Health Information Science (AKA Health Informatics) (Taught) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Victoria (UVic) |TopUniversities

Health Information Science (AKA Health Informatics) (Taught)

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Health information science (also known as health informatics) is the study of how health data are collected, stored and communicated; how those data are processed into health information suitable for administrative and clinical decision making; AND how computer and telecommunications technology can be applied to support these processes. You will learn to identify what information and data are needed and used to make effective healthcare decision by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners and other health care professionals. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Health information science (also known as health informatics) is the study of how health data are collected, stored and communicated; how those data are processed into health information suitable for administrative and clinical decision making; AND how computer and telecommunications technology can be applied to support these processes. You will learn to identify what information and data are needed and used to make effective healthcare decision by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners and other health care professionals. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential. 

Admission Requirements

90+
6+
3+

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