Health Sciences/Health Information Management
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional 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.
Selection
Melbourne (Bundoora) ENTER: 65.55
Extra requirements
Basic knowledge of Secondary Mathematics (to Year 11) is assumed.
Non-Year 12 applicants or those transferring from another university course must return a completed HIM Supplementary Information Form by 16 October 2009. The form is available from www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HIM/features
Applicants aged 21 or over on 1 January 2010 who have not completed a semester of tertiary level studies in the last two years must complete the STAT Multiple Choice.
For important information about clinical placements, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/health/courses/undergrad/about_courses
Prior to undertaking professional placements, students must obtain a police check and provide proof of immunisations.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (any), or 30 in English (ESL) and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Applicants are invited to view the course DVD and obtain a course brochure with details of information sessions.
Prior to undertaking professional placements, students must obtain a police check (Victoria Police: $A14.50 for local students) and provide proof of immunisations.
Career opportunities
The current shortage of qualified Health Information Managers means most graduates find work quickly. They have excellent, well-paid career opportunities throughout Australia and internationally.
Career options include: Management of health information services, general administration or clinical risk management in health services and hospitals, specialised disease registries (eg cancer), government health departments, health computing firms and health information technology projects, health research centres, in the pharmaceutical industry managing the data for clinical trials of new drugs, and health screening programs (eg BreastScreen).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth
Contact information
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover