Health Informatics, Testamur Major
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T007
Previous Code: ST3091.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The widespread adoption of ICT solutions within the health sector and related developments such as electronic health records and health systems interoperability have created a need for ICT professionals who understand their context and are well equipped to operate within it. This major is aimed at developing knowledge and skills in theoretical concepts and practical technologies needed to design and develop complex software applications across a range of eHealth settings. Students with these knowledge and skills will have greater prospects of finding employment with major healthcare providers or building their career as self-employed developers.
Major Structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following three subjects: | ||
| PUBH 7001 | Advanced Health Classifications and Coding | 10 |
| INFS 7001 | Advanced Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 7002 | Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Visualisation | ||
| The Nature of Data | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |