The
healthcare industry relies heavily on technology and data. The concentration in
Health Informatics (HIT) provides students with a foundational understanding of
healthcare technologies and data management within the United States healthcare
system and regulations. Topics include principles of data management, health
informatics, healthcare technologies, compliance, governance and standards,
telemedicine and networking. It prepares students to move into advanced careers
in computer science and software by providing the necessary advanced skills and
knowledge in computer systems, software, and telecommunications to effectively
implement computerization processes across several industries including
healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, finance, and
other fields which require advanced computerization to remain competitive in
the global economy.
Career
Path
Graduate
careers include Health Informatics Specialist, Clinical Data Analyst, Health IT
Project Manager, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Analyst, Healthcare Data
Scientist, Clinical Informatics Manager, Health Information Systems Developer, Medical
Informatics Researcher, Health Data Privacy & Security Analyst, Public
Health Informatics Officer, Biomedical Data Analyst, Healthcare Business
Intelligence Analyst, Telemedicine Systems Architect, Health Analytics
Consultant, Population Health Data Analyst.
1. Bachelor Certificate
2. Bachelor Transcript
3. English proficiency Letter from University
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. CV
8. WASSCE/A level Certificate
Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
