Course Schedule
Graduate Studies – Masters in Health Informatics
About the programme
The program focuses on capacity building that combines knowledge of current application of computers in the health field with a broad appreciation of the issues involved in the management and use of health information systems. Health informatics is therefore an inter-disciplinary field emphasizing the application of information science and technology to public health practice, research and teaching. The program is, therefore, designed to provide a structured but flexible exposure to topics in the areas of public health, biostatistics, applied computing, information technology, health policy and ethics.
Degree Requirements
To complete the program successfully the student must satisfy the general requirement of the University as well as the following conditions:
- Attend all scheduled programs (Lectures, seminars, field trips, etc.)
- Pass all approved examinations
- Earn at least a total of 43 credits (See Course Outline)
Course Information
Students pursuing the Master’s degree are required to take a total of 26 credits of core courses, 8 credits of elective courses, 6 credits of practical attachment, and 3 credits of seminars (total of 43 credits). The breakdown of the load for the two semesters is as follows:
- Core Courses (26 credits)
- Elective Courses (8 credits)
- Health Informatics Practicum (6 credits)
- Seminars (3 credits)
Students may select courses offered from other SPH departments in the second semester after meeting the minimum required credit hours for the programme and also to meet their own professional needs.
The following are the list of courses offered and credits under the Masters in Health Informatics programme:
SEMESTER 1 Core
- BSTT 601 Methods in Biostatistics I 3
- BSTT 613 Research Methods in Health Informatics 2
- BSTT 615 Fundamentals of Health Informatics 2
- BSTT 617 Database Management & Administration 2
- BSTT 619 Information Systems Analysis & Design 2
- BSTT 621 Data Analysis & Software Applications I 2
- EPDC 615 Foundations of Public Health 2
- EPDC 607 Principles of Epidemiology 3
Total Core 18
Elective
- BSTT623 Programming in Health Informatics 2
SEMESTER 2 Core
- BSTT 612 Ethical & Legal Concerns in Health Informatics 2
- BSTT 616 Geographic Information System Applications 2
- BSTT 618 Health Information Security 2
- BSTT 632 Health Data & Electronic Health Care Records 2
Total Core 8
Elective
- BSTT 602 Methods in Biostatistics II 2
- BSTT 614 Health Surveillance Informatics 2
- BSTT 622 Data Analysis & Software Applications II 2
- BSTT 624 Health Application Development 2
- BSTT 634 Web Technology 2
- BSTT 636 Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery 2
- BSTT 638 Software Engineering 2
Semester 1 & 2 BSTT 610 Special Seminars in Health Informatics 3
Field Work BSTT 658 Health Informatics Practicum 6