Digital Health, Testamur Major (T089)

  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T089

 Previous Codes: A4053.1, A4054.1, A4055.1

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Master of Data Science

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs:  Yes.  Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

Advances in computing and technology mean that health care systems and staff have a greater reliance on digital systems to inform, support and manage the delivery of effective patient care. In this Field of Study, students learn about the critical role of digital health innovations, the core components of digital health management system, and human-centred digital health design.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Parramatta–Victoria Rd Internal Dr Sadia Hossain

Master of Health Science

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The Digital Health major combines the opportunity to study contemporary issues associated with digital health management in healthcare organisations with the integration of a sound understanding of the impact of digital health, as well as the development and implementation of projects and programs relating to this growing and critical area in both organisations and professional practice. The major would be of interest to clinicians, health management and science (information engineering) professionals, and personnel working in health corporate roles with responsibilities in health data and information. Students in this major can further focus their studies in aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship, and research and development in the digital health space

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Online Dr Sadia Hossain
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Dr Sadia Hossain

Inherent Requirements

The Inherent requirement for the Master of Health Sciences will apply to this Field of Study: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/inherent_requirements_for_master_of_public_health_and_master_of_health_science

Major Structure

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Master of Data Science

Students must complete 40 credit points as follows

Subject Title Credit Points
PUBH 7031Health Systems and Policy10
INFS 7002Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems10
PUBH 7029Digital Health Management10
PUBH 7032Patient-centred digital healthcare10
Total Credit Points40

 

Master of Health Science (Digital Health) 1 year pathway

Students must complete 80 credit points, as listed below.

Subject Title Credit Points
Domain Subjects
PUBH 7016Introduction to Epidemiology10
PUBH 7033The Social Determinants of Health10
Specialisation Core
PUBH 7032Patient-centred digital healthcare10
INFS 7001Advanced Healthcare Data Environments10
INFS 7002Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems10
PUBH 7029Digital Health Management10
Capstone /Applied Subjects
HLTH 7027Professional Project in Health 120
Total Credit Points80

Further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progresson page.

Postgraduate Health Science Progression

Master of Health Science (Digital Health) 1.5 year pathway

Students must complete 120 credit points, including all the Domian and Specialisation Core Subjects.

Subject Title Credit Points
Domain Subjects
PUBH 7016Introduction to Epidemiology10
PUBH 7033The Social Determinants of Health10
PUBH 7031Health Systems and Policy10
HLTH 7025Healthcare Data for Decision-Making10
Specialisation Core
PUBH 7032Patient-centred digital healthcare10
INFS 7001Advanced Healthcare Data Environments10
INFS 7002Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems10
PUBH 7029Digital Health Management10
Capstone /Applied Subjects
Please note that the following subjects have Enrolment Restrictions.
Select one of the following 40 credit point subjects:40
Dissertation
Dissertation (Part Time)
Professional Internship in Health
Professional Internship in Health (Part-time)
OR the following two subjects for 40 credit points
Professional Project in Health 1
Professional Project in Health 2
OR the following 20 credit point subject plus two 10 credit point subjects from the list of alternate subjects below
Professional Project in Health 1
Alternate subjects
Translation from Theory and Research to Policy
Research into Practice: bridging the clinician-researcher divide in applied and creative therapies
Employment Relations Professional Practice
Industrial Relations and Workplace Change
Reward Management
Strategic Employment Relations
Financial Reports for Decision Making
Developing Human Capital and Organisational Capability
Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce Planning
Innovation Through Digital Technology
Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship
New Venture Finance
Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities
Innovation for New Markets
Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders
Risk Management and Decision Making
Strategic Project Management
Time and Quality Management
Financial Management of Projects
Leadership in Clinical Practice
Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision
Supporting Aged Communities
Health Advancement and Health Promotion
Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care
Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
PUBH 7004
Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care
Surveillance and Disaster Planning
Introduction to Biostatistics
Research Protocol Design and Practice
Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology
Controversies in Epidemiology
Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
Project Management
Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research
Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication
Advanced Health Service Management
Health Services Financing
Health Systems Planning and Evaluation
Quality and Safety
Workplace Safety and Risk Management
Total Credit Points120

Replaced Subjects

The units listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.

HUMN 4009 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry, replaced by HUMN 4001 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

HUMN 4012 - Research Literacies, replaced by HUMN 4003 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication

Further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progression page.

Postgraduate Health Science Progression

Master of Health Science (Digital Health) 2 year pathway

Students must complete 160 credit points, including all the Domian and Specialisation Core Subjects.

Subject Title Credit Points
Domain Subjects
PUBH 7016Introduction to Epidemiology10
PUBH 7033The Social Determinants of Health10
PUBH 7031Health Systems and Policy10
HLTH 7025Healthcare Data for Decision-Making10
Specialisation Core
PUBH 7032Patient-centred digital healthcare10
INFS 7001Advanced Healthcare Data Environments10
INFS 7002Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems10
PUBH 7029Digital Health Management10
Special Focus Group and alternate subjects
Students can choose four subjects from a Special Focus Group, or any combination of four subjects from the Special Focus Groups, or complete four alternate subjects.40
Special Focus Group: Research
Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
Research Protocol Design and Practice
Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research
Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication
Special Focus: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities
Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship
Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
Innovation for New Markets
Innovation Through Digital Technology
New Venture Finance
Alternate subjects
Translation from Theory and Research to Policy
Research into Practice: bridging the clinician-researcher divide in applied and creative therapies
Employment Relations Professional Practice
Industrial Relations and Workplace Change
Reward Management
Strategic Employment Relations
Financial Reports for Decision Making
Developing Human Capital and Organisational Capability
Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce Planning
Innovation Through Digital Technology
Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship
New Venture Finance
Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities
Innovation for New Markets
Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders
Risk Management and Decision Making
Strategic Project Management
Leadership in Clinical Practice
Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision
Supporting Aged Communities
Health Advancement and Health Promotion
Financial Management of Projects
Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care
Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
PUBH 7004
Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care
Time and Quality Management
Surveillance and Disaster Planning
Introduction to Biostatistics
Research Protocol Design and Practice
Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology
Controversies in Epidemiology
Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
Advanced Health Service Management
Health Services Financing
Health Systems Planning and Evaluation
Quality and Safety
Workplace Safety and Risk Management
Project Management
Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication
Capstone / Applied Subjects
Please note that the following subjects have Enrolment Restrictions.
Select one of the following 40 credit point subjects:40
Dissertation
Dissertation (Part Time)
Professional Internship in Health
Professional Internship in Health (Part-time)
OR complete the two following 20 credit point subjects
Professional Project in Health 1
Professional Project in Health 2
Total Credit Points160

Replaced Subjects

The units listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.

HUMN 4009 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry

HUMN 4012 - Research Literacies, replaced by HUMN 4003 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication

HUMN 4001 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research

Further information on recommended progression is available on the Postgraduate Health Science progression page.

Postgraduate Health Science Progression