Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics?
The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics will appeal strongly to medicine / nursing / health science graduates within 10 years of graduation (who have some Information and Communications Technology (ICT) foundation and are early enough in their career paths) who wish to acquire formal Health Informatics knowledge and competencies. It may also appeal to ICT, Engineering or Science graduates who are already working in the Health sector and wish to enhance their career options. It may further appeal to Health administration and management graduates who wish to develop or expand their capacity to take responsibilities in Health ICT services or projects.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus or via distance | The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics is not available for International Application. |
| Location | Campbelltown, Parramatta, Penrith campus and Distance | |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time /1 year part-time | |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) | |
| Course Code | On campus: | |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
Part time-study is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.
Career Opportunities
In addition to achieving a higher level of recognition in their usual health sector role, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics graduates can become a health information officer/manager, clinical data coder/coordinator, Freedom of Information (FOI)/privacy officer/manager, health data custodian/liaison, analysis/design team member, clinical trials manager, or an information policy/strategy advisor.
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
