Health Sciences/Health Information Management
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
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, aiming to give graduates a wide choice of career specialisations. Content combines theory with extensive practical experience.
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Course structure
In first year, students undertake core subjects with students from other health sciences courses, focusing on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health and 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.
Contact hours
Approximately 16 to 18 hours per week.
Subject details
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
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
24 260
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/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students should allow approximately A$395 for clinical coding books, which must be purchased every two years, and A$30-60 for a memory stick. Students can buy these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Students must obtain a Police check at a cost of approximately A$15.50 and a Working with Children check at a cost of approximately A$77 prior to commencing clinical placement. Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary according to the venue.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne 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
LTM Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 66.90
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 9,4 (students must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
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
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
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 Melbourne website.
Extra requirements
This course has a clinical component. For further information, please visit the: Health Sciences website for important information.
All students are required to obtain a National Police Check (A$15) and Working with Children check (no cost) before undertaking a clinical professional placement. Note the quoted costs are approximate only and subject to change.
Prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Career opportunities
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.