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Master of Health Informatics

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Health Informatics

Abbreviation:

MHlthInfo

My University:

Health Informatics

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1540

CRICOS Code:

046872E

Overview

Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health. This program is designed to provide IT professionals with a better understanding of the specifics of health informatics and provide health professionals with a better understanding of IT within their industry.

The program aims to equip graduates with an understanding of the health sector, and of the application of relevant systems, in order to take on key roles in successful strategy development and health systems projects.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, with an average mark of at least 60%, in information technology, computer science or an ICT-related specialisation.

Applicants with a three-year degree in Health Science plus at least one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) employment in a position related to Health will be considered by the Faculty.

Course Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete eight (8) subjects, including:

1. Three (3) Core Subjects (18cp); and

2. Five (5) subjects (30cp) chosen from the list of electives below, or three subjects (18cp) plus ISIT998 IT Research Report (12cp).

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

ISIT917

Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management

Autumn

6

ISIT929

Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing

Spring

6

ISIT930

Introduction to Health Informatics

Autumn

6

Elective Subjects

Plus at least 30 credit points from the following:

SHS 940

Statistics in Health Research

Spring

6

ISIT901

Information Systems Strategic Planning

Spring

6

ISIT905

Technology Management and Innovation

Autumn

6

ISIT940

IT Research Methods

Autumn/ Spring

6

ISIT998

IT Research Report

Annual

12

INFO911

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Spring

6

MCS9102

Information Systems

Autumn

6

MTS9301

Professional Practice and Ethics

Autumn

6

MTS9112

Database

Spring

6

MTS9311

Database Management Systems

Autumn

6

SHS 932

Epidemiology

Spring

6

SHS 933

Social Determinants of Health

Autumn

6

SHS 934

Health Promotion

Autumn

6

or any other subject approved by the Head of School or the Course Coordinator/s prior to commencement.

NOTE: Not all subjects may be available every year. In addition, an IT background is assumed for some of the listed electives. Students should consult with the Course Coordinator to ensure appropriate subjects are chosen.

Professional Recognition

The Master of Health Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at an “Associate Level”.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 26 October, 2012