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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)

Course code: #3711

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $34,040 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    110874A

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 15-November-2024 2024-11-15
Fall-March 15-November-2025 2025-11-15
Fall-March 15-November-2026 2026-11-15
Fall-March 15-November-2027 2027-11-15

Overview

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Health Information Management)

Learn how to build software systems and take on roles in classification, coding, and managing health information. 

Experience virtual reality with Liquid Galaxy, Google Cardboard, and Oculus Rift. Combine theory with real-world experience. 

The increasing use of electronic health records requires the accurate and efficient capture, maintenance, security and reporting of health information. 

This program at Western will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to build software systems and undertake roles relating to classifying, coding, and managing health information within a healthcare setting.

With direct industry experience through 140 hours of work placement, the program allows students to seek employment in health information management and/or clinical coding, recognised as workforce skills shortage areas. 

Specific content areas addressed include Health Informatics, Systems Analysis and Design, Medical Terminology, Database Design and Development, Healthcare Data Environments, Clinical Classification and Coding.

Additionally, programming, web development, computer networking, health service management, activity-based funding, and healthcare software and systems data quality are covered.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in their profession or discipline's culture, expectations and practices.  

This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

A mandatory work component is required to complete this program. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$43,140

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,100
Tuition 1 person $34,040

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads toDuration
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 210 Weeks
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 310 Weeks
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+

EAP 4

College's University Foundation Studies except into the Health Science/Nursing stream

10 Weeks
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+

EAP 5

College's University Foundation Studies (UFS) including the Health Science/Nursing

College Diploma Program

10 Weeks
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs10 Weeks

Academic background and requirement

Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have completed the NSW HSC and attained the required ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) or have completed other equivalent qualifications such as a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Recognition of prior learning may be considered for applicants with Certificate III or IV and relevant industry experience.

 

China:

  • Successful completion of Gao San with an 80% average in 3 years.

India: 

  • Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards): Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in the best 4 core subjects
  • All India School Certificate (CBSE): Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC): Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Iran:

  • Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

Career opportunities

  • Medical records manager
  • Software engineer analyst
  • Software quality analyst
  • System architect
  • Systems developer
  • Researcher

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