We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
Pearson PTE (Academic):
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 58, Listening : 50, Reading: 50, Writing: 50, Speaking: 50
Cambridge English Score:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry) Overall 176, Listening: 169, Reading: 169, Writing: 169, Speaking: 169
IELTS Academic:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 6.5, Listening: 6, Reading: 6, Writing: 6, Speaking : 6
TOEFL iBT:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 79, Listening: 16, Reading: 16, Writing: 21, Speaking: 18
Highlights
Combine knowledge in business, information technology, and health to supply data that is integral to improving patient care and health services.
Immerse yourself in current and emerging technologies to develop skills in new technology, people management, data and information management and the principles of medicine and health care.
Opportunities for real experience and networking with placements and site visits.
Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a health science or IT-related field may be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Why choose this course?
Employment opportunities in this growing field are excellent. QUT offers the only health information management course in Queensland and our course has been designed to respond to key health challenges in the information age, including investments in eHealth systems and electronic records, management of information requirements across the spectrum of health care and increasing use of evidence for decision making. You will learn the latest methodologies and graduate with knowledge in business, information technology and health.
During this course, you will visit health information managers at major hospitals, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. These experiences provide insight into the diversity of available roles and offer valuable opportunities to network. You will prepare for transition to the workplace with professional placement that can be completed locally or overseas.
Your study will focus on business management, analysing and managing budgets, and eHealth systems. Health units will develop knowledge in medical terminology, the Australian healthcare system and clinical classifications.
Health information managers are well suited to leadership roles because they understand clinical practices, finance functions, information technology applications and staff management. The combination of knowledge across business, information technology and health will prepare you for many roles.
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Careers and outcomes
Graduates are employed, both here and overseas, in:
hospitals and other health facilities
government health departments
software development firms (e.g. eHealth design and implementation projects)
health insurance companies
health research centres
the pharmaceutical industry
statistical agencies
international aid agencies
non-government organisations.
As well as working in health information services, graduates are able to work in specialist positions that include:
clinical data manager
clinical coder/coding auditor/coding educator
clinical governance and risk management officer
clinical documentation specialist
electronic health record application analyst
database administrator
business analyst
health privacy officer.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Graduates are eligible for full membership.
Possible careers
Clinical Data Manager
Corporate Health Officer
Health Data and Casemix Analyst
Health Information Manager
Health Policy Officer
Health Privacy Officer
Health Services Manager
Information Officer
Public Health Officer
Public Health Program Manager
Risk Manager
eHealth Project Officer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
