Welcome¶

A key tool used throughout the MSc in Health Data Science is the Python language. Students taking the MSc are expected to be proficient in the fundamentals of python and must pass a short coding proficiency test before being accepted.

The materials presented here aim to support your preparation for the Python entry test for the MSc in Health Data Science.

Note

The materials here are not intended to be exhaustive. In addition to the lectures and practicals included in this book we also recommend that you practice using

Python for healthcare: https://pythonhealthcare.org/
HackerRank: https://www.hackerrank.com/
Project Euler: https://projecteuler.net/

Good luck.

Introduction to Python

Welcome¶