Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Information Management in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,600
(c. USD30,751.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Gathering and utilizing high-quality health data requires specialized expertise. There's a growing demand for skilled health information professionals to enhance healthcare data management, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. La Trobe's Master of Health Information Management offers a fulfilling career path where you'll bridge clinical and administrative aspects of healthcare to elevate patient care standards. Develop expertise in key areas such as clinical coding, data analysis, health informatics, and healthcare system administration to enter this specialized field.
Apply sophisticated conceptual frameworks, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills in health data analysis, medical classification, healthcare administration, and digital health technologies to address complex challenges in health information systems. Cultivate professional competencies including effective communication, negotiation abilities, and a dedication to ongoing professional development—both individually and collaboratively—to prepare for leadership positions in evolving healthcare settings.
Upon completion, graduates will be qualified for diverse roles across healthcare sectors, including medical facilities, community health organizations, and specialized disease tracking systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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%
Selection criteria
All students are expected to undertake two bridging courses: the Anatomy and Physiology Bridging course, and the Health Classification and Clinical Coding bridging course. These are designed to enable students to develop critical foundation knowledge required to undertake the course. Students entering the Masters program with specialised health and classification experience and practice may be eligible to sit assessments awarding recognition of prior learning.
IELTS Overall 7.0, no band less than 7.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing
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%
Selection criteria
All students are expected to undertake two bridging courses: the Anatomy and Physiology Bridging course, and the Health Classification and Clinical Coding bridging course. These are designed to enable students to develop critical foundation knowledge required to undertake the course. Students entering the Masters program with specialised health and classification experience and practice may be eligible to sit assessments awarding recognition of prior learning.
IELTS Overall 7.0, no band less than 7.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
43,600