Undergraduate course
Western Sydney University
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Become an in-demand computing professional. Our real-world project industry experience will give you the edge. The increasing use of electronic health records requires the accurate and efficient capture, management, security and reporting of health information. This course combines theory with a 20-day industry placement, to give you the skills you need to thrive.
Clinical classification and coding, database design and development, health informatics, medical terminology, systems analysis and design, web development.
Clinical coders, systems administrators, systems analysts and designers, database administrators and developers/programmers for healthcare management systems and healthcare database administrators and managers.
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Professional Level.
Direct industry experience via a 20-day work placement.
Advanced standing may be considered for applicants with Certificate III or Certificate IV in conjunction with relevant industry experience. Also refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
View all details of this course on the WS website.
Western Sydney University degrees
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Bachelor of Applied Data Science
Bachelor of Applied Data Science is a cross-disciplinary degree that can be taken in combination with any Western Sydney University bachelor degree.
The course teaches a blend of skills, including mathematics, statistics and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data-driven investigations, and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary research.
Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process, and eligible students who have expressed an interest and received an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship is a cross-disciplinary degree that can be taken with any Western Sydney University bachelor degree.
The program will develop mindset, risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, team formation and leadership capabilities – the key distinct characteristics of high impact entrepreneurs. In an entrepreneurial ecosystem, students will learn the knowledge and techniques for opportunity discovery, impact analysis, customer analysis, strategic teambuilding and leadership, the psychology and ethics of the start-up, funding modelling and financial analysis, growth and exit strategies.
Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process. Eligible students who express an interest and receive an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.
Master of Research
This is an elite research degree available to meritorious students in most undergraduate degrees. As an internationally recognised qualification it will allow students to access global employment opportunities and research education. The Master of Research is offered in place of honours in most undergraduate degrees. View Master of Research course details on the Western Sydney University website.