Overview

The collection and use of quality health data is a specialised and essential skill. We need more experienced health information experts to help provide high-quality health information management, which will ultimately improve care for future patients.

Build a highly rewarding career with Master of Health Information Management from La Trobe University . You'll combine the clinical and business sides of healthcare to create a career improving the quality of patient care.

Prepare for this highly skilled profession by building strong foundations in areas like clinical classification, data analytics, health informatics and health systems management.

Then deepen your technical and professional expertise with professional practice placements in healthcare agencies. You'll also receive management training to help you step straight into senior roles in healthcare.

Career outcomes

When you graduate, you'll be well-placed to find employment in a range of healthcare industries, including hospitals, community health centres and specialist disease registries.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Information Professional Practice

Health Classification & Clinical Coding

Health Data Analysis

Health Information Management

Principles of Health Informatics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-07-31 00:00:00

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La Trobe University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Informatics View 17 other Masters in Health Informatics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 062804F
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
195 credit point pathway - COGNATE ENTRY (2 years)
Successful completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate in Digital Health (HCDHBU or HCDHO) with 5 years of equivalent industry experience.
180 credit point pathway - COGNATE ENTRY (18 months)
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate Health Data Integrity and Auditing (HCHIA) with 5 years of coding related work experience and successful completion of a prescribed Coding Challenge exam.
180 credit point pathway - COGNATE ENTRY (18 months)
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate Health Data Integrity and Auditing (HCHIA) without 5 years of coding related work experience.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70%
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

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Tuition Fee

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International

43600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43600 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

33400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33400 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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