Health Sciences/Health Information Management
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management
CRICOS course code
062598G/ 062804F
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This comprehensive, specialist degree is one of only three of its kind offered in Australia. It deals with the business side of medicine, combining health, health information management and health informatics-technology disciplines. Students have a wide choice of career specialisation. Content combines extensive practical experience with theory.
Course structure
In first year, students undertake an interdisciplinary common year, focusing on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health, and on developing an understanding of the roles of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors. In second year, they begin to develop skills in health information management, including health classification, health information systems, and health informatics (e-health), and undertake a professional practice placement in a hospital.
In third and fourth years, higher-level theoretical subjects and focused placements provide further knowledge and practical skills. Students may choose to specialise in their final year of study. High-achieving students are invited to undertake Honours.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Health information management, clinical/health classification, health data analysis, management, electronic health (e-Health) information systems.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
22 680
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Additional costs (AUD)
Other costs include approximately A$30-60 for a memory stick, and $395 for clinical coding books every two years. Students can purchase books and equipment from any supplier; these remain students' personal property. Accommodation costs for clinical placements vary depending on venue.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 65.65
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Special requirements
This course has a clinical component. For further information please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/health the Health Sciences website.
All students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking professional placement.
Subject prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
The current shortage of qualified health information managers means most graduates find work quickly. Graduate opportunities are available in the management of health information services, general administration or clinical risk management in health services and hospitals, specialised disease registries (e.g. cancer), government health departments, health computing firms, health research centres, the pharmaceutical industry, managing the data for clinical trials of new drugs, and health screening programs (e.g. BreastScreen).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for full graduate membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au