2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Health Informatics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Health Informatics |
Abbreviation: |
MHlthInfo |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
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 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 the Research Report (12cp).
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
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Core Subjects | |||||
Information Management |
Autumn |
6 | |||
Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing |
Spring |
6 | |||
Introduction to Health Informatics |
Autumn |
6 | |||
Elective Subjects | |||||
Plus at least 30 credit points from the following: | |||||
Comparative Health Systems: Policies & Politics |
Spring |
6 | |||
Health Information Systems |
n/o 2009 |
6 | |||
Statistics in Health Research |
Spring |
6 | |||
Information Systems Strategic Planning |
Spring |
6 | |||
Technology Management and Innovation |
Autumn |
6 | |||
Research Methods |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |||
Research Report |
Spring/Annual |
12 | |||
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery |
Spring |
6 | |||
Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |||
Citizens' Rights in the Information Society |
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 chosen. | |||||
Other Information
Students enrolled in the Master of Health Informatics may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics after satisfactory completion of at least 24 credit points, which must include the three core subjects ISIT917, ISIT 929 and ISIT 930, and one 6 credit point elective subject chosen from the above list.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Health Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at an “Associate Level”.