Health Information Management, Bachelor

Health information management combines the clinical, technological and business aspects of health. Health information managers collect, manage and report health data to support the clinical care of patients and also to contribute to the management of health services. Your study will focus on business and people management, including analysing and managing budgets. IT units will support your understanding and use of digital health systems. Health units will develop knowledge in medical terminology, the Australian healthcare system, clinical classifications and casemix management. Through studies in health informatics, management, data analytics and clinical information about diseases and procedures, graduates have a wide variety of career opportunities across the health sector

• managing comprehensive patient information
• implementing and managing digital health systems
• clinical coding and data management
• working with researchers and epidemiologists providing data related to current health issues and investigations
• supporting health services managers with reports about demand and access of health services
• preparing information for government agencies about the health status of populations.

Work Integrated Learning

During this course you will be required to complete 360 hours of professional work placements.

Gain skills on placement

At QUT you’ll consolidate your classroom learning and put your knowledge into practice through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. These units are undertaken off campus at health facilities. Our staff will help you to find a placement, and you’ll be supported by academic staff and supervisors during your WIL experience.