23. Health Informatics
Note: There will be no intake of new students into the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics in 2009.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics is a four year course for students wishing to undertake a combined degree. The combined study of general health sciences with a professional qualification in health information management will prepare graduates to be specialists in the design and management of health information systems. Health informatics graduates choose from a wide range of exciting career opportunities across the health care spectrum. Examples include positions working wherever systems are needed to manage information, such as in research and management in positions in health-related organisations in the public and private health sectors, in clinical and non-clinical settings, and government and other public and community institutions.
Admission requirements
A UAI of 80 or above is needed for admission to the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics course. The general admission requirements in Chapter 3 apply.
Students are required to maintain a credit average until the end of Year 2 to remain enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics course.
Course outline
The course outline for the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics pass and honours degrees are presented in Tables 23.1 and 23.1.1. Undergraduate units of study are described in Chapter 19 while descriptions of the postgraduate units and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.
Table 23.1: Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SH132: Pass course; full-time, 4 years | |||
Year 1 (no new intake in 2009) |
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Semester 1 |
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| HSBH1006 Foundations of Health Science |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HSBH1007 Health Science and Research |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PSYC1001 Psychology 1001 |
6 | Semester 1 Summer Main |
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| Any junior Biology unit [6] | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| HSBH1008 Health Determinants and Interventions |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HSBH1009 Health Care Resources and Systems |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| Elective [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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| HIMT1051 Introduction to Management Principles |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5070 Human Resource Management |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
6 | C HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
6 | C HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
6 |
Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | N COMP5015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5091 Professional Experience |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| Elective [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 (first offered in 2009) |
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Semester 1 |
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| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5092 International Disease Classification A |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HSBH3004 Health, Ethics and the Law |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| BHS Senior elective [6] (see list below and note 2) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5059 Health Classification Systems |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5087 Professional Practice-Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5093 International Disease Classification B |
6 | P HIMT5092 International Disease Classification A |
Semester 2 |
| BHS Senior elective [6] (see list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 (first offered in 2010) |
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Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications [6] | |||
| HIMT5065 Project Management [6] | |||
| HIMT5088 Health Informatics Evaluation [6] | |||
| Elective [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics [6] | |||
| HIMT5079 Health Informatics Research Project [6] | |||
| HIMT5089 Health Systems Data Analysis [6] | |||
| Elective [6] (see note 1) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
BHS Senior Electives (see note 2) |
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| HSBH3001 Health and Indigenous Populations |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HSBH3003 Health Service Stategy and Policy |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HSBH3004 Health, Ethics and the Law |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HSBH3006 Research Methods in Health |
6 | P HSBH1007 Health Science and Research or equivalent |
Semester 1 |
| HSBH3009 International Health Project |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
Notes |
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| 1. Elective choice should be discussed with the BHS/MHI course coordinator prior to selection. | |||
| 2. Other BHS senior electives will be offered in 2010. | |||
Table 23.1.1: Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics (Honours)
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours course; full-time, 4 years | |||
Years 1 to 3 |
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| As for Pass degree | |||
Year 4 (first offered in 2010) |
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Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HIMT5062 Dissertation A |
6 | P BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5088 Health Informatics Evaluation |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5089 Health Systems Data Analysis |
6 | P BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5090 Dissertation B |
12 | P HIMT5062 Dissertation A, BACH5341 Research & Enquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
This course is designed to provide health professionals with knowledge and skills in the management of clinical data used in clinical trials and other projects.
The course is suitable for nursing, health information managers, data managers and other health professionals working with, or planning to work with, clinical data and other health databases. A residential school is normally held at the beginning of Semester 2.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate program, students may apply to articulate into the Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) with credit transfer for units completed.
Admission requirements
In order to qualify for admission to the degree, applicants shall hold:
- a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution, or
- a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an overseas institute equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or
- experience and/or a qualification as deemed appropriate by the head of academic unit.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with major microcomputing software such as DOS, Windows, word processing, a database package and a spreadsheet package.
Course outline
The course outline for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) is presented in Table 23.2. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.
Table 23.2: Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Clinical Data Management)
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SG017: Credit points for award: 24 | |||
| Off-campus: part-time, minimum 2 semesters | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5025 Clinical Trials and Data Management |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HIMT5027 Introduction to Epidemiology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5052 Database Management Systems |
6 |
Students enrolling in HIMT5052 are required to attend a 4-day workshop at the beginning of Semester 2. |
Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
The Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) offers advanced study in the design and management of clinical trials and other related projects. The program provides participants with skills in designing systems that collect, combine, critically appraise, and quantitatively evaluate information in order to facilitate evidence based decisions regarding treatment and/or health policy.
To make the course easily accessible to working participants, five units of study are offered by distance education and the remainder of the program is presented via a range of flexible modes including workshops and block teaching.
A one-week residential school is normally held at the beginning of Semester 2. The option of an additional honours year is available. The honours program includes directed independent study via dissertation.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, or
- Experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the head of academic unit.
- Students who have undertaken the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master's program.
Course outline
The course outlines for the Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) pass and honours are presented in Tables 23.3 and 23.3.1. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.
Table 23.3: Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) Pass
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SC097: Credit points for award: 48 | |||
| Full-time, 2 semesters (5 units off-campus and 3 units flexible mode including workshops and block teaching) | |||
| Part-time, 4 semesters (5 units off-campus and 3 units flexible mode including workshops and block teaching) | |||
Full-time mode |
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5025 Clinical Trials and Data Management |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HIMT5027 Introduction to Epidemiology |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5052 Database Management Systems |
6 |
Students enrolling in HIMT5052 are required to attend a 4-day workshop at the beginning of Semester 2. |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5066 Advanced Clinical Data Management |
6 | P HIMT5025 Clinical Trials and Data Management |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 or 2 |
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| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5067 Evidence Based Health Care |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Part-time mode |
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Year 1 |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5025 Clinical Trials and Data Management |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HIMT5027 Introduction to Epidemiology |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5052 Database Management Systems |
6 |
Students enrolling in HIMT5052 are required to attend a 4-day workshop at the beginning of Semester 2. |
Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5066 Advanced Clinical Data Management |
6 | P HIMT5025 Clinical Trials and Data Management |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 or 2 |
|||
| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5067 Evidence Based Health Care |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Table 23.3.1: Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management) Honours
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SC098: Credit points for award: 60 | |||
| Full-time, 3 semesters; part-time, 5 semesters | |||
Full-time mode |
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Year 1 |
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| As per Pass course | |||
Year 2 |
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| HIMT5061 Dissertation |
12 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Part-time mode |
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Years 1 and 2 |
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| As per Pass course | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5062 Dissertation A |
6 | P BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5063 Dissertation B |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
Information exchange is the core of a safe, efficient and effective health system. The underlying aim of the Master of Health Informatics program is to provide graduates with the required knowledge and skills to be able to understand and improve the way in which health care delivery and patient outcomes are enhanced through the effective use and exchange of information.
Health systems internationally are coming under increasing pressures driven by demographic, social and technological change. Existing models of health care delivery will not be sustainable in future decades. Information and communication technologies have a significant role to play in creating opportunities for new models of care delivery. Examples range from telemedicine applications supporting care delivery in the community to sophisticated clinical decision support systems accessible to clinicians at the point of care.
The Master of Health Informatics is intended to attract a diverse range of students with relevant undergraduate qualifications in health, computer science or related areas and provide them with the opportunity to complete an advanced program of study for entry to the health informatics profession. Reflecting the broad nature of health informatics the professional bodies associated with the profession are: the Australian College of Health Informaticians (www.achi.org.au); the Health Informatics Society of Australia (www.hisa.org.au), and the Health Information Management Association of Australia (www.himaa.org.au). The two key bodies internationally are the International Medical Informatics Association (www.imia.org) and the American Medical Informatics Association (www.amia.org).
The course focuses on three central knowledge areas: information and computer science, principles of health informatics, and research methods and analysis applied to health informatics. Each of these knowledge areas will underpin the philosophy of using information technology to improve quality, safety and cost efficiency of healthcare. The course consists of 12 compulsory units of study and four electives. It is delivered full-time over two years or students may elect to enrol part-time. The program provides a range of delivery modes to suit part-time students. Students may receive credit transfer for core units of study; however credit transfer for electives must be replaced with alternative units of study. Electives can be chosen from across the University of Sydney and include offerings by the School of Information Technologies and the School of Public Health.
The Master of Health Informatics is designed for those graduates who wish to pursue a career as health informatics specialists or for health professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in this developing area.
Admission requirements
In order to qualify for admission to the Master of Health Informatics, applicants shall have:
- a bachelor’s degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent in a health related area, such as medicine, nursing or allied health, or
- A bachelor’s degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent in a non-health related area, such as computer science or commerce. (In this case, students must complete two prescribed units of study as electives - Fundamentals of Medical Terminology and Health Care System.), or
- Experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the course coordinator.
Course outline
The course outlines for the Master of Health Informatics pass and honours degrees are presented in Tables 23.4 and 23.4.1. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32. Students can also choose electives from the Schools of Public Health and Information Technologies.
Table 23.4: Master of Health Informatics
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SC143: Credit points for award: 96 | |||
| Full-time, 4 semesters; part-time, minimum 8 semesters | |||
Full-time mode |
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Year 1 |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
6 |
Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
6 | C HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
6 | C HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | N COMP5015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5087 Professional Practice-Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 (first offered in 2009) |
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Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5088 Health Informatics Evaluation |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5079 Health Informatics Research Project |
6 | P BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5089 Health Systems Data Analysis |
6 | P BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
Semester 2 |
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Part-time mode |
|||
Year 1 |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
6 | C HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5086 Health Informatics Principles |
6 | C HIMT5085 Information Systems in Health Care |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
6 |
Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 (first offered in 2009) |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5087 Professional Practice-Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | N COMP5015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 (first offered in 2010) |
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Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications [6] | |||
| HIMT5088 Health Informatics Evaluation [6] | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5065 Project Management [6] | |||
| HIMT5089 Health Systems Data Analysis [6] | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 (first offered in 2011) |
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Semester 1 |
|||
| Two electives [12] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics [6] | |||
| HIMT5079 Health Informatics Research Project [6] | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Electives |
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| Electives taken may vary in credit points, but the total electives taken must equal 18 credit points. | |||
| Electives may be chosen from across the University of Sydney, including offerings from the Schools of Public Health and Information Technologies, with approval of the course coordinator. | |||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5050 International Disease Classifications A |
3 | Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|||
| BACH5255 Qualitative Research Methods |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| BACH5338 Cyberpsychology and Online Health |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5051 International Disease Classifications B |
3 | P HIMT5050 International Disease Classification A |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5059 Health Classification Systems |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
Semester 1 or 2 |
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| HIMT5067 Evidence Based Health Care |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5069 Health Care Systems |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Table 23.4.1: Master of Health Informatics (Honours)
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SC146: Credit points for award: 96 | |||
| Full-time, 4 semesters | |||
Year 1 |
|||
| As per Pass course | |||
Year 2 (first offered in 2009) |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| HIMT5062 Dissertation A |
6 | P BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5088 Health Informatics Evaluation |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5089 Health Systems Data Analysis |
6 | P BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5090 Dissertation B |
12 | P HIMT5062 Dissertation A, BACH5341 Research & Enquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
No new intake from 2008
The Master of Health Science (Health Informatics) provides graduates with a theoretical and practical understanding of the role of information and communication technologies in health care and the skills required for the successful integration of such technologies into the health system. The course focuses on three central knowledge areas; principles and applications of health informatics; database management systems and the classification of data; and managing the integration of health informatics within the health care environment.
The course is suitable for health professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and ability to work effectively with information and information technologies. The course is also designed for those graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist. Participants complete five core and three elective units of study. The program is offered one year full-time or two years part-time. Credit and above level candidates will be offered the option of an additional honours year.
A Certificate of Specialisation in Nosology is awarded to students who complete the five core units and take as electives the units HIMT5084 Nosology, HIMT5050 International Disease Classification A and HIMT5051 International Disease Classification B. An additional elective completes the required 48 credit points.
Students may receive credit transfer for core units of study, however credit transfer for elective units must be replaced with alternative units of study.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, or
- Experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the head of academic unit.
Course outline
The course outlines for the Master of Health Science (Health Informatics) pass and honours are presented in Tables 23.5. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.
Table 23.5: Master of Health Science (Health Informatics) Pass
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course code SC095: Credit points for award: 48 | |||
| Part-time, minimum 4 semesters | |||
Year 2 (last intake in 2008) |
|||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5060 Integration of Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
|||
| Two electives [12] (see elective list below) | |||
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Electives |
|||
| Electives taken may vary in credit points, but the total electives taken must equal 18 credit points. | |||
Semester 1 |
|||
| HIMT5027 Introduction to Epidemiology |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
Semester 2 |
|||
| HIMT5023 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5079 Health Informatics Research Project |
6 | P BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 or 2 |
|||
| BACH5002 Educational Design |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| BACH5068 Statistics for Clinical Research |
6 |
Students must have access to a PC to load and use the statistics packages SAS or SPSS |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions |
6 |
Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5065 Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| HIMT5067 Evidence Based Health Care |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| HIMT5069 Health Care Systems |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|