Overview 2020
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The course includes information about:
- electronic medical records
- health information retrieval and analytics
- data mining and knowledge discovery
- data security
- bio informatics and bio statistics
- managing change
The multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional field of Health Informatics is the application of information technology to healthcare delivery. It focusses on the effective use of information and discovery of knowledge for providing real world solutions for improving care delivery and health outcomes.
By its very nature, health informatics is challenging and complex. Yet it is this complexity that makes it such an intriguing, exciting and rewarding field in which to be involved.
Students who are interested in the Graduate Diploma or Master are strongly encouraged to undertake the Professional Honours, a Commonwealth Supported Place. Upon successful completion of the first four units in the Professional Honours students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma* or Master* with full advanced standing.
*subject to meeting admission requirement of the Graduate Diploma or Master.
Course objectives
This course is tailored to meet the needs of the health industry as technology developments are rapidly transforming the delivery of healthcare on a global scale.
A focus on bio informatics and bio statistics prepares graduates for managing big data to improve health and increase efficiencies within the system. It also provides students with the opportunity to pursue a research focused career pathway in health informatics.
Career outcomes
Career opportunities in Health Informatics
The course is aimed at health professionals and health service administrative staff wishing to gain expert skills in leading effective change management, systems integration knowledge, privacy and security management.
A focus on bio informatics and bio statistics prepares graduates for managing big data to improve health and increase efficiencies within the system and provides students with the opportunity to pursue a research focused career pathway in health informatics.
"I highly recommend this course for anyone. Health Informatics is a multi-disciplinary field, so anyone who finds that healthcare and IT are intersecting in their working lives can benefit from this course."
Professional Recognition
The course will be submitted for accreditation by the Australasian College of Health Informatics/Health Informatics Society of Australia accreditation program. A number of Australian health professional organizations and employers have approved the materials as professional development activities and support this extension to the graduate program.
Course structure
Year 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CRH500 Introduction to Health Informatics
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View all details for CRH503 E-health Privacy and Security Issues
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Year 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CRH604 The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change)
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
View all details for CNA672 Research for Clinical Practice A
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
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View all details for CRH607 Health Informatics Research Methods
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate for the Bachelor of E-Health (Health Informatics) Professional Honours should:
- Hold a three -year degree with a major in a health related or communications technology area, OR
- Have experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Head of School or their delegate.
Admission Prerequisites
The course is suitable for health professionals and information management professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies. The course is also designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist.
In order to qualify for admission to the Professional Honours program, applicants should:
- hold a three-year degree with a major in a health related or communications technology area, OR
- have experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Director of the Centre for Rural Health
As all units in the course use online resources, students need to have regular access to email and the internet.
Articulation to
Passes in subjects or units in other courses (completed or otherwise) in this University or another approved tertiary institution (or other approved professional examining body) may be credited towards the degree, the Faculty may specify what more a candidate so credited shall be required to do to qualify for the degree.
The Bachelor of E-Health (Health Informatics) (Professional Honours) articulates directly with the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of E-Health (Health Informatics).
Students who complete the four core units will be able to exit the course with a Graduate Certificate of E-Health (Health Informatics), and students who complete eight coursework units may be able to exit the degree with a Graduate Diploma of E-Health (Health Informatics).
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Additional costs
In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:
- Text books and stationery
- Accommodation
- Student Services and Amenities Fee
How can we help?
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