Master of Health Informatics
University of Wollongong
About
Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health.
The Master of Health Informatics is designed for both IT professionals as well as applicants with a health qualification.
This degree produces graduates who are ICT professionals, especially for those entering with a health qualification, and to provide those with an IT background with specific knowledge of health informatics.Graduates will be equipped to:The Master of Health Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".
Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Health Informatics, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of
- four core subjects (24 cp);
- depending on previous qualifications students will complete either Information Technology (24 credit points) or Health (18 credit points) specialisation, or in exceptional circumstances where students have some knowledge in IT and health, students may complete subjects from both streams with the expressed permission of the Academic Program Director;
- CSIT940 Research Methodology (6cp) and ISIT990 Professional Practice & Research Project (12cp) or ISIT998 IT Research Project (12cp);
- at least 12 cp from the Advanced Information Technology Subjects; and
- Information Technology Subjects sufficient units to complete degree credit points or additional subjects from Advanced Information Technology Subject list.
Core Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT919 | Knowledge Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
Information Technology (24 credit points) for students with a health background
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIT810 | Programming with Python | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT814 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT815 | Data Management and Security | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ISI9332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
Health Related Subjects (18 credit points) for students with an IT background
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 943 | Health in All Policies | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 944 | Social Complexities and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 948 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 951 | Public Health Communication | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 952 | Health Promotion Theories and Models | 6 | Spring |
PLUS
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
Advanced Information Technology Subjects (at least 12 credit points)
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT904 | Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
| INFO911 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
Information Technology Subjects: complete sufficient units to complete degree credit points or more from the list
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT937 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT938 | eBusiness Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT912 | Big Data Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
or any other subject approved by the Head of School or the Course Coordinator/s prior to commencement.
* Students from health background need to complete 24 credit points from IT list and those from IT background need to take 18 credit points of health related subjects.
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 Academic Program Director to ensure appropriate subjects are chosen.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Evaluate health data management and technologies to improve the quality, efficiency, equity and safety of healthcare. 2 Interpret and apply policies and technologies to protect data integrity and validity, including information privacy and security policies and procedures. 3 Apply statistical and research methodologies to implement evidence-based healthcare management through information systems. 4 Communicate knowledge of health information systems and technology to healthcare organisations and stakeholders. 5 Evaluate, implement and use information systems’ tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to the healthcare environment. 6 Apply, adapt and validate informatics concepts and approaches as they relate to specific biomedical and healthcare problems. 7 Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Institution
