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, informatics, biomedical engineering, ethics, and core public‑health concepts. Students will be trained in emerging digital‑health techniques, including applied machine learning, AI, and analytics, and will gain hands‑on experience with medical imaging (pathology and radiology), multi‑omics (metabolomics, genomics, and other omics), exposome data, and other high‑dimensional datasets. Core methodological skills covered include multivariate and discriminant analysis, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and integrative data analysis.

Learning Approach and Target Audience

The programme follows a progressive learning pathway that accommodates learners from diverse academic backgrounds. Instruction centres on methodological rigour, real‑world health data, collaborative assignments, and applied projects, emphasizing ethical practice, responsible AI, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Alignment with National Initiatives and Career Opportunities

The launch responds to the expanding digital‑health infrastructure and growing health‑data availability in India. It aligns with national programmes such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Graduates are prepared for roles across healthcare delivery, biomedical research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, digital‑health organisations, hospitals, public‑health agencies, government bodies, academia, and other national and international institutions.

Institutional Credentials and Recognitions

Ahmedabad University, established in 2009 and rooted in the Ahmedabad Education Society (founded 1935), has been recognised by the Government of Gujarat as a Centre of Excellence and holds an ‘A’ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Recent accolades include:

  • Leadership and Management Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025.
  • Five‑star rating in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework for 2021‑22 and 2023‑24.
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Award for Excellence 2024.
  • Platinum Rating from the Indian Green Building Council for sustainability.
  • Recognition under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act.
  • Highly Commended University for Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year in THE Awards Asia 2023.
  • AACSB Innovations That Inspire Award 2023 for its Foundation Programme.
  • Gold Rating from the Indian Green Building Council.

The university operates four schools and ten centres, offering programmes from bachelor’s to doctoral levels across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and management.

Leadership Quote

Dean of the Bagchi School of Public Health, Professor Kaumudi Joshipura, stated that the school’s mission is to improve human and planetary health through research, education, and action, noting the rapid transformation of technologies such as wearables, electronic health records, biomedical sensors, and AI that create new possibilities for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and population health.

Contact and Further Information

For additional details about the Master of Science in Health Data Science, interested parties are directed to the university’s official programme webpage.

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