Shape the future of healthcare through innovation and data science
The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science at emlyon business school equips you with the skills to transform digital health, public health, and biomedicine through data-driven innovation. By combining advanced courses in AI, data science, and healthcare management with international immersion and industry partnerships, this program prepares you to create meaningful impact across the global healthcare ecosystem.
- Taught in English
- Program in 2 years with option for direct entry into the second year, including a 4-to-6-month internship/work placement
- Lyon campus, with an international period in Shanghai
- For students holding a Bachelor’s Degree minimum
- Next Intake: September 2026
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Academic excellence & Industry partnerships
Learn at emlyon business school, supported by leading players such as EY, Alcimed, Urgo, Merck, and innovative health startups contributing through courses, workshops, and real-world projects.
Benefit from a global immersion experience
Study in Lyon - a major European hub for life sciences and healthcare innovation - and gain international perspectives with a 6-week immersion in Shanghai to explore global healthcare systems.
Career-ready in healthcare innovation
Apply these skills on real projects abroad, develop expertise in AI, data science, and digital health to prepare for roles in pharma, medtech, biotech, consulting, or public health, supported by a strong international recruiter network.
Why pursue the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science?
Build the skills, global mindset, and industry connections to lead healthcare transformation through innovation and data.
I loved helping one person at a time, it was very rewarding. But I wanted to do something even bigger - that’s what brought me to France. I’m science-based, but the problem-solving skills that I learned from the program enabled me build other new skills. I’d never done tech, for example, but the program helped me learn how to do it. I’d never done marketing, but I had developed the critical thinking skills and independence to learn about it. I knew it was a pretty prestigious school, and I found a program that fit exactly what I was looking for. With how technology is developing, it’s important to focus on the future and set yourself up for success.
Career Center & alumni
Career support from day one, including workshops, coaching, and digital resources
Conferences and thematic programs for skill development
Access to a global network of 48,000 alumni for guidance and job opportunities
Careers after this MSc
- Healthcare Strategy & Innovation Consultant
- Clinical Data Manager
- Product Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Medical Affairs Advisor
- Health Market Access Analyst
- Health Data Scientist
- Business Development Analyst
Job placement statistics
Net employment rate at 6 months: 91%
Average starting salary: €58,800
Main recruiters: Accenture Life Science, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BCG, bioMérieux, Bristol Myers Squibb, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Eurofins, GSK, IQVIA, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Pierre Fabre, Sanofi, etc.
Find out more about the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science
Studying the healthcare sector is fascinating because it operates at the intersection of science, data, and human well-being. The healthcare systems are complex and challenging, where strict regulatory standards must be maintained while handling sensitive data. Our program aims to train professionals who not only have a deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and its stakeholders but also possess the ability to manage and interpret complex health data. The program will empower you with expert technical, social, and ethical expertise that are crucial for the data-driven transformation of the healthcare sector.
Join a top-ranked international business school
As one of Europe’s leading business schools, emlyon combines academic rigor with a strong international outlook. Ranked among the top business schools by the Financial Times, it offers students access to renowned faculty, a global network of corporate and academic partners, and programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the job market.
The Master of Science programs at emlyon are accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), a prestigious French label that attests to academic excellence, selective admissions, and strong professional integration.
