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Master of Health Informatics
Introduction
Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing
a surge of interest and investment in e-health. This degree is designed
to equip IT and Health professionals with an understanding of the
health sector, and the application of relevant systems, in order
to take on key roles in successful strategy development and health
systems projects.
Entry Requirements
A three-year bachelor degree from a recognised Australian university
or equivalent institution, with a major in information technology,
computer science, health sciences or any other relevant discipline
approved by the Course Coordinators.
Program of Study
This one year degree (or part-time equivalent) requires satisfactory
completion of at least 48 credit points as follows:
| Core Subjects |
| IACT917 |
Information Management |
6 |
| ITCS929 |
Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing |
6 |
| ITCS930 |
Introduction to Health Informatics |
6 |
| Elective Subjects |
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Plus at least 30 credit points from the following:
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| GHMD909 |
Comparative Health Systems: Policies and Politics |
6 |
| GHMD924 |
Health Information Systems |
6 |
| GHMD983 |
Statistics in Health Research |
6 |
| IACT901 |
IT Strategic Planning |
6 |
| IACT902 |
Applied Project Management |
6 |
| IACT905 |
Information Technology and Innovation |
6 |
| IACT906 |
Business On-Line |
6 |
| IACT940 |
Research Methodology |
6 |
| IACT950 |
Research Report |
12 |
| INFO911 |
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery |
6 |
| ITCS905 |
Information Technology B |
6 |
| ITCS908 |
Citizens' Rights in the Information Society |
6 |
or any other subject approved by the Head of School or the Course
Co-ordinator/s.
Note: not all subjects may be available every year.
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