Digital Health unit (BAA632)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Online

Introduction

Explores the changes occurring in the structure and delivery of health services as a result of the digital transformation that has occurred across the industry. The unit considers the impact of such technology on consumers, communities, health professionals and health services. The unit will explore the role of data, networks, wearables and other technologies in healthcare.

Summary

Unit name	Digital Health
Unit code	BAA632
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Australian Institute of Health Service Management
Coordinator	Mr Carl Fiedler
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 2
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 2
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the drivers and challenges influencing the emergence and success of digital health
• Discuss digital health services, including strategic directions, from the perspective of different stakeholders
• Analyse changes in the consumer/health professional relationship relating to digital health
• Demonstrate an understanding of technical aspects of digital health applications and their related standards

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
069999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CRH602

Teaching

Assessment	Project Plan and Evaluation (30%)|Project Proposal (30%)|Project Report (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Provided in the unit reading list on MyLO
Recommended	Provided in the unit reading list on MyLO

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