Bachelor of Health Information Management

La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 38,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

Bachelor of Health Information Management

Program Overview

Combine the clinical and business sides of healthcare and use data to make a difference to the quality of patient care with La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Information Management.

Develop a comprehensive skillset covering areas like anatomy and physiology, health classification, data analytics, health informatics and health systems management. Build foundations in your first year, then deepen your expertise throughout your degree, including 55 days of supervised professional placement with our prestigious health partners.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Information Management, you will:

  • Learn the language of medicine, understanding the fundamental structures of human anatomy and physiology and how they function.
  • Develop skills in health informatics and data analysis, including how to implement and manage health information systems – such as security, access and integration requirements – and how to analyse, interpret and disseminate complex health data
  • Build knowledge in health classification and the coding of complex clinical data so it can be used to inform and evaluate health services
  • Investigate the ethical challenges and legal requirements of working with health data, including ways to ensure patients can control their health information.
  • Graduate ready to apply for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).