Data Analytics for Cancer Real World Data Research
SUSA, in partnership with the University of Limerick (UL), is excited to offer a new online short course designed for researchers, data scientists, and health informatics professionals working with cancer data.
Data Analytics for Cancer Real World Data Research will give you hands-on experience with real-world cancer data, helping you sharpen your skills, explore new tools, and connect with others in the data-driven healthcare community.
Course Details
- Start Date: 8 September 2025
- Duration: 6 Weeks
- Applications: Open now (deadline 22 August 2025, to be extended)
- Format: Online, flexible professional learning
- Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
- Fees: €1,250 (Please note that up to 80% fee reductions are available to EU citizens through Human Capital Initiative supports from the Irish Government)
- Weekly Commitment: 15 hours
- 2 hrs Lecture/Discussion
- 2 hrs Practical/Tutorial
- Remaining hours self-study
What You’ll Learn
Through this course, you’ll get practical experience with:
- Federated Data Analysis
- Health Data Ontologies
- Software tools for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
- Concept and Study Design
- Advanced Cancer Data Types
Who This Course is For
If you manage, curate, or analyse cancer electronic health data – or are involved in cancer real-world evidence research – this course is for you.
You’ll leave with:
- New perspectives on study design and data analysis
- Skills to contribute to federated data sharing and secondary analysis projects
- Insights from peers across the healthcare data community
Entry Requirements
- A minimum Level 8 degree (2:1 or above) in engineering, computing, maths, science, or related discipline
- Proficiency in R or Python (or equivalent)
- Experience with digitalisation in healthcare or cancer data
Ready to take your cancer data research skills to the next level?
