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‘I’ve always been interested in technology and health, so the opportunity to study both in one course was a no brainer for me. From first semester I went on multiple site visits and learnt fundamentals for working in the Australian health system. We also had several fantastic networking opportunities. It’s been great to speak to and hear from people who live and breathe the profession. Their excitement and enthusiasm has been infectious.’
A rewarding career
'I really enjoy the variety of my work, there are so many activities within the hospital that rely on the skillset of Health Information Managers (HIMs), my role is always interesting. I work on many safety and quality measures through auditing and reporting on clinical documentation within the patient record. I provide ongoing education to clinicians on how to improve their documentation. HIMs also work to ensure that the hospital is appropriately funded for the casemix of patients treated. It’s really rewarding to be able to use my skills to help others.'
Study online
When Tim Gillies decided to switch careers he chose to study the Bachelor of Health Information Management. Returning to uni can be challenging but online study options, a small cohort, and supportive staff can make all the difference.
Be in demand
'I love that I'm able to improve the delivery of healthcare services from behind the scenes. The QUT staff had really strong industry connections that helped me secure my first job as a student health information manager and then my full-time employment at Ipswich Hospital.'
Connect to a growing industry
‘I’ve always been interested in technology and health, so the opportunity to study both in one course was a no brainer for me. From first semester I went on multiple site visits and learnt fundamentals for working in the Australian health system. We also had several fantastic networking opportunities. It’s been great to speak to and hear from people who live and breathe the profession. Their excitement and enthusiasm has been infectious.’
A rewarding career
'I really enjoy the variety of my work, there are so many activities within the hospital that rely on the skillset of Health Information Managers (HIMs), my role is always interesting. I work on many safety and quality measures through auditing and reporting on clinical documentation within the patient record. I provide ongoing education to clinicians on how to improve their documentation. HIMs also work to ensure that the hospital is appropriately funded for the casemix of patients treated. It’s really rewarding to be able to use my skills to help others.'
Highlights
- Learn how information is used to care for patients and to support management of the health system and create population level statistics.
- Immerse yourself in current and emerging technologies to develop skills in health informatics and data management.
- Learn the principles of medicine and health care, and methods for standardised capture and coding of health information. Build skills to keep health information secure, confidential, and maintained according to standards, legal requirements and policies.
- Opportunities for real experience and networking with placements and site visits.
- Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a health science or IT-related field may be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Highlights
- Learn how information is used to care for patients and to support management of the health system and create population level statistics.
- Immerse yourself in current and emerging technologies to develop skills in health informatics and data management.
- Learn the principles of medicine and health care, and methods for standardised capture and coding of health information. Build skills to keep health information secure, confidential, and maintained according to standards, legal requirements and policies.
- Opportunities for real experience and networking with placements and site visits.
- Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a health science or IT-related field may be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Why choose this course?
If you’re interested in healthcare but prefer to work behind the scenes, health information management (HIM) allows you to use analytical skills to improve systems and help people in meaningful ways. This is a career that requires attention to detail as well as clear communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. HIM professionals interact with people across diverse healthcare settings and disciplines, including doctors and other clinical staff, health service managers, health departments, statistical agencies, insurance companies and patients.
QUT offers the only HIM course in Queensland. Our course responds to the key health challenges of the information age. Digital systems, electronic health records, and the management of information requirements are being rapidly updated across the spectrum of health care. Data from these systems is increasingly used as evidence for decision making, requiring leadership in data analysis. You will learn the importance of health information being collected, analysed and communicated in ways that are secure, efficient and ethical.
During this course you’ll visit health information managers at major hospitals, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations to gain insight into the diversity of available roles, and valuable networking opportunities. You’ll develop confidence and industry experience through placements.
Health information managers are well suited to leadership roles because they understand clinical practices, finance functions, information technology applications and staff management. QUT will support you to develop and expand your leadership and management capabilities. The combination of knowledge across business, information technology and health will prepare you for many roles.
Explore this course
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.
Careers and outcomes
Now more than ever before, there is a need for high quality health information to drive decision making. Governments, hospitals and health services need strong health information systems and robust methods for data capture, analysis and reporting to support clinical care and the effective management of the health system. Employment opportunities in this growing field are excellent.
Graduates are employed, both here and overseas, in:
- hospitals and other health facilities
- government health departments
- software development firms (e.g. digital health design and implementation projects)
- health insurance companies
- health research centres
- the pharmaceutical industry
- statistical agencies
- international aid agencies
- non-government organisations.
As well as working in health information services, graduates are able to work in specialist positions that include:
- clinical data manager
- clinical coder/coding auditor/coding educator
- clinical governance and risk management officer
- clinical documentation specialist
- electronic health record application analyst
- database administrator
- business analyst
- health privacy officer.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Graduates are eligible for full membership.
Possible careers
- Clinical data manager
- Corporate health officer
- Health data and casemix analyst
- Health information manager
- Health policy officer
- Health privacy officer
- Health services manager
- Information officer
- Public health officer
- Public health program manager
- Risk manager
- Ehealth project officer
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- PU51
- QTAC code
- 425391
- CRICOS code
- 077705G
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a health science or IT-related field may be eligible for up to one year of credit for prior learning.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
The processing of your application may take several months so you must submit your blue card application to HiQ as early as possible to ensure you have your card before you begin any unit that requires contact with children. There is no charge for student blue cards. Students who already have a blue card must register it with QUT.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $14,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2025 fees
2025: $37,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: CSP $13,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: $34,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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- Academic performance
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